What We Do
Overview
The NUEVA project is leveraging community-engaged and mixed methods approaches to design, implement, and evaluate a multi-functional and multi-platform app for senior nutrition programs in Central Texas. Currently, we are applying theories and models to create and pilot test a prototype for the app and web interface. Over the next year, we will complete additional testing and modification of the NUEVA app. Ultimately, our work will help to build capacity for policy, systems, and environmental changes to support senior nutrition in our region and beyond.
Engage Students in Research
Selena Ramirez, a graduate student in nutrition, traveled to the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) annual meeting in Washington, DC in July of 2023 and presented a research poster about NUEVA
Chelsea Hopkins, an undergraduate student in nutrition, interned with the NUEVA project in the Summer of 2023 through the NUTR 4301 Career Exploration course and was involved in alpha testing and created a GIS story map.
Share Research at Conferences
NUEVA research has been presented at the following conferences:
- ISBNPA 2023; Uppsala, Sweden
- SNEB 2023; Washington, DC
- INNU 2024; Des Moines, IA
- ISBNPA 2024; Omaha, NE
- USAging 2024; Tampa, FL
Enrich Scholarly Community on Campus
NUEVA research has been presented at the following events of the Texas State University campus in San Marcos, TX.
- FCS in Bloom 2023; School of Family and Consumer Sciences
- FCS in Bloom 2024; School of Family and Consumer Sciences
- Health Scholar Showcase 2024; Translational Health Research Center
Published Journal Articles
· Sep 10, 2024
Create Story Maps
Our team has created story maps in ArcGIS to highlight gaps and opportunities related to food access for senior nutrition, including food insecurity.
News Archive
Ashley Danielson, RDN, LD from the Nutrition and Aging Resource Center visits NUEVA
April 26, 2024 - NUEVA project partner & Nutrition Coordination Director of the Nutrition and Aging Resource Center Ashley Danielson, RDN, LD travelled to Texas State University to meet with the NUEVA team, visit the Translational Health Research Center, and try out the NUEVA app during a ride along of meal deliveries. We enjoyed Ashley's visit and hope that she'll come back to see us soon!
Dr. Samjhana Shakya joins NUEVA team
January 7, 2024 - NUEVA is proud to announce the addition of Samjhana Shakya, PhD, MPH as a postdoctoral scholar. Dr. Shakya comes to us from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences where she received her PhD in Health Promotion and Prevention Research. She received her MPH from the University of Kentucky.