College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.