Infant Nutrition & Cognition Study

06/26/2023

The Cheatham Nutrition & Cognition lab at UNC-CH's Nutrition Research Institute is hiring a study coordinator. Come work with young moms and their babies! Great position with full benefits and potential for quick promotion.

The Research Assistant position is part of the Cheatham Laboratory, which investigates how nutrition improves infant, children, and elderly brain function. Specifically, this team studies the importance of nutrients for the development of memory and attention abilities. The Research Assistant will b...

05/30/2023

We are currently enrolling moms and their 3-month-old breastfed infants. Contact us if you can help!

We want to learn more about how nutrition is related to babies' memories! If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, reach out to us to learn more about our Infant Nutrition & Cognition Study!

05/30/2023

We want to learn more about how nutrition is related to babies' memories! If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, reach out to us to learn more about our Infant Nutrition & Cognition Study!

08/09/2022

August is National Breastfeeding Month. This year's theme is "Together we can do great things."

You can help the NRI's Cheatham Nutrition & Cognition Lab show how nutrition helps babies grow and learn.

We're inviting women between the ages of 18 and 35 who are pregnant or breastfeeding to join us to study the impact of nutrition on babies' growth and health.

Learn more at uncnri.org/participate

08/09/2022

We're hiring! The Cheatham Nutrition & Cognition Lab at the UNC-Chapel Hill Nutrition Research Institute in Kannapolis, NC is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to coordinate a study the effects of choline, docosahexaenoic acid, and lutein in human milk on the cognitive abilities of infants.

Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3PMMOfD

06/28/2022

Did you know that, when tested, children saw improved memory and response time when consuming wild blueberries?

Learn more about the connection between food and brain health [link in bio].

06/28/2022

Happy to see the American Academy of Pediatrics lengthened its recommended minimum duration of breastfeeding to 2 years in its new policy statement released today. Check it out and see why that's good for both babies and nursing parents. https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/doi/10.1542/peds.2022-057988/188347/Breastfeeding-and-the-Use-of-Human-Milk?autologincheck=redirected

06/10/2022

This is a great resource for maternal health and mental health. Please share this post to increase awareness about the hotline!

A new national hotline designed to strengthen maternal health and mental health support accessibility is available. Call/text 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746) in English/Spanish. TTY users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-833-943-5746: http://ow.ly/RQJK50J5LRc

05/26/2022

There are a lot of questions about a new study published about SIDS. While this is important research, it doesn’t change the need to continue to practice safe sleep. Most sleep-related deaths in North Carolina are due to unsafe sleep environments, not SIDS. www.safesleepnc.org

05/16/2022

Neighbors, as a result of Abbott Nutrition's voluntary recall of certain powdered infant formulas, there is an infant formula shortage. ...

05/13/2022

The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines recommend eggs as an important first food for babies because early introduction (when baby is developmentally ready) may help reduce the risk of developing an egg allergy.

Eggs are also recommended as a fundamental first food because they have several key nutrients important during the time their brains are most rapidly developing – like choline, vitamin B12, and iodine.

These Pea Fritters are a delicious and nutritious way to introduce your child to eggs early in their feeding journey. Slice them into strips and serve with Greek yogurt for dipping!
https://www.incredibleegg.org/recipes/pea-fritters/

05/10/2022

Eggs are a yes-brainer for babies and toddlers. They're a complete protein and have several other key vitamins and minerals recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for little ones' growing brains and bodies, including vitamin B-12 and iodine.

Plus, the latest research shows that introducing eggs when a baby is developmentally ready (around 4-6 months of age) may help reduce the risk of developing an egg allergy. Learn more here:https://incredibleegg.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Food-Allergy-Parent-Guide.pdf

05/04/2022

What's your baby trying to tell you? 👶🗣

Read the article below to find out!

Well before they can say words, there are all sorts of ways your baby communicates with you. Learn why babies make an o shape with their mouth, what is rooting and lots more.

04/27/2022

New policy change will allow soldiers to have longer paternity leave and pump breaks! This is the kind of news we love to hear!!

Parents who are soldiers inspired a new Army directive on parenthood, pregnancy and postpartum policies.

04/25/2022

04/22/2022

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