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Appetite for Life: Innovative Solutions for Health Equity
National Nutrition Month: Breaking Down the Science of Nutrition
March is National Nutrition Month, but at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute we celebrate Nutrition daily. In our world-class research center, we’re working to discover why we are nutritionally so different from one another. To do this, we recruit great scientific...
Ryan Dayvault selected as cohort of “40 Under 40” honorees for 2024
Ryan Dayvault, UNC Nutrition Research Institute Facility Director, has been selected as one of the Charlotte Business Journal’s cohort of “40 Under 40” honorees for 2024. By Jen Wilson – Associate Editor, Charlotte Business Journal As the Charlotte region's population...
Wellness on the Menu: A Discussion on Nutrition and Community Health
International Women’s Day: NRI Women Speak on Pivotal Moments, Role Models, and Unique Contributions
As we commemorate International Women's Day, we reflect on pivotal moments that have shaped the careers of the women of the NRI. Their stories highlight the impact of motherhood, career transitions, mentorship, and cultural diversity on professional success. From...
Virtual Internship Program is accepting applications
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...
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