Soroptimists Name U-Idaho Professor Janice Fletcher Woman of Distinction in Education
Posted: Wednesday, November 17 2010
Written by Donna Emert COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Janice Fletcher, professor of early childhood development at the University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene, has earned the Soroptimist International of Coeur d’Alene Women of Distinction Education Award. The honor will be awarded at the club’s 28th annual Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 19, at Cedar’s Restaurant in Coeur d’Al...
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Education | Janice Fletcher | Early Childhood Development and Education | Nutrition | Coeur d' Alene | News Release | Northern Idaho | coeur d alene

KROC Center Forums Teach North Idaho Families How to Eat Better, On a Budget
Posted: Monday, September 13 2010
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – As obesity rates skyrocket for both adults and children in the U.S., University of Idaho and the Coeur d’Alene Kroc Center are partnering to offer sensible, affordable approaches to feeding the American family a healthier diet. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 21, University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene dietetics professor SeAnne Safaii-Fabiano, registered and licensed dietitian and nutr...
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Agricultural and Life Sciences | SeAnne Safaii | Dietetics | Nutrition | Coeur d' Alene | News Release

Second Life Provides Unique Approach to Diabetes Education and Management
Posted: Monday, August 16 2010
Written by Bill Loftus COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho – SeAnne Safaii-Fabiano, a University of Idaho food and nutrition specialist at Coeur d'Alene, hopes the global blockbuster "Avatar" will help her quest to teach young people better diabetes management in a virtual world. "Avatar" the movie drew viewers into a virtual world and made them care about issues one step removed from reality. Safaii-Fabiano,...
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Agricultural and Life Sciences | Art & Architecture | Virtual Technology & Design | Family and Consumer Sciences | SeAnne Safaii | Brian Cleveley | Dietetics | Nutrition | Virtual Technology & Design | Family and Consumer Sciences | News Release | Virtual Technology & Design

Obesity Rising Among Youngest Americans
Posted: Friday, June 4 2010
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – As a nation, the U.S. is not only getting fatter, it’s getting fatter at an alarmingly early age. Overweight and obesity in children aged 0 to 5 years is rising for the first time in America’s history. Obesity among infants and children is such a new phenomenon that few studies have focused on this age group, said Laurel Branen, nutrition professor at University of Idaho Co...
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Agricultural and Life Sciences | Laurel Branen | Nutrition | Coeur d' Alene | News Release

Now at The Salvation Army Kroc Center: Nutrition Education Designed to Protect Against Heart Disease, Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Breaking the Budget
Posted: Monday, September 14 2009
Written by Donna Emert COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho –The only time-tested, reliable formula for achieving and maintaining optimum health is eating sensibly and exercising. These two vital components of a healthy lifestyle will be offered under one roof when University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene introduces educational forums on newsworthy nutrition topics at The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Cen...
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Agricultural and Life Sciences | SeAnne Safaii | Dietetics | Nutrition | Coeur d' Alene | News Release