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UT Nutritional Sciences Premier education in Nutritional Sciences from the world renowned University of Texas at Austin. UT

UT Nutrition offers BS, MS (100% online or in residence), and PhD degrees in Nutritional Science through innovative learning, collaboration, and research.

Marcela Abrego will give a talk titled “Early-Life Feeding and Eating Self-Regulation: Implications for Pediatric Develo...
10/21/2026

Marcela Abrego will give a talk titled “Early-Life Feeding and Eating Self-Regulation: Implications for Pediatric Development and Cardiometabolic Health” at noon on Friday. Please join us.

Please join us online at 4 p.m. CST today for a webinar on how to get your fully remote Master of Science in Nutritional...
10/19/2026

Please join us online at 4 p.m. CST today for a webinar on how to get your fully remote Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences degree.

Please meet Dr. Leah Whigham, professor for the Obesity class in our online MSNS program.
10/19/2026

Please meet Dr. Leah Whigham, professor for the Obesity class in our online MSNS program.

Get more info on how to complete a 100% online masters in Nutritional Sciences from UT Austin. Two infosessions availabl...
09/30/2026

Get more info on how to complete a 100% online masters in Nutritional Sciences from UT Austin. Two infosessions available -- one on campus in Austin and the other online.

Morrison’s dietetic internship is available in many major U.S. cities and provides the supervised practice while UT Aust...
09/01/2026

Morrison’s dietetic internship is available in many major U.S. cities and provides the supervised practice while UT Austin offers the MS in nutritional sciences for students worldwide. These are both required components for RD licensure.

Currently, registered dietitians in the United States earn an average salary of $75,000 per year, or in other cases an hourly wage of between$35 and $43/hour.

This month’s featured professor is Dr. Ramsey Hardy. She teaches Advanced Experimental Design and Statistics, a core cou...
06/08/2026

This month’s featured professor is Dr. Ramsey Hardy. She teaches Advanced Experimental Design and Statistics, a core course in the online MSNS program.

Gestational diabetes Mellitus (GDM) in pregnancy risk is increased 6 times for obese women and consistent exercise adher...
05/18/2026

Gestational diabetes Mellitus (GDM) in pregnancy risk is increased 6 times for obese women and consistent exercise adherence may improve outcomes.

A 2025 meta-analysis found consistent adherence to exercise programs, rather than a specific exercise program in obese women, reduced risk of GDM and fetal macrosomia. GDM can increase risk of serious pregnancy and birth complications such as preeclampsia, induction, and cesarean. Infants born to GDM mothers are at higher risk of fetal macrosomia, blood sugar instability, and future T2DM. This article concludes there is not a specific exercise program that lowers GDM risk, however high adherence to regular exercise decreases instances of GDM and fetal macrosomia.

Practical implications you can try:
● Aim for 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise weekly broken into shorter intervals to fit your schedule
● Set a daily step count to aim for and incorporate walks into daily routine.
● Include 2-3 30 minute strength or resistance training weekly
● Most importantly do exercise you enjoy that you will stick with. Consider walking, cycling, pilates, or dance. If you like the exercise you commit to, you are more likely to have greater adherence.

The studies in this review were on overweight and obese women. Results may vary based on personal health conditions and any change in activity should be discussed with your healthcare provider before implementation

Next Steps: Commit to one lifestyle change to increase physical activity this week. Like and share this post to encourage other mothers to be moving with you.

Created by: Allison Mathiason



Reference: Santa Cruz, T.E., Sarasqueta, C., Muruzábal, J.C. et al. A systematic review and meta-analysis of exercise-based intervention to prevent gestational diabetes in women with overweight or obesity. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 25, 5 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-07021-w

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-024-07021-w

The Master of Science in Nutritional Science online degree program at the University of Texas at Austin welcomes its new...
05/15/2026

The Master of Science in Nutritional Science online degree program at the University of Texas at Austin welcomes its new Graduate Coordinator, Michael Naidus! Michael is a recent transplant from the East Coast and already proudly wearing his new Longhorns gear. Hook 'em!

Dr. Molly Bray is our featured professor this month in the online MSNS program. She teaches Nutrigenomics in the Biochem...
05/13/2026

Dr. Molly Bray is our featured professor this month in the online MSNS program. She teaches Nutrigenomics in the Biochemical and Functional Nutrition concentration.

Millions of people across the world are affected by type 2 diabetes, but lifestyle changes may help support better blood...
05/11/2026

Millions of people across the world are affected by type 2 diabetes, but lifestyle changes may help support better blood sugar control.

A randomized controlled trial published in 2024 tested an intensive lifestyle program with a whole-food plant-based diet and moderate exercise in adults with type 2 diabetes. Researchers found participants had improved glycemic control (blood sugar levels), reduced diabetes medications, and some achieved remission during the study.

This study suggests that eating more whole plant foods and staying active may support diabetes management.

Try starting with small steps, such as:

- Pairing food with movement: even moderate exercise can improve blood sugar
levels

- Try Meatless Mondays! Swap one animal protein meal on Mondays with plant
protein (beans, lentils, tofu, tempeh)

- Batch cook beans or lentils for easy swaps throughout the week

Created by: Sydney Stirling

Save this post if you want simple food ideas that support metabolic health!
Educational content; not medical advice.

Study link:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00125-024-06272-8




Citation: Hanick, C. J., Peterson, C. M., Davis, B. C., Sabaté, J., & Kelly, J. H. (2025). A
whole-food, plant-based intensive lifestyle intervention improves glycaemic control and reduces medications in individuals with type 2 diabetes: A randomised controlled trial.Diabetologia, 68, 308–319. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00125-024-06272-8

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