About Dr. Olson
Beth Olson is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Nutritional Sciences. She has a BS in Biochemistry from UW-Madison and a PhD in Nutrition from UC-Davis. Prior to coming to UW, she worked at Michigan State University and the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek, MI.
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August is National Breastfeeding Month
August is National Breastfeeding Month, organized by the US Breastfeeding Committee. The theme for 2022 is “Together We Can Do Great Things” which acknowledges that we all need to work […]
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Deeper Than Data Podcast: Dr. Adam Kuchnia
The latest research helps our society move forward and discover future medical break throughs, but how do those scientists reach these points? On the recent episode of Deeper Than Data, […]
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Summer hydration
With summer approaching, bringing warmer temperatures and outdoor activities, we need to pay attention to getting enough fluids. Water is an essential nutrient, making up about 50-60% of an adult’s […]
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Too much sitting around?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just released new data on how many adults are NOT physically active. Adults were asked: “During the past month, other than your […]
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Is the Chocolate from Your Valentine Heart-Healthy?
A sweet blog that is worth repeating! Chocolate has long been a favorite dessert and ingredient in American kitchens, and most chocoholics are ready to defend their “guilty” pleasure with […]
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Reduce calories in your holiday spirits
When planning your holiday meals, don’t forget to consider what you are drinking! Here are some tips from our department’s own Taiya Bach: CALS Wellness Committee tip: Reduce calories in […]
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Sodium Reductions in Food
The FDA recently released guidance on sodium reduction goals for commercially processed, packaged, and prepared foods. But what does that mean for you as a consumer? It is important to […]
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Skip Being Stuffed this Thanksgiving
As we enter into the holiday season, it is easy to become overfilled with joy, excitement, and even food. How can we enjoy our holidays, especially Thanksgiving, a holiday focused […]
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Fall Holidays & Added Sugars
What’s the matter with added sugar? We are told to stay away, but why should we? Sugar is defined as the class of soluble, crystalline, typically sweet-tasting, carbohydrates. Some sugars […]