Faculty Research

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Personality Characteristics and Job Satisfaction in Registered Dietitians Aug 25, 2021

Have you ever wondered if your personality influences your level of job satisfaction?  A group of nearly 400 Registered Dietitians in North Carolina completed surveys for their personality... Faculty Research

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Connections Between Meet and Insulin Sensitivity Aug 19, 2021

When humans eat foods, the nutrients are absorbed into our blood stream. As nutrients, particularly sugars, increase in the blood, the body normally sends out the hormone insulin that delivers a... Faculty Research

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Research on Carotenoids at Appalachian Aug 19, 2021

Carotenoids, as the name implies, are the orange pigments common in carrots and other yellow, orange, and red fruits and vegetables.  These foods include sweet potatoes, oranges, cantaloupe... Faculty Research