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Precision Nutrition is Essential
In 2008, the UNC Nutrition Research Institute opened its doors with just two faculty members and nine staff. Established as an institute in the Nutrition department of the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the...
Preventing Childhood Obesity by Enhancing Parenting Practices and Behaviors
by: Paola Campos, PhD This begins with a story about a child – one who was too heavy for his age. This child, like many others, came into our clinic referred to us by his primary care physician. At barely 10 years of age, the child had high blood pressure, high blood...
Good Nutrition Goes Hand-in-Hand with Portion Control
Have you been making changes to your nutrition intake in hopes of seeing a change on the scale, but you are not seeing what you expected? It could be that you’re under- or over-estimating how much you are eating. While most people don’t weigh and measure their food,...
Wellness Workshop Wrap-Up
January marks a fresh start in many ways, including how to manage our own health. To help those who want a little guidance, the NRI recently presented a Wellness Workshop by partnering with High Performance Training, a privately owned gym in Kannapolis. Nutrition...
Free Event: Speed Dating with the NRI
Speed Dating with the NRI: 3-minute Nutrition Theories Rowan Cabarrus Community College | Kannapolis, NC February 8, 2024 at 6 PM This year we’re doing this popular event again! Principal investigators, postdocs, doctoral students, and research specialists will take...
‘Human’ touch improves weight-management apps
This article originally appeared on unc.edu. Written by Scott Jared, University Communications Traditional in-person weight-management programs result in about 10% weight loss over six to 12 months, better results than people get using more convenient smartphone apps....
Appetite for Life: Wellness Workshop
Your Generosity Fuels Tomorrow’s Discoveries
Curiosity. Intellect. Altruism. At the Nutrition Research Institute (NRI), our pursuit of groundbreaking nutrition solutions is fueled by the relentless spirit of discovery, the ability to empower young minds, and the transformation these individuals bring to...
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By donating to the Nutrition Research Institute, your money targets the root of most American disease. Our scientists focus on how our genes respond to food so that soon medical practitioners will be able to guide people in their health from childhood through old age. Our critical research depends on the generosity of people like you.
