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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.

Current Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences News

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A collection of colorful headlines featuring UNLV staff and students.

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At UNLV, nontraditional students can find support designed to meet them where they are — and help them go further.

Spring flowers
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The students and faculty of UNLV are springing into headlines around the country.

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Research |

Graham McGinnis says Daylight Savings Time has shown the ability to alter our cardiovascular health, but some of our weekend habits can impact us more than the time change.

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The rosiest headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of UNLV.

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Headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of UNLV.

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences In The News

Prevention

They may help you get stronger, bust boredom, and put you into a playful mindset that can motivate you to keep it going.

Health

You may only need to lift weights for an hour each week to build muscle, a new study suggests.

Daily Express

The components of our daily liquid consumption can have a profound impact on kidney health, even if the effects aren't immediately noticeable. Kidneys play a pivotal role in filtering waste, balancing fluid levels, and regulating electrolytes to ensure overall well-being.

CoventryLive

The National Kidney Foundation has warned that what we drink on a daily basis can have a significant impact on our kidney health, even if we don't immediately feel the effects. Our kidneys play a crucial role in filtering waste products, balancing fluid levels and regulating electrolytes to maintain overall health, and what and how much we consume can directly influence these critical functions.

Plymouth Live

What and how much you drink can directly influence critical kidney functions. For instance, adequate plain water intake supports glomerular filtration, where blood is filtered in the kidneys, separating water, salts, and other small molecules from the blood into urine. Drinking too much or too little water is linked to worsened outcomes in chronic kidney disease.

Health

Wearing a highly supportive sports bra while working out may unintentionally put pressure on your spine, a new study suggests.

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Experts

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Recent Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Accomplishments

Neda Akhavan (Kinesiology and Nutritional Sciences), along with colleagues, recently published "Effect of green tea supplementation on blood pressure in adults: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials" in the journal Blood Pressure. 
James W. Navalta (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences) coauthored an original research article titled, “Does digital device software lead to exclusion? Investigating a portable metabolic analysis system and the input of sex data on physiological parameters,” published in Frontiers in Digital Health (Impact Factor 3.2) as part of the “Digital Health…
Asma Awan (Social and Behavioral Health), Kara Radzak (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences), and Manoj Sharma (Social and Behavioral Health and Department of Internal Medicine), published a paper titled, "A Theory-Based Approach to Explain the Correlates of Safe Physical Activity in Pregnant and Postpartum Individuals," in the Journal of Health and…
Richard Rosenkranz (Kinesiology & Nutrition Sciences), along with colleagues, recently published, "Sociodemographic influences on children’s out-of-school time organized activity participation and physical activity in rural communities: A cross-sectional study," in the journal PLOS One. 
Alina Swafford (Sports Innovation Institute), along with co-authors James Navalta (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences). Julia Freedman-Silvernail (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences), Nancy Lough (Intercollegiate and Sports Professional Management), and John Mercer (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences) published "Physiological and Biomechanical…
Ph.D. student Adrian Wolff (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences) was awarded more than $11,000 in grants from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) for his research project, “Physiological demands of crouched and upright gait for tactical locomotion”. This grant program funds graduate research in strength and conditioning that…