February 2015

Choline: An Essential Nutrient Makes Babies Smarter, Keeps Memory Keen and Prevents Disease, Yet Most Americas Are Missing Out Choline was discovered in 1862, but scientists did not fully understand its importance—or what foods contained it—for another 136 years. They...

Virtual Appetite for Life Seminars

The live stream video will begin when the event starts.  To watch directly on YouTube click the link below. Link will only become active the day of the event. Hit play at or just before the scheduled event time. Cooking Demo + Talk at Johnson and Wales University,...

Clinical Studies at the NRI

The Nutrition Research Institute is committed to conducting innovative, basic and translational science to support the understanding of individualized nutrition. These advances in science promote the prevention and reduction of chronic disease and obesity. To move...

NRI Faculty Elected as AHA Fellow

The NRI is proud to announce that Saroja Voruganti, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition at UNC Chapel Hill, has been elected a Fellow with the American Heart Association. Dr. Voruganti is one of 17 American Heart Association Fellows from several...