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SPM Active® Supplementation
Study Purpose: The purpose of this study aims to explore the effects of SPM Active®, an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA) dietary supplement, on male adults with obesity.
The Polybar Study
We are studying how consuming a protein bar with polyphenols as a daily functional snack can support metabolic health.
More Than Genetics: How Daily Choices Influence Our Health
As the field of translational exposomics gains momentum, the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) stands at the forefront of research exploring how nutrition interacts with our environment and genes to influence lifelong health. A recent publication in Human...
Innovative Approaches to Promoting Physical Activity in Cancer Survivors
Engaging in physical activity improves quality of life for cancer survivors, yet nearly 60% of young adult cancer survivors are physically inactive. Researchers at UNC-CH and the NRI are looking for new approaches to encourage more cancer survivors to be physically...
Why Some Diets Fail – UNC Researchers Investigate Metabolic Clues
A new study from the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI), published in the American Journal of Physiology, reveals metabolic markers that may predict weight loss success on calorie restriction (CR). Led by Evan Paules, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the Hursting...
Helping Emotional Eaters Maintain Their Weight: A Promising New Approach
For many adults, eating in response to emotions rather than hunger – known as emotional eating – can lead to unwanted weight gain and increase the risk of serious health conditions like heart disease and diabetes. A new pilot study led by UNC Nutrition Research...
Appetite for Life: 3-Minute Nutrition Theories
Winning at Weight Loss in the Tech Era with Deborah Tate, PhD
Originally aired on the Weight Loss And podcast In a world filled with smart rings, fitness trackers, and weight loss apps, knowing which digital tools actually work — and how to use them — can feel overwhelming. To help listeners cut through the noise, Weight Loss...
