University of Georgia professor and dietetics director | National media spokesperson | Challenger of diet culture and weight stigma | Carbs and coffee enthusiast
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Nutrition Trends
July 2026
- Research shows an herbal supplement may help lower blood pressure, Verywell Health
- Motion sickness ruining your trip? Experts recommend these 4 natural remedies, Yahoo! Creators
June 2026
- We asked experts about 7 most popular supplements — and they didn’t agree, Verywell Health
May 2026- Should You Drink Olive Oil and Lemon Juice Shots? Everyday Health
- 4 subtle signs you aren’t eating enough protein, The Washington Post, Yahoo! Life
- Why most vitamins and supplements don’t deliver on promised health benefits, Verywell Health
April 2026- Sardines vs. fish oil supplements: Which one truly benefits your heart health?, MSN
- Director of dietetics discusses beef tallow versus seed oil health benefits, UGA Columns
- When is the best time to take protein if you want to build muscle?, Verywell Health, Lao Dong Newspaper
- 5 foods that surprisingly have scientific health benefits, MSN
March 2026
- Dietitians Explain Why Paraxanthine Is Gaining Attention as a Caffeine Alternative, Verywell Health
- Why you get motion sickness — and 4 natural ways to feel better, Yahoo! Creators
February 2026- Do You Need These Popular Supplements? The New York Times, Seattle Times, DT Next
- Is There Really a Difference Between Rolled Oats and Old-Fashioned Oats? Southern Living Magazine
January 2026- Are you eating enough protein? UGA Today
- Dietetics director explains bovine colostrum, a hit among wellness influencers, UGA Columns
- Why You’re Hungrier in Winter (and What to Do About It), LoseIt!
December 2025- Is beef tallow healthier than seed oils? Health
- Dietitian shares verdict on 'meal sequencing' diet trend, Food Bible
November 2025- 4 Drinks That Can Help You Get More Vitamin D Every Day, Health
- Dietetics director discusses health benefits of spicy food, UGA Today
- Thanksgiving with a walk: Why to hit the trails after dinner, Tallahassee.com
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Here’s What To Do After a Big Holiday Meal, According to Experts, Life & Style
October 2025
- Forget supplements: This underappreciated fish in the US packs a powerful punch for your heart, Okdiario
- Sardines vs. Fish Oil Supplements: Which Is Better for Your Heart? Verywell Health
- 7 Foods to Avoid When Taking Zinc Supplements, Verywell Health
- Why most vitamins and supplements won't improve your health, Verywell Health
September 2025- When Is the Best Time to Take Protein for Muscle Gain? VeryWell Health
- Can spicy foods boost your metabolism?, Verywell Health, SmartBrief
August 2025- Seven eating tips to help you age healthier — backed by new research from 2025, Health
July 2025- Brain-boosting supplements: All hype or some hope?, Medscape
- Eight low-sugar fruits that won’t spike your blood sugar, VeryWell Health
- Green Tea May Just Be the World's Healthiest Drink, Men’s Health
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The unexpected benefits of eating hot peppers, Advisory Board
June 2025
- Dietetics director settles the egg yolk debate, UGA Today
- The Surprising Health Benefits of Spicy Food, Time
- Does Eating Spicy Foods Help You Lose Weight? Verywell Health, SmartBrief
- Can olive oil shots really improve your skin and reduce bloating? Everyday Health
May 2025- 4 Warning Signs You're Not Eating Enough Fiber, Verywell Health
- Can Eating Red Meat on Your Period Really Help With Iron Loss? Health
- The 1 Thing That'll Wash Pesticides Off Fruits and Vegetables, BuzzFeed
- How Meal Sequencing Could Prevent Blood Sugar Spikes, Verywell Health
- Magnesium could relieve fibromyalgia and migraines, and how it works, Epoch Health, NTD News
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Would You Eat 'Human Kibble'? Dietitians Weigh In on the Viral Social Media Trend, Health
April 2025
- Dietetics director shares the benefits of exercise after eating, UGA Today
- What to know about chlorella, the algae powder packed with omega-3s, Verywell
