[Enviro-lunch] This Thursday 10/11: Dr. Jaapna Dhillon

[Jing Yan]

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Hello Everyone,
Please join us for a talk this Thursday. Oct. 11 by Dr. Jaapna Dhillon, 12-1pm in Room SE2-302.


Talk Title:
Effects of Functional Food Diets on Glucoregulatory, Cardiometabolic and Microbiome Profiles in Minority Youth

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Abstract:
The American Dietetic Association, defines functional foods as, "Whole foods along with fortified, enriched, or enhanced foods that have a potentially beneficial effect on health when consumed as part of a varied diet on a regular basis at effective levels". Epidemiological, clinical, and animal studies suggest that functional foods such as nuts, whole grains, fruits and vegetables can help ameliorate cardiovascular disease and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. As part of my postdoctoral work, we recently conducted a nutrition intervention examining the effects of 8 weeks of almond consumption on glucose regulation in predominantly minority college students (specifically Hispanics and Asians/Pacific Islanders) in the Central Valley of California. Almonds are functional foods high in monounsaturated fats, fiber and numerous phytochemicals and low in carbohydrate. The unique nutrient profile of almonds can potentially modulate glucose regulation pathways and improve cardiovascular and gut microbiome profiles. Most studies on functional foods and health have been overwhelmingly performed in middle-aged to older non-Hispanic White adults, with young minority populations being greatly neglected. Given the increasing incidence of metabolic disorders at much younger stages in life in minority groups and the number of potential risk factors associated from the transition from adolescence to adulthood, young populations are relevant to study clinically.

Bio:
Jaapna Dhillon is a Post-Doctoral Researcher in the School of Natural Sciences at the University of California, Merced. She has a PhD in Nutrition Science with a focus in Ingestive Behavior. Prior to acquiring a PhD, she received a Masters of Science degree in Nutrition Science with a focus in Community Nutrition and an undergraduate degree in Bioinformatics. Her current research examines 1) the effects of functional foods on health, 2) pre-ingestive controls of nutrition, and 3) development of computational models to predict metabolic risk.

When: Oct. 11, Thursday, 12pm - 1pm

Where: SE2-302

Coffee will be provided, please bring your own mugs.

We look forward to seeing you,

Nate & Jing

Organizers for Fall 2018: Nate Bogie and Jing Yan
Faculty coordinator: Asmeret Asefaw Berhe


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