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UNC Nutrition Research Institute The UNC NRI is a research institute that focuses on personalized nutrition. Learn more at uncnri.org.

Part of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the NRI seeks to understand the variance in people’s DNA, metabolism and nutrient requirements and how this impacts their health. Long term, the NRI’s discoveries will lead to individually tailored nutrition recommendations that will allow people to customize their diets in order to maximize wellness and reduce risk of disease.

10/13/2026

What age does perimenopause actually begin? The answer may be earlier than you think, and it is not the same for everyone.

In this short video, Abbie Smith-Ryan, PhD, explains when women may begin experiencing perimenopause and why recognizing the transition matters for long-term health.

Watch to learn more or register for the next AFL at uncnri.org/AFL

Hunger. Fullness. Stress. Emotions. Your body is constantly sending signals, but are you hearing them?Join Ramine Alexan...
10/12/2026

Hunger. Fullness. Stress. Emotions. Your body is constantly sending signals, but are you hearing them?

Join Ramine Alexander, PhD, for The Science Behind Hunger, Fullness, and Emotional Eating, a free Appetite for Life program exploring the complex relationship between food, the body, and everyday life.

You will learn how appetite awareness, including recognizing and responding to natural hunger and fullness cues, may help support healthier eating patterns and long-term well-being.

Attend online from anywhere or join us in person at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute.

• Thursday, October 22 at 12 PM ET
• Unlimited virtual access with registration
• Only 40 in-person seats available

Choose the option that works for you and register at https://bit.ly/4xnqyOg

GLP-1s are everywhere. Reliable answers can be harder to find.Do they really work? Are they safe long-term? What happens...
10/10/2026

GLP-1s are everywhere. Reliable answers can be harder to find.

Do they really work? Are they safe long-term? What happens when you stop taking them? Do they cause muscle loss? And are compounded versions the same as FDA-approved medications?

The UNC Nutrition Research Institute’s GLP-1 resource brings the science together in one place, with clear information and insights from NRI experts who study metabolism, muscle health, obesity, healthy aging, and disease prevention.

Explore:

• How GLP-1 medications work
• Answers to common questions
• Myths versus facts
• Perspectives from NRI researchers
• Current GLP-1 research and news

Skip the hype and start with the science: https://uncnri.org/glp-1s



This resource provides general educational information and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice.

Happy World Egg Day! There’s more to an egg than meets the eye. Eggs are a source of choline, a nutrient the brain and n...
10/09/2026

Happy World Egg Day!

There’s more to an egg than meets the eye. Eggs are a source of choline, a nutrient the brain and nervous system need for functions including memory and muscle control.

Want to learn more about choline and the research happening at the NRI? Crack open the science: uncnri.org/choline

10/08/2026

Can food help during perimenopause?

While there is no single food or perfect diet that can eliminate every symptom, nutrition can play an important role in supporting energy, muscle, bone, metabolism, and overall health during this transition.

In this short video, Abbie Smith-Ryan, PhD, explains how everyday food choices may help women feel stronger and invest in their long-term health.

Watch the whole webinar or sign up for the next AFL at: uncnri.org/AFL

🇺🇸 A healthy smile for those who served.The UNC Adams School of Dentistry is offering free dental care for veterans on F...
10/07/2026

🇺🇸 A healthy smile for those who served.

The UNC Adams School of Dentistry is offering free dental care for veterans on Friday, November 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Veterans interested in receiving care should complete the registration form in advance: https://bit.ly/4xXJGUc

Please share this opportunity with a veteran in your life!

Behind every future scientist is someone who encouraged them to ask “why.” In honor of World Teachers’ Day on October 5,...
10/05/2026

Behind every future scientist is someone who encouraged them to ask “why.”

In honor of World Teachers’ Day on October 5, we’re celebrating NRI researchers who teach, mentor, and help students build the confidence to pursue their own discoveries.

From classroom lessons to laboratory breakthroughs, see how they’re passing science forward.

Read “Passing Science Forward: How NRI Researchers Teach the Next Generation” at uncnri.org/news

10/03/2026

We were not born counting calories. So how do we learn when, what, and how much to eat?

Our eating patterns are shaped by hunger, fullness, emotions, and the world around us. Join Ramine Alexander, PhD, for October’s Appetite for Life, “The Science Behind Hunger, Fullness, and Emotional Eating,” to explore the science behind these connections.

• October 22 at noon
• Attend virtually or in person

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3VMEKDo

Your brain uses it. Your liver needs it. Your muscles depend on it. Every cell in your body contains it.Meet choline, th...
10/02/2026

Your brain uses it. Your liver needs it. Your muscles depend on it. Every cell in your body contains it.

Meet choline, the essential nutrient doing a lot of behind-the-scenes work in your body.

Are you getting enough? Explore choline-rich foods, compare daily amounts, meet NRI experts, and discover what the latest science says.

Hint: One large egg provides about 147 mg.

Get to know choline: https://uncnri.org/choline/

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