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Preparing children to lead healthy lives by empowering school-based communities and the families they serve with early education, exposure, and access.

NC State University
Joined May 2013
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Communicating with families about children's weights status can be tricky. How does Head Start do it?; "It's a touchy issue..." How do Head Start staff communicate with families about their children's weight status? @thefeedlab @ShefetDana jneb.org/article/S1499-4046(…
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The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB) presented @ECUNUTR's Dr. Virginia Stage with the Silver Author Recognition Award for her publishing record. Congrats, Dr. Stage! @ECUResearch #ECUAlliedHealthSciences
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@thefeedlab How does age and sex effect Head Start children's skin carotenoid levels over time? jneb.org/article/S1499-4046(…
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@thefeedlab; @Stand4Peas Can Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics Learning Activities Improve Preschoolers Vegetable Intake? jneb.org/article/S1499-4046(…
Virginia Stage (PhD nutrition science '13) created @NIH funded more PEAS, Please! program to help engage preschoolers in science of healthy foods. Associate professor & director of @thefeedlab at @EastCarolina, she is @NCStateCALS 2021 Outstanding Alumni. ow.ly/jB4q50GApXs
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One indicator of success in #STEM fields is to start students early 🔬 Faculty members in @ECUNUTR are using a childhood bug — the roly-poly — to grab students attention and boost their confidence in science and health education 🐛 Learn more ⤵️ news.ecu.edu/2021/11/03/star…
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So proud of these #ECUHonors students and their accomplishments! Congratulations!! 🎉
Meet #ARRRGH 5️⃣ student recipients of the Robert H. Wright Alumni Leadership Award - the most prestigious award presented by @piratealumni. 👏 Get to know these incredible #Pirates ⤵️ ow.ly/ENN250DCW02 #PiratesTogetherPiratesForever #PirateNation #ECU
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Congratulations to Jocelyn Bayles for being the first recipient of the Excellence in Student Leadership Award!! Read more about Jocelyn and the Chancellor's Horizon Awards → news.ecu.edu/2020/03/05/core…
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#PirateNationGives is here! Donate today to our department’s priority fund & support the next generation of nutrition scientists & dietitians in eastern NC. #ECUAlliedHealthSciences securelb.imodules.com/s/722/…
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School breakfast decreases tardiness & improves student participation - only a few of the countless reasons we’re celebrating #NSBW18!
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Results indicate that youth advocacy can help create environments that support healthy snacking. bit.ly/2v7VGDb @OHSUNews
This rural MD elem school uses the environment to inspire students to immerse themselves in their own learning. #F2SMonth #FarmtoSchool
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NEW BLOG: Students Helping to Shape School Lunches ow.ly/BYGm30fChUv #BacktoSchool @TeamNutrition
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The October article collection featuring Childhood Obesity is now available! View the free articles today:... fb.me/62xecZ5Tj
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Kid #FitTip: Try exploring w/different snacks that are both healthy & tasty. Fruit is a great choice for a quick, healthy grab n’ go snack!
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Check out these fun ideas for seasonal #school activities: fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites… … @TeamNutrition #backtoschool
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Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a vital program for feeding Americans. #FeedingAmerica
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Overweight and obesity rates for youth 10-17 have been updated. See the latest bit.ly/2xjzxFm #StateofObesity
Find a healthy eating style that works for you by making small changes to your beverage choices. More info here: go.usa.gov/xRVf3