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New Research Explores Choline Metabolites and Long-Term Diabetes Risk
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From Genes to Cancer Risk: Student Research in Precision Nutrition
Graduate students at the NRI are uncovering how genetics and multi-omics can transform nutrition into a more precise, preventive, and personal science.
Beyond Weight Loss: What Patients Really Need
When it comes to body weight, no single story or strategy fits all. Conversations about weight and health are evolving, as more clinicians and researchers seek to support individuals in ways that reflect both scientific evidence and patient-centered care.
September 2025 AFL Registration
This in-person Appetite for Life event will take you inside the kitchen to explore simple, seasonal recipes that are both delicious and nutritionally balanced.
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The NRI is a center for precision nutrition training through programs for graduate and medical students, post-doctoral trainees, faculty, practicing physicians and other medical providers, registered dietitians, and industry professionals.