The UNC Nutrition Research Institute is closing the gap between Carolina researchers and the community by sharing its latest health and nutrition research through its monthly “Appetite for Life” outreach program.
The NRI launched Appetite for Life shortly after the institute opened in 2008 to host cooking and science demonstrations, events and interactive lectures that present nutrition research in a new way that’s easy to understand and builds connections with community members.
“What we like to tell people, especially when we’re getting them ready to serve as a speaker, is we want it to feel more like a TED Talk,” said Sarah Hreyo, development associate at the NRI. “Something where people are engaged, they’re excited, they’re learning, but it’s not over their heads.”