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Dietetics director shares health benefits of kiwis, UGA Today
March 2025
- Scientists Say This Simple Habit Could Add 10 Years to Your Life, Parade, AOL, Yahoo
- Is MSG Bad for Your Health? Here’s What You Need to Know, LoseIt
- Dietetics director talks different types of carbs, UGA Today
February 2025- Water May Not Be the Best Way to Hydrate–Here’s How to Optimize Hydration, Epoch Times
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Beef tallow controversy explained as RFK Jr vows to ‘Make America Healthy Again,’ Tyla, Newsweek
January 2025
- 10 Ways to Eat Better, The New York Times
- Are Eggs With Orange Yolks Healthier? A Nutritionist Settles the Debate, Real Simple
- Steak 'n Shake Announces Major Change to Fries in RFK Jr.–Backed Move, Newsweek
- Dietetics director shares the benefits of walking after eating, UGA Today
December 2024- Why winter may be the hardest season for weight loss, according to experts, Health, VOI
- Here are 8 of the best comfort food restaurants in SC to try over the cold winter months, The State
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Dietetics director discusses fat-soluble vitamins, UGA Today
November 2024
- Why Kiwis Are Better for Immune Health Than Vitamin C Pills, According to Experts, Verywell Health, AND Smart Brief
- Is Beef Tallow a Healthier Alternative to Seed Oils?, Health
- Wellness influencers love bovine colostrum — but what is it?, The Guardian
- 8 Fenugreek Benefits for Women, According to Registered Dietitians, Prevention
October 2024- Tart Cherry Juice Could Be a Natural Sleep Aid, Epoch Times
- 5 Expert-Approved Ways to Dress Up Naked Carbs to Make More Filling Meals, LoseIt!
- Dietetics director discusses viral fitness trend, UGA Today
- 12 Science-Backed Foods That Give You Energy and Fight Fatigue, According to Dietitians, Prevention
- Dietetics director discusses water-soluble vitamins, UGA Today
September 2024- Best Cities for Vegans & Vegetarians (2024), WalletHub
August 2024
- What Is The Valencia Diet For Weight Loss? Benefits, Risks, And How To Try It Safely, Per RDs, Women's Health, AOL
- Dietetics director talks about the difference in sizes, textures and styles of oats, UGA Today
- Is It Good To Walk After You Eat? Dietitians Weigh in on the Benefits, VeryWellFit
- The Ultimate Anti-Bloating Meal Plan: A Week of Delicious and Gut-Friendly Dishes, WellNest
- What Are the Fat-Soluble Vitamins? Everyday Health
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What Is The 30-30-30 Method? Health And Fitness Experts Explain The Buzzy Wellness Trend—And Whether Or Not It’s Legit, Women’s Health, Women's Health Australia
July 2024
- What Are the Water-Soluble Vitamins? Everyday Health
- 15 Fiber-Filled Snacks That Boost Your Gut and Give You All-Day Energy, Shape
- Seven reasons you should eat fruit even though it contains sugar, Lose It!
June 2024- Mindful Eating During Summer Vacations: 5 Tips for Staying on Track, Aaptiv
- New weight loss drugs, old marketing: Gyms and stores revive classic diet schemes for the Ozempic era, Quartz
May 2024- The Difference Between Rolled Oats And Old-Fashioned Oats, According To An Expert, Southern Living, CAES Newswire
- Dietetics director details the health benefits of spicy foods, UGA Today
- The one thing that’ll wash pesticides off fruits and vegetables, US Times Mirror
- Dietetics director discusses ways to benefit from brown fat, UGA Today
April 2024- Salt Substitutes May Cut All-Cause And Cardiovascular Mortality, MDedge
March 2024- Dietetics director explains the benefits of eating kiwis, UGA Today
- National Nutrition Month®: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Celebrates Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered Day March 14, eatrightPRO
- Long-Term Calcium and Vitamin D: Cancer Deaths Down, CVD Deaths Up in Older Women?, MDedge
- Dietetics director shares tips for heart-healthy desserts, UGA Today
February 2024- Dietetics director shares diet changes for a healthier planet, UGA Today
- Top nutrition tips for maintaining energy levels this winter, Aaptiv
January 2024- Can Spicy Foods Boost Your Metabolism?, Lose It!
