UVA researcher receives $3.4 million grant to improve weight management programs

UVA researcher receives $3.4 million grant to improve weight management programs

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have received $3.4 million from the National Institutes of Health to increase the availability of weight management programs that offer helpful personalized feedback. Rebecca Krukowski, Ph.D., and her colleagues aim to support people in weight management programs that track or “self-monitor” their diet, exercise and weight. … Read more

Rep. Kelly reintroduces bipartisan legislation to improve access to healthy, nutritious food

Rep. Kelly reintroduces bipartisan legislation to improve access to healthy, nutritious food

The following release is from the office of Congresswoman Robyn Kelly Washington – Today, U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Jane Kegans (VA-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to support Food and Drug Administration programs, which improve health outcomes through nutrition while reducing health care costs. of the Promoting optimal outcomes through diet (diet) for health law … Read more