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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.
Appetite for Life: Building a Better Lifestyle
AoU: The Nutrition for Precision Health Study
Can a personalized diet help improve health and prevent chronic diseases? The Nutrition for Precision Health study is trying to answer this question by studying how individual people respond to different foods. Nutrition for Precision Health is a partner of the All of...
A Personal Perspective on the Impact of Nutrition: A Letter from Deborah F. Tate, PhD
A Personal Perspective on the Impact of Nutrition: A Letter from Deborah F. Tate, PhD Dear NRI Advocate, As a mother of three daughters, I’ve witnessed firsthand how vital nutrition is for optimal development, sports performance, and academic success. My journey as a...
Shena Cunningham
Empowering Health through Dedication:A Letter from Shena Cunningham Dear NRI Advocate, As someone who supports the day-to-day operations of the UNC Nutrition Research Institute, I see firsthand the dedication and passion our team brings to advancing nutrition...
Bridging Science and Community: A letter from Julian Robles
Bridging Science and Community:A Letter from Julian Robles Dear NRI Advocate, As a research technician at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute, I have the incredible opportunity to explore how nutrition impacts human health at a deeply personalized level. Every day,...
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New Research Explores Choline Metabolites and Long-Term Diabetes Risk
Research from the Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) sheds new light on the connection between choline metabolism and diabetes risk, focusing on a critical age range—adults in their 30s and 40s—when metabolic changes begin to take shape. The study, led by NRI...
Discover the NRI’s Impact: FY24 Report
Shop Smarter, Eat Healthier: Grocery Shopping Tips for Better Nutrition
Grocery shopping is more than just buying food—stores are designed to market products, both healthy and unhealthy, in the hopes you'll fill your cart. To help you shop smarter and make nutritious choices, we’ve put together some practical tips for your next grocery...