May 20, 2020 | Kohlmeier, Kohlmeier News, News
Vitamin D deficiency impedes good immune function and has been shown to contribute to the seasonal increase of viral respiratory infections, possibly including COVID-19. A combination of factors makes it likely that individuals are deficient in vitamin D: old age,...
May 19, 2020 | News, Smith News
By Cecilia Kwan, PhD, RD Postdoctoral Research Associate, Smith Lab, UNC NRI Many people are concerned with maintaining a healthy weight and look for special food rules to help guide them. But sometimes these rules turn out to be more myth than fact. When to eat is...
May 19, 2020 | Kohlmeier, Kohlmeier News, News
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and the ASN Foundation, in announcing the 2020 recipients of its scientific achievement awards (senior investigator category), have named Martin Kohlmeier, MD, PhD, the recipient of their Excellence in Nutrition Education Award...
May 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Whether you’re in a work meeting or hanging out with friends, add a bit of flair to your virtual call with these downloadable, UNC Nutrition Research Institute Zoom backgrounds! Save one or both of these images by following the “Download” link, then...
April 21, 2020 | Cheatham News, N Krupenko News, News
The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) is known as a center for precision nutrition research. Did you know that we are also a center for precision nutrition training? At the NRI, graduate students have the unique opportunity to learn and work alongside leaders in...
April 21, 2020 | N Krupenko News, N-Krupenko, News
Natalia Krupenko, PhD, has been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) Director Steven Zeisel, MD, PhD, announced the promotion with great...
