• The Truth About Fad Diets
• The MyPyramid Plan
• The Dash Diet Eating Plan
• Blueberries
• Garlic
• Green Tea (weight loss)
• Lutein
• Lycopene
• RiceBran
• Resveratrol
 
Nutrition Fact Sheets
Get the facts on blueberries, garlic, trans fat, and lots more!
TAKE 5 for Diabetes
A series of classes for those with Type II diabetes, metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes or those who have a family history of diabetes.
Finding 100 Calories
On average, eating 100 less calories a day can help stop weight gain. Here's a list of foods that could be cut from an average person's diet.
Vending List for Schools
A list of foods and beverages approved for vending in public elementary and secondary schools.
 The Division of Education
  Home  ::  Division of Education  
  Overview

 The Division of Education promotes the reputation of excellence of PBRC as a world-renowned research institution and provides professional and community educational seminars to increase the awareness of health and nutrition issues.

The Division of Education serves as the Center’s Office of Postdoctoral Studies, established to enhance the postdoctoral research experience at Pennington. The Pennington Scientific Symposia series attracts world-renowned scientists and allows for synthesizing knowledge in a selected area of research. The Seminars and Education programs sponsored by this division engage the public and provide educational outreach.

The division also has numerous factsheets addressing topics in nutrition and health – the Pennington Nutrition Series - these printouts are free and available to the community at large.   Additionally, there are PowerPoint presentations prepared for educators which can be used in various venues courtesy of Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Please feel free to download and use these free presentations.

 
 
6400 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
ph: (225) 763-2500
 
 
© 2007 Pennington Biomedical Research Center / Louisiana State University System