Join the Office of Faculty Recruitment & Well-Being for our upcoming online workshop with guest speaker Patrick Wilson as he discusses the role of nutrition in supporting heart and metabolic health.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and diabetes is estimated to affect 1 in 8 Americans. Nutrition and other lifestyle behaviors are important determinants of heart disease risk and metabolic health, alongside socioeconomic factors, genetics, and the environment. This research-based workshop will review how these factors are intertwined and how nutrition can play a role in the prevention and management of these chronic health conditions.
Dr. Patrick Wilson is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Associate Professor of Exercise Science in the Ellmer College of Health Sciences at Old Dominion University. He directs the Human Performance Laboratory and conducts research focused on exercise, nutrition, and health. He has published over 90 peer-reviewed scientific articles and is a nationally recognized expert in sports nutrition.