nutrition

For some, running in races is about chasing a personal best. For others, it’s a way to reset, stay grounded or simply accomplish a set goal. For several members of the Case Western Reserve University community, the 2026 Cleveland Marathon represents more than a race—it’s a reflection of discipline,…

Editor’s note: Juliene Jones, the author of this story, is a student employee in the Department of University Marketing and Communications. She is a second-year student majoring in political science, international studies and sociology.With the MLB season kicked off and the Cleveland Guardians’…

For those trying to make healthy lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes, the CWRU Department of Nutrition is offering a Diabetes Prevention Program. A trained lifestyle coach and fellow participants will encourage you to make healthy changes that will last a lifetime.Participants will learn…

Each year, National Girls and Women in Sports Day—celebrated the first Wednesday of February—shines a spotlight on the achievements, resilience and impact of women athletes nationwide. At Case Western Reserve University, that legacy is written into the record books. For decades, women…

Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes? Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Nutrition will host virtual information sessions for the Prevent Type 2 (Prevent T2) Lifestyle Change Program. In addition to incentives, participants of this program have the opportunity to hear from a trained…

Bhagya Nallaperuma, safety services specialist in Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety, recently co-authored a review on sustainable starch alternatives, which was published in the Journal of Future Foods. The article—titled “Exploring the potential of…

Chair, Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Professor of Wellness and Preventive Care, School of Medicine Faculty Co-Lead, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Wellness and Preventive Care Pathway,…

Hope Barkoukis, chair of Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Nutrition, knew she would be presenting about food as medicine for the School of Medicine’s State of the School on Nov. 6. What she didn’t know was that she would also be receiving the Case Medal for Excellence in Health…

From working in nursing at Cleveland Clinic to studying the impact of violence among youth, individuals of Hispanic heritage are engaged with countless facets of Case Western Reserve University. In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place annually from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15,…

Case Western Reserve University’s employee assistance provider, Impact Solutions (now part of All One Health), is offering a webinar titled “Eating Right for Life.” This webinar will help viewers learn the benefits of nutrition so they make informed food choices to maintain sound eating…