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Our research not only influences the scientific community, but the general public as well. We strive to share our discoveries with everyone. Read some of our latest articles on what is happening at the Nutrition Research Institute.
Nutritional Impact on Gut Microbiota and Human Health
Study Purpose: We are studying how food is broken down by human gut microbiota and how nutrition plays an essential role in overall health. Recruitment Requirements: Ages 18–65 BMI: 18–25 or 30–40 Generally healthy Not currently breastfeeding Not taking medications or...
Appetite for Life: Kickstart Your Wellness
On January 30, 2025, High Performance Training (HPT) gym hosted the Nutrition Research Institute for the fourth iteration of our annual Wellness Workshop. Attendees heard from NRI representative, Leah Bouk, who shared insights about the Nutrition for Precision Health...
How the NPH Study is Shaping the Future of Health
The Nutrition for Precision Health (NPH) study has set out to answer a compelling question: Can a personalized diet improve health and help prevent chronic diseases? This national initiative, part of the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us program, is exploring...
A1C and Diabetes
This article originally appeared on UNC Health Talk. If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes, you may have heard the term “A1C.” This is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar level over the last 90 to 120 days, and it’s a powerful tool for...
Susan Sumner, PhD, featured in The Boston Globe article on Living a Longer, Healthier Life
In a recent The Boston Globe article, Susan Sumner, PhD, a professor of nutrition at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute, discussed the importance of metabolites in understanding lifelong health. The article, titled “What do celery, dark chocolate, and parsley have...
Appetite for Life: Wellness Workshop
Kickstart Your Wellness: Your Personalized Approach to Health in 2025 Register today! Are you ready to start the New Year with a plan that’s as unique as you are? Join us at Appetite for Life: Kickstart Your Wellness, an interactive workshop designed to help you...
Shaping the National Dialogue: Susan Smith on Alcohol and Public Health
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recently released a pivotal report examining the health impacts of moderate alcohol consumption. Requested by Congress, this report is intended to inform the next edition of the Dietary Guidelines for...
Holiday Eating: 7 Ways to Nurture Your Body and Banish Guilt
This article originally appeared on UNC HEALTH TALK Are visions of sugar plums dancing in your head? Along with Christmas cookies, cheese spreads, eggnog, casseroles, hot chocolate, gingerbread and peppermint candies? How do you stay healthy—physically and...
Closing the Nutrition Gap in Healthcare: UNC Partners with RCCC
The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) is proud to partner with Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC), a fellow North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) institution, to bridge a crucial gap in healthcare education—nutrition. This effort highlights the importance of...