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UNT professor Brian McFarlin gives tips on eating healthier

Eating healthier might seem like an impossible task, but UNT professor Brian McFarlin says there are simple steps you can take toward a better diet.  

“Try to find a diet for you, and don’t feel bad about it,” says McFarlin, who works in the Departments of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation and Biological Sciences at UNT. “Honestly, the biggest thing we know is that the negative health aspects of poor dietary choices are very damaging long-term.”

McFarlin offers these tips to transform your diet — without having to eliminate all your favorite foods.

Events, Experts on the Menu for Thanksgiving Festivities

DENTON (UNT), Texas — Special Thanksgiving feasts are on the menu next week for the University of North Texas community, including a Thanksgiving dinner for students who have never experienced one, as well as a special vegan meal for students who don’t eat animal products such as turkey or eggs.

Additionally, several UNT experts are available to comment on Thanksgiving topics ranging from ways to host a holiday shindig to tips for picking the perfect wine.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT THANKSGIVING DINNER

How can you plan a trip for your multi-generational family?

Family trips can be the highlight of any year, but they sometimes get more difficult to plan when including different age groups -- from great-grandparents to young children. Young Hoon Kim, associate professor of hospitality and tourism management, is an expert world traveler and says while there is no pre-set perfect vacation, planning and forethought can make any vacation more cost-efficient and enjoyable for all.

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