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AFL Program Summaries 2020
Appetite For Life – Thursday, January 16, 2020: “Genes and individual response to nutrients in bone health,” was presented by Saroja Voruganti, PhD, Associate Professor of Nutrition, UNC Nutrition Research Institute. Studies have shown that obesity and diabetes weaken...
AFL Program Summaries 2019
Appetite For Life – Wednesday, January 16, 2019 with Yuan Li, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Associate-Sumner Lab: “Traditional Medicine: From Grandma’s Observations to Evidence-based Science” The long-standing system of medical treatment in China, especially the use of...
AFL Program Summaries 2017
Appetite For Life – September 27, 2017, with Folami Ideraabdullah, PhD: “Vitamin D and Human Health: 10 Things Your Mother Never Told You”. Vitamin D is an essential vitamin linked to human health and diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. It occurs...
2018 Appetite for Life
Appetite For Life – Monday, January 22, 2018, with Carol Cheatham, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience: “Why do we eat applesauce with pork?” Many explanations can be found as to why certain foods are always eaten together; some actually make...
Bridging Science and Community: A Letter and Video from Julian Robles
Understanding and Managing Stress Eating
by Irene Wang Originally published by the Living F.R.E.E. Lab During stressful times, many people reach for something crunchy, salty, or sweet - food that’s easily accessible and full of flavor, even when hunger isn’t the reason. While this is a common response, it’s...
Join Us in Advancing Nutrition Science – Study Opportunities for All Ages!
At the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI), we’re on a mission to advance health through precision nutrition – and we invite you to be a part of it! By participating in our studies, you can help us uncover how nutrition affects well-being at every stage of life and...
Join Us in Transforming Lives Through Nutrition Research
Managing Your Child’s Diabetes
By Amy Levenson, MD Amy Levenson, MD, is an assistant professor of pediatrics and associate program director of the Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship at the UNC School of Medicine. She is also a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist. Age-specific guidelines for...