United States Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
Located on the University of California, Davis campus in the agricultural Central Valley, much of the WHNRC's research investigates whether and how foods and food constituents prevent obesity and chronic disease.
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Investigators and staff from the WHNRC Nutritional Phenotyping Study following a symposium in which staff presented methods and preliminary results from the study to the UC Davis nutrition community.
Human nutrition intervention study aims to help clarify if diet quality improves the health-promoting effects of moderate caloric restriction.
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Scientists and staff spread the word about WHNRC nutrition studies at the UC Davis Picnic Day. This festive annual event draws more than 70,000 attendees and is an opportunity to recruit study volunteers from the wider Davis community.
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We use a variety of studies to evaluate the effects of eating a high quality diet based on recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, compared to the typical American diet.
Microbiome, Diet and Immunity Research Unit
Obesity and Metabolism Research Unit
Volunteers Needed for WHNRC Nutritional Studies: