Appetite for Life: Nutrition Trivia Night

Appetite for Life: Nutrition Trivia Night Thursday, January 26 at 6 PM Gaelic Alley Irish Pub 114 S. Main Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081 What’s the difference between a vitamin and a mineral?  Grab a pint and get ready to test your nutrition knowledge! The UNC...
We’re Hiring

We’re Hiring

Start the new year fresh, come work for us! We currently have multiple positions open, including: Research Assistant (Tate Lab) Business Officer Accounting Technician Lab Manager (Voruganti Lab) Research Associate (Voruganti Lab)   All employees of the Nutrition...
Nutrition Tips for 2023

Nutrition Tips for 2023

Many of us in the new year resolve to be healthier. It’s a great goal, but how do we accomplish it? Kendra Nelson, MPH, a registered dietitian and member of the Voruganti lab here at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute, has provided us with some great guidelines to...
Navigating Recovery During the Holidays

Navigating Recovery During the Holidays

This article originally appeared on LivingFreeLab.org. By Katie Olson During the holiday season, more than 85% of Americans are known to overeat (Perrigo, 2018). The emphasis on food and food-centered celebrations can make the holidays even more difficult for people...
Support Our Science

Support Our Science

Our science is complex, but the purpose is clear: We do it for you! Your nutritional needs are as unique as you are. They depend on things like your genes, microbes, and environment. We focus on understanding how these individualities affect the way nutrition works to...