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Science that shapes healthier lives.
HEALTHY AGING
More strength.
More independence.
What helps us keep doing the things we love as we age?
Explore how NRI scientists study nutrition, movement, and technology to support strength, mobility, and independence.
BRAIN HEALTH
From nutrients to neurons.
Understanding the brain.
How does nutrition shape the way we think, learn, and remember?
Explore how NRI scientists study the connections between food, genes, and brain health, from before birth through later life.
CANCER RESEARCH
Connecting nutrition.
Advancing cancer research.
How might nutrition influence cancer risk?
Discover the questions NRI scientists are asking about nutrients, metabolism, and new possibilities for prevention.
CHOLINE: ESSENTIAL NUTRIENT
One essential nutrient.
Different needs in every body.
Why do choline needs vary from person to person?
Discover how NRI scientists explore the role of genetics in how our bodies make and use this essential nutrient.
DIGITAL HEALTH
Everyday patterns.
New research possibilities.
Can understanding daily patterns help researchers develop more personalized support?
Explore how wearable devices and digital tools help researchers understand behavior and study support in everyday life.
FOLATE: ESSENTIAL NUTRIENT
One nutrient.
Countless connections.
What can the way our bodies use a nutrient tell us about health?
Take a closer look at folate and discover how studying nutrient metabolism can open new paths in nutrition research.
EXPLORING GLP-1s
Beyond weight loss.
Inside the science.
How does nutrition fit into the conversation about GLP-1 medications?
Explore the research and nutrition questions surrounding GLP-1 medications, beyond the buzz and headlines.
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