Nutrient: Vitamin D

Nutrient: Vitamin D

May 5, 2023 | Kohlmeier, News

Vitamin D is both a nutrient we eat and a hormone our bodies make when the skin is exposed to sunlight. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that has long been known to help the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus; both are critical for building bones. Also,...
Are you a super-taster?

Are you a super-taster?

April 24, 2023 | News

Nutrigenetics and -genomics are the sciences examining the interplay of our genes and how nutrition works in our bodies. While complex, these concepts are sometimes easily illustrated by such means as simple test strips of specially treated paper placed on the tongue....
NC Science Festival | Saturday, April 22 | 10am – 2pm

NC Science Festival | Saturday, April 22 | 10am – 2pm

April 17, 2023 | News

Come visit the UNC Nutrition Research Institute for a taste test, Saturday, April 22 from 10 AM to 2 PM! Learn how genetics can affect how certain foods taste to us. Our “tongues-on” activity will stimulate your curiosity along with your taste buds. You will interact...
Arugula, Mozzarella and Black Grapes

Arugula, Mozzarella and Black Grapes

April 6, 2023 | News

Enjoy this healthy and delicious springtime salad featuring arugula, mozzarella and black grapes. Arugula, a leafy green, is dense with the natural antioxidants vitamin C, vitamin K and vitamin A. In addition to fighting free radical activity, these vitamins offer...
When Mom Drinks, Baby Drinks

When Mom Drinks, Baby Drinks

March 31, 2023 | News, Saini News, Smith News

It is a hidden truth that 1 in 7 pregnant people in United States reports drinking alcohol in the past 30 days. And about 1 in 20 pregnant people reports binge drinking—defined as 4 or more alcoholic beverages on one occasion—in the past 30 days. Nipun Saini, PhD, a...