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A Paper on Sodium

A Paper on Sodium

by Grayson Burgess The NRI’s fourth annual Virtual Internship Program (VIP) concluded on July 20 with 21 high school students from around the country presenting their research on the nutrients of their choice. Their research papers have been compiled into a journal,...

Folate is Essential, But Don’t Overdo It

Folate is Essential, But Don’t Overdo It

Folate is a water-soluble vitamin, naturally found in many foods. Folate helps to make DNA and RNA and is involved in metabolism of amino acids. It is needed to produce healthy red blood cells and plays a key role in removing homocysteine, a molecule that can exert...

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Pave the Way to a Healthier Future To purchase a commemorative brick, complete the form below. Upon hitting submit, you will be directed to the payment page. A 4″x8″ brick is $125. If you would like to buy more than one brick please revisit this page and place another...

A Paper on Choline

A Paper on Choline

by Sumayyah Elkhouly The NRI’s fourth annual Virtual Internship Program (VIP) concluded on July 20 with 21 high school students from around the country presenting their research on the nutrients of their choice. Their research papers have been compiled into a journal,...

VIP Student Journal: 2023

VIP Student Journal: 2023

Our Virtual Internship Program is offered to high school students (those entering 9th grade through recent graduates entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2023. This four-week program provides opportunities to learn from NRI principal investigators, participate in group mentoring sessions, and complete an independent nutrition research paper and presentation.

A Paper on Vitamin E

A Paper on Vitamin E

by Caroline Johnson The NRI’s fourth annual Virtual Internship Program (VIP) concluded on July 20 with 21 high school students from around the country presenting their research on the nutrients of their choice. Caroline Johnson, a rising ninth grader at Pine Lake...