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Beyond Direct Damage: How Alcohol Alters the Entire Pregnancy Environment
Beyond Direct Damage: How Alcohol Alters the Entire Pregnancy Environment Dr. Smith’s laboratory studies the molecular mechanisms by which dietary components affect prenatal development. Current work largely focuses upon alcohol and how it causes Fetal...
Back-to-School Nutrition: How What Your Kids Eat Impacts Their Learning
Proper nutrition is the foundation for academic success. Key nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and complex carbohydrates are essential for brain function, memory, and cognitive performance.
Understanding Your Metabolism: How Nutrition Affects Energy Use
Join us on Wednesday, August 20 at noon for a free virtual Appetite for Life event with UNC Assistant Professor of Nutrition Blake Rushing, PhD.
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