Epidemiology: The story of disease.

Epidemiology: The story of disease.

May 22, 2023 | May News, News

Every good story includes the “5 Ws”: who, what, where, when, and why. In studying how disease begins and remains in a population, we’re writing the story of that disease, and we use the same technique. Understanding the various approaches to the “5 Ws” of a given...

Faculty – Deborah Tate, PhD

May 15, 2023

Deborah Tate, PhDInterim Director, Professor of Nutrition Biography Team Publications News dtate@unc.edu919-966-7546 Deborah Tate is the interim director and a professor in the Department of Nutrition. She holds a joint appointment in the Department of Health Behavior...
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,...
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...

Speed Dating with the NRI: 3-Minute Nutrition Theories

February 21, 2023

Appetite for Life ReviewSpeed Dating with the NRI: 3-Minute Nutrition Theories These 3-minute theory presentations are designed to effectively explain complex scientific research in down-to-earth language for a non-scientific audience.  Click a button below to read...