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| Malekian, right, explains study to Donna Dantzler |
[Baton
Rouge, La September 12, 2012] To kick off the home opener of the Southern
University football season, Fatemeh Malekian, professor, nutrition; Janana
Snowden, research associate; and De’Shoin York, nutrition specialist, Southern
University Ag Center passed out disposable meat thermometers to Southern
University football fans on the bluff.
“We want
to make sure that tailgaters are practicing food safety, and by passing out
meat thermometers we hope that they will begin to test the temperature of their
food before it is taken of the grill and served,” said Dr. Janana Snowden of
the SU Ag Center.
Nutrition
education materials were also distributed to tailgaters, giving them important
tips on what to do with food before and after tailgates.
Dr.
Fatemeh Malekian and Dr. Janana Snowden also recruited participants for the weight
loss study that begins soon at the SU Ag Center. The goal of the study is to
find new ways to combat childhood obesity. To qualify for the study,
participants must be African American, 18-40 years old, and willing to lose
weight. Upon completion of the study, participants will be compensated at $300.
For
additional information, or enroll in the weight loss study, please contact Dr.
Fatemeh Malekian at fatemeh_malekian@suagcnter.com
or Dr. Janana Snowden at janana_snowden@suagecenter.com
or by calling 225-771-0251.
Story and
photo by Kelli E. Palmer, 225-771-5696 or kelli_palmer@suagcenter.com
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Contact:
Bridget Udoh
(225) 771-5714
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