Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences News
The department of kinesiology and nutrition sciences within the School of Integrated Health Sciences provides a high-quality educational experience in the areas of kinesiology, nutrition sciences, and athletic training. Students receive rigorous classroom instruction aided by computer and multimedia instruction, practical laboratory immersion, and clinical experiences.
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UNLV Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences professors debate the health perks of drinking two of the world's favorite beverages.
A selection of top news headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.
When the dream of being a pro athlete failed to materialize, James Navalta followed in his father’s academic footsteps. Now, the kinesiology professor is the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award winner.
The top news stories starring university students and staff.
The top news stories starring university students and staff.
After two UNLV degrees paved the way to success for Kevin Pitt, the Integrated Health Sciences Alumnus of the Year is doing his part to help future Rebel graduates.
Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences In The News
Advice on dietary supplements is all over the place, thanks to a lack of convincing research on many products coupled with scant governmental regulation that allows misleading marketing claims from manufacturers. Then there’s the ill-informed advice from social media influencers and friends who offer glowing anecdotal “evidence” for their favorite pill or potion.
Inflammation is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it's a natural and incredibly important bodily response. Inflammation is what helps you heal from an injury like a cut on your finger or an infection, such as a cold or stomach bug.
You've probably heard that olive oil should be avoided when cooking at high temperatures because of its low smoke point. However, research suggests that unrefined extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) is quite stable and safe to cook with.
Eating freeze-dried strawberries every day could help people with prediabetes avoid developing type 2 diabetes, a new study has revealed. Researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, found that consuming the equivalent of 2.5 servings of fresh strawberries daily for 12 weeks can lower blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation.
Researchers found that daily freeze-dried strawberry intake enhanced antioxidant biomarkers, lowered inflammation, and improved fasting glucose, suggesting a delicious way to support metabolic health and prevent diabetes progression.

Here’s a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few. But like any workout, hoofing it for your health may feel repetitive and even boring after a while.
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