Strong Women and Men Live Well: Nutrition and Exercise for Optimal Health

Miriam Nelson

Wednesday, 15 Feb 2017 at 7:00 pm – Sun Room, Memorial Union

Miriam Nelson, author of the bestselling book Strong Women Stay Young, will discuss what foods you should eat to stay young and healthy as well as what types and how much exercise improves health. Her talk focuses on the latest research in the field of muscle and bone health and includes guidelines and actionable steps for older women and men in particular. Nelson served as associate dean of Tufts University’s Tisch College of Civic Life and professor of nutrition at its Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. At the Friedman School, she was the founding director of the John Hancock Research Center on Physical Activity and Obesity Prevention. She is currently the director of the Sustainability Institute and deputy chief Sustainability Officer at the University of New Hampshire. 2016-17 Helen LeBaron Hilton Endowed Chair Lecture Series - Move for Life: The Health Benefits of Exercise Across the Lifespan

Cosponsored By:
  • College of Human Sciences
  • Helen LeBaron Hilton Endowed Chair
  • Kinesiology
  • Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
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