UIC Department of Kinesiology & Nutrition

09/02/2026

Wellness Wednesdays is back! Listen to the QR code for additional information about resources on campus, in the department, and helpful tips encouraging healthy habits throughout the semester!

09/01/2026

"True health is about more than data, systems, or disciplines; it's about people. Technology will continue to reshape how we learn, practice, and conduct research, but our purpose remains constant: to build human agency and help others lead healthy, self-determined lives."

- Carlos J. Crespo, AHS Dean and Professor

Check out the UIC College of Applied Health Sciences Magazine - Summer 2026 Edition here:

Discover the AHS Magazine from the University of Illinois Chicago's College of Applied Health Sciences. Explore inspiring stories, cutting-edge research, and achievements from students and faculty. Stay connected with the latest in health sciences research, scholarship and education.

08/27/2026

"A UIC study led by UIC Kinesiology and Nutrition professor Kristina Varady found that time-restricted eating may be a safe, effective tool to control blood sugar in adults with Type 1 diabetes."

Read more here:

https://today.uic.edu/intermittent-fasting-may-help-type-1-diabetics-control-their-blood-sugar-levels/

A UIC study led by kinesiology and nutrition professor Krista Varady found that time-restricted eating may be a safe, effective tool to control blood sugar in adults with Type 1 diabetes. 

08/26/2026

Congratulations to our own Dr. John Coumbe-Lilley!

On September 19, he will be presenting at the NSCA Illinois State Clinic in Aurora, Illinois. The event will feature several outstanding speakers, including our very own Dr. John Coumbe-Lilley and his presentation, “Integrated Training for Combat Sport Athletes: High-Value Training for Athletes With Limited Time to Train". Way to represent UIC KN!

Please contact Dr. Joshua Miller ([email protected]) for more event information.

08/26/2026

Congratulations to Vanessa Oddo, who has been promoted to Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition!

08/20/2026

Welcome to Fall 2026!
Here is a quick resource guide for UIC students that have classes and labs in PEB (Physical Education Building).
Hope to see you around! Go Flames!

08/18/2026

Exploring a future in health care starts with the right connections. 🩺

Students from UIC's Pre-Health Academic Readiness Undergraduate Program (PHAR) recently toured the UIC College of Applied Health Sciences, including our food lab and teaching garden, with guidance from Tina Lam MS, RD, LDN, CDCES, Assistant Director of the Dietetics Master's Coordinated Programs.

Programs like PHAR help students build the community and confidence to pursue careers in health care, and UIC Nutrition is proud to be part of that journey.

Whether you're aiming to become a Registered Dietitian or using Nutrition Science as a stepping stone into medicine, nursing, pharmacy, or another pre-health field, our program can help you get there.

Learn more about our programs:
https://ahs.uic.edu/academics/kinesiology-and-nutrition/

Read the article in UIC Today:
https://today.uic.edu/paving-the-way-for-public-health-careers/

As a graduate of UIC’s Pre-Health Academic Readiness Undergraduate program, Ariana Gutierrez Soria quickly got the hang of campus life.

07/31/2026

Learn how you can transform your passion for nutrition and health into a career with Nutrition Science at UIC!

RSVP for our virtual info session:
https://uic.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eR32MDlVOzkcmTI

Join our info session Aug 3rd via Zoom: https://ahs.uic.edu/inside-ahs/events/online-nutrition-info-session-22/

For more info about our nutrition programs at UIC:

BS in Nutrition: https://ahs.uic.edu/academics/kinesiology-and-nutrition/bs-in-nutrition/

MS in Nutrition: https://ahs.uic.edu/academics/kinesiology-and-nutrition/ms-in-nutrition/

07/10/2026

Intermittent fasting and exercise may offer complementary benefits for metabolic health.

In a recent review, Drs. Kelsey Gabel, Rob Motl, and Paul Hibbing synthesized current research examining how these interventions work independently and together to influence health outcomes.

Why it matters:
● Helps inform evidence-based nutrition and exercise recommendations
● Advances the understanding of lifestyle approaches to metabolic health.
● Identifies important directions for future research

This work reflects UIC’s commitment to advancing nutrition and exercise science through impactful, evidence-based research.

Learn more: https://www.jandonline.org/article/S2212-2672(24)00254-5/fulltext

06/29/2026

Congratulations on the Schweitzer Fellowship award, Toi Johnson, UIC Kinesiology and Nutrition Dietetics Master's Coordinated Program Student.

"Her Schweitzer project was inspired by nutrition-related diseases in her community and her belief that children need nutrition and culinary education early in life. Toi’s personal experiences, combined with her training as a chef and her clinical nutrition science training at UIC, position her uniquely to serve some of Chicago’s most vulnerable youth."- Professor Lisa Tussing-Humphreys

Learn more about our UIC Nutrition Programs here: http://go.uic.edu/nutrition

https://ahs.uic.edu/news-stories/first-year-grad-student-wins-schweitzer-fellowship-to-teach-nutrition-and-culinary-skills-to-chicago-kids/

First-year grad student wins Schweitzer Fellowship to teach nutrition and culinary skills to Chicago kids Emily Parenti-Lopez | Posted on March 24, 2026 Graph 1 Copy link Toi Johnson When it comes to pursuing goals, Toi Johnson isn’t one to wait. The first-year master’s student in the coordinate...