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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.
Breaking the Obesity-Cancer Link
It was in graduate school at UNC-Chapel Hill that Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) Director Stephen Hursting first got interested in cancer research. After completing his MPH and working for two years as a research associate at Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer...
The HONOR Study
Researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill are conducting a research study where participants will be interviewed about their eating concerns, and their interest in using technology in future treatment programs to manage their type 2 diabetes.
The Satisfy Study Session 4 04202022
DPP Problem-Solving Worksheet Fats: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly More About Fats 3 Ways to Eat Less Fat Taking Charge of Eating
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The Satisfy Study Session 3 04132022
Three Patterns of Eating Handout MyPlate Model
Training Future Scientists at the NRI
The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) is helping mold the scientific minds of tomorrow by offering unique opportunities for undergraduate college students to work in laboratories directly with our faculty investigators and their research staffs. Through the NRI...
Participant Sessions
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PUFA Metabolism Affected by Genetics and Diet
While polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are widely considered to be among the “good” dietary fats, clear evidence of their health benefits in humans is surprisingly limited. One of the likely causes of this ambiguity is the complexity of PUFA metabolism in the...
The Satisfy Study Session 2 04062022
Healthy Snacks Handout Physical vs Emotional Hunger Handout