College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources

Lindsay Distefano, associate professor of kinesiology,shows children how to exercise on a playground at the Mansfield Community Center on Aug. 3, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

The Fight for Physical Literacy

Just as with reading literacy, a strong early foundation in physical literacy will have lifetime benefits, according to kinesiology professor Lindsay DiStefano.

Jeanne McCaffery

Weight: What’s a gene got to do with it?

Many factors contribute to weight gain and loss. There are behavioral and environmental aspects, such as what types of food and how much people choose to eat or the amount of physical exercise they get. Genetics may also be involved, based on past investigations by Department of Allied Health Sciences Associate Professor Jeanne McCaffery and other researchers. Genetic variants […]

Mother and daughter having fun in natural environment. (Getty Images)

5 Takeaways on Exercise Guidelines by Age

UConn's Linda Pescatello and other top researchers nationwide authored the latest edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, released this week.

If reaching the guideline seems overwhelming, just try to do a bit more than you did yesterday, and make it fun. Any improvement counts as success, say experts at UConn and Penn State. (Shutterstock Photo)

Move More, Sit Less – Great Advice, But How Can We Make Time for Exercise?

If reaching the guideline seems overwhelming, just try to do a bit more than you did yesterday. Any improvement counts as success, say experts at UConn and Penn State.

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College organizes group to promote GMO science

While scientists say GMOs are safe, the public is skeptical, expressing concerns about the impacts their use may have on human and animal health and the environment. Members of a new unit in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources hope to be a resource to help bridge this divide by providing the public with accurate information on GMOs.

Lindsay DiStefano appointed head, Department of Kinesiology

Associate Professor Lindsay DiStefano has recently been appointed head of the Department of Kinesiology. DiStefano has served as interim associate department head since 2017. “I’m extremely excited about the opportunity to help our department pursue the goals to expand our student enrollment and promote the outstanding research initiatives currently going on in the department.” As […]

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Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture: an overview

With its current emphasis on the interconnected elements of plant, people and environment coupled with community health, sustainability and resilience, the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture (PSLA) is a green and lively place for teaching, research and outreach.

Mark Brand, professor of plant science and landscape architecture, receives patent for purple-leaf sand cherry cultivar. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Unique Shrub Hybrid Blossoms into Patent

UConn horticulturalist, Mark Brand, has produced a new hybrid of the popular purple-leaf sand cherry that maintains desirable aesthetic elements of the traditional plant while also being easier to manage and grow with minimal care.

Tributary to the Farmington River in Connecticut where Helton’s team will conduct research on legacy nitrogen. (Ashley Helton/UConn Photo)

Groundwater’s Role in Legacy Nitrogen Transport

By developing a robust approach to quantify legacy nitrogen in streams and rivers, Helton’s research will produce valuable insights into how nitrogen from years gone by may affect water quality today.

Animal Science

Department of Animal Science: an overview

With close to 400 undergraduate and graduate students and a distinctive array of facilities, the Department of Animal Science provides opportunities for students with varied interests and goals.