Sara K. Rosenkranz

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Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences
Expertise: Nutrition, Exercise and physical activity, Cardiometabolic health

Biography

Sara K. Rosenkranz is an expert on the interactions between nutrition and physical activity, as well as the influence of lifestyle on cardiovascular and metabolic health — including blood glucose, insulin, blood lipids, and inflammation.

Her research has examined topics such as the body's ability to digest starch; how eating strawberries impacts health; and the ways sedentary behavior affects chronic disease health outcomes.

Rosenkranz is an American College of Sports Medicine-certified exercise physiologist and a member of several professional organizations, including the American Heart Association and International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. The certified triathlon coach's studies have been published in peer-reviewed outlets including Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, Journal of Child Nutrition and Management, and International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Education

  • Ph.D., Human Nutrition, Kansas State University
  • M.S., Kinesiology, Kansas State University
  • B.A., Psychology, University of Kansas

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CoventryLive
The National Kidney Foundation has warned that what we drink on a daily basis can have a significant impact on our kidney health, even if we don't immediately feel the effects. Our kidneys play a crucial role in filtering waste products, balancing fluid levels and regulating electrolytes to maintain overall health, and what and how much we consume can directly influence these critical functions.
Daily Express
The components of our daily liquid consumption can have a profound impact on kidney health, even if the effects aren't immediately noticeable. Kidneys play a pivotal role in filtering waste, balancing fluid levels, and regulating electrolytes to ensure overall well-being.
Plymouth Live
What and how much you drink can directly influence critical kidney functions. For instance, adequate plain water intake supports glomerular filtration, where blood is filtered in the kidneys, separating water, salts, and other small molecules from the blood into urine. Drinking too much or too little water is linked to worsened outcomes in chronic kidney disease.
SurreyLive
The contents of our daily fluid intake can significantly affect kidney health, even if we don't immediately feel the consequences. Kidneys are central in filtering waste products, balancing fluid levels and regulating electrolytes to maintain overall health. What and how much you drink can directly influence critical functions.
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