- Dietetics director shares nutrition tips for a rock climbing workout, UGA Today
- What Time of Day Is Best for Protein Intake If You Want to Gain Muscle?, Verywell Health
- Barre workouts: Health benefits, how to get started, and how to get better, Everyday Health
- The ultimate morning detox routine, and the breakfast drinks (and foods) to support it, The WellNEST
- Why does poop smell bad?, Live Science
December 2023- These 25 healthy desserts are delicious and recommended by doctors and dietitians, Today
- What is brown fat and how can it improve metabolism? US News & World Report
- 11 heart-healthy dessert ideas that dietitians love and 2 ingredients they avoid, Today
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Eating 2 Kiwis a Day Keeps Vitamin C Supplements Away, Verywell Health
November 2023
- Here are 8 of the best comfort food restaurants in S.C. for the cold winter months, Yahoo! News, The State
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Rock Climbing Workout: Health Benefits, How to Get Started, and How to Get Better, EveryDay Health
October 2023
- Even small dietary changes bring big benefit to the planet, U.S. News & World Report, Drugs.com, HealthDay, UGA CAES News
- Can perimenopause intensify ADHD?, ADHD Online
September 2023- 8 Best Foods To Eat When Sick, According To Experts, Forbes
- 24 Surprisingly Inexpensive Foods Nutritionists Swear By, MSN
- 8 Heart-Healthy Habits You Can Start Today, Aaptiv
- Dietetics director discusses the best way to wash pesticide off produce, UGA Today
- When to take iron supplements to boost your performance and overall health, Bicycling
- Is There A Difference Between Heavy Cream And Buttermilk? An Expert Weighs In, Southern Living, AOL News
- Start Your Day Right: Health Professionals Share AM Rituals for Peak Productivity, MSN
- Professor shares whether milk does a body good, UGA Today
- 9 Immune-Boosting Ingredients to Add to Your Fall Meals, Aaptiv
August 2023- Director discusses possible memory boost from chocolate, berries, UGA Today
- The ONE thing that’ll wash pesticides off fruits and vegetables (and it’s free), The Huffington Post, Yahoo!News, PlayCrazyGame
- Is milk good for you?, Consumer Reports
July 2023
- Are purple tomatoes the next big veggie?, Better Homes & Gardens, Yahoo!Life
- Cottage cheese and mustard diet is latest viral TikTok trend, The Messenger
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UGA scientists: More research needed on benefits of prebiotic sodas, ABH, The Augusta Chronicle
June 2023
- What is the GOLO Diet?, Sports Illustrated
- What are “Detox Smoothies” and Can They Really Improve Your Health?, The WellNEST
May 2023- Compounds in chocolate, berries might help boost memory as you age, Consumer HealthDay, US News & World Report, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics SmartBrief
April 2023- How Do Sardines Compare to Fish Oil Supplements?, Verywell Health, EIN News
- Here's how to count macros, The WellNEST
- Director discusses honey as an alternative to sugar, UGA Today
February 2023- The 12 Best Supplements, According to a Dietitian, VeryWellFit
- Do I Need More Iron in My Diet? 5 Ways to Incorporate It, Aaptiv
- 8 Ways To Make Eating Healthy Less Expensive, What's Good
January 2023
- Honey as an alternative to sugar? New study indicates the health benefits, Fox News, Yahoo! Entertainment, Jannah Times, Delecious Food, Tell Me Best
- Vitamin D's effect on health, Health Day, U.S. News & World Report, KOAM News
December 2022
- Study: Raw honey may improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels, Verywell Health, Lifestyle Asia
- How Honey Can Help Lower Your Blood Sugar and Triglyceride Levels, Healthline
- How to know when you’re stress eating, Aaptiv
November 2022-
Patty Craig: A Slice of Time, Beechtree News
October 2022
- Vitamin D could help extend your life: Study, HealthDay, U.S. News & World Report, Newsmax, Roanoke Times, MedicineNet
- Fish oil could strengthen your aging brain, U.S. News & World Report, Consumer HealthDay, kxly.com
- Spirulina Health Benefits, Risks, Side Effects, and How to Store, Prevention, Delecious Food
- Are You Making These Common Hydration Mistakes?, What’s Good
- 5 health products that are worth the money (and 5 that aren’t), Optum Perks
- The eight best ranked comfort food restaurants in SC for the chilly fall and winter months, The State
- 7 steps to fuel your body, Massage Magazine
September 2022- What shopping organic means for you, VeryWell Fit
- A guide to the flexitarian diet, US News & World Report
- Most dietary supplements are a waste of money, Insider, Yahoo! News, TDPel Media
- Do pre-workout energy drinks actually fuel exercise?, The Huffington Post, Yahoo!News
