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Why Some Diets Fail – UNC Researchers Investigate Metabolic Clues

Why Some Diets Fail – UNC Researchers Investigate Metabolic Clues

A new study from the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI), published in the American Journal of Physiology, reveals metabolic markers that may predict weight loss success on calorie restriction (CR). Led by Evan Paules, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the Hursting...

Winning at Weight Loss in the Tech Era with Deborah Tate, PhD

Winning at Weight Loss in the Tech Era with Deborah Tate, PhD

Originally aired on the Weight Loss And podcast In a world filled with smart rings, fitness trackers, and weight loss apps, knowing which digital tools actually work — and how to use them — can feel overwhelming. To help listeners cut through the noise, Weight Loss...

NC ➡️ Chile: NRI Research Featured at International Event

NC ➡️ Chile: NRI Research Featured at International Event

On March 14, Isis Trujillo-Gonzalez, PhD, an Assistant Professor of Nutrition at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) shared a presentation titled, “Beyond Macronutrients: The Influence of Dietary Choline on Obesity and Thermogenic Regulation” at the Advanced...

NRI Researchers Awarded for Outstanding Scientific Communication

NRI Researchers Awarded for Outstanding Scientific Communication

NRI Researchers Awarded for Outstanding Scientific Communication Two researchers at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI), Hannah Petry and Robert Weimer, MS, recently received notable poster awards, highlighting the important research being conducted in NRI...

Fueling the Future of Nutrition Science

Fueling the Future of Nutrition Science

In 2008, the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) began with just two faculty members and nine staff, driven by a bold vision: to revolutionize our understanding of nutrition. Today, thanks to continued investment in our work, we’ve grown into a world-class research...

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