Eating with the Seasons: Why It Matters for Your Health
When you shop at the farmer’s market, you’re doing more than supporting local growers – you’re nourishing your body with foods harvested at their peak. Seasonal eating isn’t just a trend; it’s rooted in science. At the UNC Nutrition Research...
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 adults with obesity.
Recruitment Requirements:
• Adults age 25-65
• BMI 30-40
• If you smoke, are allergic to fish, or take medication for diabetes, asthma or any autoimmune disease, you do not qualify.
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...