- 7 Unconventional Leafy Greens to Try Cooking With, Aaptiv
August 2022- Nine healthy snacks to pack in your kids’ school lunches (that you’ll want to eat too), Eat This, Yahoo!Life
- Can Drinking French Press Coffee Raise Your Cholesterol?, The Huffington Post, Nation World News, Yahoo!News, HuffPost UK
July 2022- 4 Surprising Side Effects of Eating Sardines, Eat This
- Prehistoric People Drank Animal Milk, Despite Lactose Intolerance, HealthDay; US News & World Report; MedicineNet
- Sardines: The Stinky Little Fish You Should Be Eating, How Stuff Works
- If You Can't Do This, You May Be at High Risk of Dementia, New Study Says, BestLife
- 3 Morning Coffee Mistakes That Almost Always Lead To Indigestion, According To Health Experts, SheFinds
- Cleansing Conundrum: Experts caution against the risks of 'detoxifying,' Community Health
- Beneficial Beverages: Experts explain what drinks should (and shouldn't) be part of one’s diet, Community Health
- How to Prevent and Soothe Motion Sickness - The Vitamin Shoppe
- Dietitians say vitamin C supplements and drinks are a waste of money — eating the right vegetables is a more efficient way to stay healthy - Insider
June 2022
- Are Vitamins and Supplements a Waste of Money? - Verywell Health
- Green Tea May Just Be the World's Healthiest Drink - Men’s Health
- Can Olive Oil Shots Really Improve Your Skin and Reduce Bloating? - Every Day Health
- 4 useless supplements you're likely already getting enough of through your diet, according to nutrition experts - Insider
- What Is a Low-Fat Diet Plan and Is It Right for You? - US News and World Report
- Can You Drink Day-Old Coffee? - Home Cook World
March 2021- 2021’s Most Overweight and Obese Cities in the U.S. - WalletHub
January 2021- Eat Healthier, Even During a Pandemic - Consumer Reports
June 2020- Snacking and working at home - WUGA Radio
May 2020- How to stop overeating and not be hungry - Summer Boomers Magazine
- How to avoid overeating while spending more time at home - WTIP Radio
April 2020- Tips to Keeping Slim When You're Stuck at Home - US News and World Report
- Tips to avoid overeating while working from home - UGA Today
- Tips to prevent weight gain while at home during pandemic - HealthDay
March 2020- Be leery of ‘immune boosting’ diets and pills - UGA Today
- Wellness woo surges - NBC News
February 2020- Intermittent Fasting — Fad or Foolproof? - WUGA Radio
January 2020
November 2019
August 2019- 5 dangers of following fad diets - Vitacost
February 2002- The Barbara Dooley Show: Contemporary nutrition issues among children and adults - WGAU Radio
September 2010- Kids, parents turn off the TV and go outside to play - Online Athens
September 2000- Classic Clinic: Healthy nutrition practices - WRFC Radio
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Diet Culture
June 2024
- Detrimental Effects of Diet Culture on Disability Community, Abilities.com
- Dietetics director discusses emotional eating, UGA Today
- Dietetics Professor Encourages Students to Challenge Weight Stigma, Today's Dietitian
January 2024- Five signs emotional eating is a problem — and what to do about it, Everyday Health
- Weight loss reframed, Everyday Health
March 2023-
Tips For Maintaining A Healthy Body Image In College, Glam
January 2023
- Language is important when talking to kids about food, dietician says, UGA Today
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Impact of assigning a moral virtue to food, according to experts, VeryWellFit
October 2022
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How to talk to your kids about food and nutrition, aSweatLife
September 2022
August 2022
- The Rwanda Diet Will Surprise You, Ozy Media-The Daily Dose
- All About BMI, WW Canada
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Body Image: What it is and How to Improve It, VeryWell Fit
October 2021
June 2021- Diet Culture: Definition, Examples, & Impacts, Choosing Therapy
March 2021- Weight-Inclusivity: How and why classroom nutrition educators need to tackle the subject of weight bias in healthcare, Nutrition for Educators and Health Professionals Newsletter, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Spring 2021)
February 2021- UGA students take a new approach to health and wellness in 2021, The Red & Black
January 2021- We need to talk about … Obesity, Girls' Life (Dec/Jan 2021 Vol 27 Issue 3)
- How to Ditch Weight Stigma and Reach your Goals, MyFitnessPal
October 2020
September 2020- How challenging my own fatphobia will make me a better parent, Healthline
- 10 nutrition books dietitians recommend, MyFitnessPal
August 2020- COVID-19 and the rise of the #ChloeTingChallenge, Elle Magazine
- You are NOT what you eat: Exploring Intuitive Eating’s gentle nutrition principle, ProcessedFoodSite
June 2020
January 2018- The dirty laundry of a college student’s food affair, Lauren D’Ambra
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Alcohol & Health
January 2025
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If Dry January Feels Impossible, Try a ‘Damp’ January, SELF
March 2024
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Experts Debunk Alcohol Health Myths: Risks Outweigh Supposed Benefits, BNN
October 2023
- What happens when you stop drinking alcohol for a month?, Woman & Home
August 2023
December 2022- The alcoholic drinks most likely to cause bloating, gas, and acid reflux, and what to sip instead, Business Insider South Africa
August 2022- The alcoholic drinks most likely to cause bloating, gas, and acid reflux, and what to sip instead, Insider
July 2022
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Bone Health
May 2026
March 2026
- Is your Vitamin D Effective without Vitamin K2? Dietitians Weigh In, Health
- 4 drinks High in Vitamin D for Stronger Bones and a Healthier Heart, Health, Vietnam.VN
February 2026-
7 Ways to Keep Your Bones Strong as You Age, Health
September 2025
- How to prevent osteoporosis in your 40s and 50s — the answers may surprise you, Yahoo! Health
May 2024-
New Study Shows That Getting Enough Sleep Could Prevent Osteoporosis, Sleepopolis
December 2023
- Nutrition can’t be ignored in osteoporosis, MedPage Today
October 2023
- Watercress: The 'Most Nutritious' Vegetable, Lowers Chronic Disease Risks, Strengthens Bones, Improves Gut Health, Epoch Times
July 2023-
Dietetics director shares four best habits for stronger bones, UGA Today
March 2023
- Four best habits for stronger bones at every age, The Healthy/Reader's Digest, West Daily Report
October 2022August 2022
November 2020
- Healthy Aging and Bones, FoodTalk
May 2017- Why You Should be Eating More Yogurt, Martha Stewart Living
April 2017-
Strategies for Preventing Stress Fractures in Sports, Today's Dietitian
May 2011
- Early exercise and proper nutrition can help prevent later osteoporosis, Today’s Dietitian
2006- Perfect 10: The UGA GymDogs and the rise of women’s college gymnastics in America (by: Suzanne Yoculan and Bill Donaldson)
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UGA Dietetics & Research
May 2026
- Mentioned in ‘Featured Graduate’ profile (Maya Wright), UGA FACS
- Mentioned in ‘Featured Graduate’ profile (Savannah Regnier), UGA FACS
December 2025-
Mentioned in ‘Featured Graduate’ profile (Jayla Justice), UGA FACS
October 2025
- Mentioned in 'Georgia Girls: Skye Estroff,' Bulldawg Illustrated
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Mentioned in ‘Featured Alumni’ profile (Caroline Hughes), UGA FACS
June 2025
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Dietetics students achieve milestone by securing postgraduate internships, UGA FACS News
May 2025
- Educators offer strategies for implementing weight-inclusive approach in dietetics training, University of Washington News
June 2024-
Dietetics students achieve perfect placement rate to post-graduate internships, UGA FACS News
May 2024
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New program helps UGA faculty bring career education to the classroom, UGA Today
April 2024
- Four local projects receive Sahm Award funds, UGA Today
March 2024- Emma Laing honored as 2024 Seawell Award recipient, UGA Today, UGA FACS News
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Housley recognized by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for teaching, mentorship, UGA FACS News
February 2024
- Social media competence: are you making the grade? – NEHP Educator's Resource
May 2023
- Dietetics students achieve perfect match rate for internships, UGA FACS
March 2023
- Alumni Awards honorees recognized at annual celebration, UGA FACS
February 2023
- Active Learning Leader Certificates presented at event, UGA Today
June 2022- Dietetics students continue run of impressive results, UGA FACS
- Laing named a national media spokesperson for AND, UGA FACS
- Academy Names New National Media Spokespeople for 2022-2025, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
November 2021- The abstract, P87 Imparting Anti-Diet and Weight Inclusive Approaches in a University Dietetics Curriculum by Laing, E.; Slagel, N.; Clifford, D.; Hightower, W.; Harris, C.; Wang, Y.; Hall, D. was among the most read articles in the journal of the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior receiving 279 requests for the full-text article through www.jneb.org. The Most Read articles are compiled quarterly, and these results are for the third quarter of 2021.
October 2021- Laing highlighted by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, UGA FACS
- RDNs and NDTRs: Turning Passion into a Career video shown during the 2021 Opening Session of the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™ - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Laing receives Bill and June Flatt Outstanding Teacher of the Year, UGA FACS
April 2021
March 2021- 10 Women of UGA Online to Honor on International Woman's Day, UGA Online Learning
February 2021- Creswell FACS Alumni Awards recipient, UGA FACS
- Laing named Fellow of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, UGA FACS
January 2020- UGA Featured Faculty: Emma Laing, UGA Today
- College announces recipients of FACS Alumni Association Awards, UGA FACS
September 2019
May 2019October 2018
- Student Dietetic Association promotes health through leadership, UGA FACS
June 2018- UGA researchers conduct first of its kind study on eggs - UGA Red & Black
May 2018
April 2018- Project shines new light on meaning of healthy living, UGA FACS
February 2018- FACS 100 Centennial video, Wier/Stewart Productions
November 2017- SDA members stock Little Free Pantries in Athens, UGA FACS
October 2017-
Student Dietetic Association promotes health, nutrition, exercise, UGA FACS
April 2017
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FACS faculty member receives dietetic educator award, UGA Columns
March 2017
- FDN faculty member receives regional award for excellence in teaching, UGA FACS
October 2016November 2015
- Teacher of the Week: Emma Laing, UGA Center for Teaching and Learning
September 2015- Intro to nutrition course teaches about healthy eating, Discover UGA
April 2015- Remaking Home Economics Review, University of Georgia Press
November 2014- FDN class project serves as icebreaker and eye opener, UGA FACS News
November 2013- Dr. Bones - Fall 2013 UGA Research Magazine
February 2013
October 2009- NIH shines spotlight on vitamin D - Nutraceuticals World
September 2009- Research project studies effects of Vitamin D on children - UGA Red & Black
- UGA Researchers Awarded $2.2 Million - WNEG32 TV
August 2009- NIH Awards Research Grant for Vitamin D Study - Nutraceuticals World
2007- Study looks at zinc's effects on bone health - Oconee Leader
June 2003- Tumbling Bonus; Gymnastics does girls’ bones a lot of good - First for Women
November 2002- Is soy the key to reducing bone loss? - Online Athens
September 2002- Gymnastics Strengthens Girls' Bones: Study - The Rave Diet and Lifestyle
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About Me
Emma Laing, PhD, RDN, FAND is a clinical professor and director of dietetics at the University of Georgia and has developed an impressive resume as a national media spokesperson. Her research focuses on weight-inclusive approaches to improve health and well-being, and her courses likewise challenge diet culture and incorporate the negative effects of weight stigma on health. Laing graduated from the University of Delaware and earned master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Georgia. She has held national, state and local leadership roles in professional organizations and has received awards for excellence in teaching, mentoring, and service to the media.
Location
Athens, Georgia
Expertise
Mindful/Intuitive Eating, weight inclusive approaches to health, nutrition trends, nutrition and dietetics profession, bone health and osteoporosis, research review and analysis, and vitamin D
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