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**WHNRC Nutrition Studies** The Western Human Nutrition Research Center is one of six USDA-funded human nutrition centers in the country. Located on the University of California, Davis campus, the goal of the Center is to define nutrition interventions that promote good health. The Center is currently accepting volunteers for the following studies:  WHNRC Fiber Intervention Study **Who is conducting the study?** Danielle Lemay, Ph.D. from the Western Human Nutrition Research Center (WHNRC) and Department of Nutrition, at the University of California, Davis. **What is the purpose of this study?** We hope to determine if adding inulin, a type of dietary fiber, to a diet that does not have enough fiber would raise the levels of potentially beneficial bacteria in the gut, reduce gut inflammation and gut leakiness caused by a vaccine, and increase immune response to vaccination **Where is the study being conducted?** WHNRC, 430 West Health Sciences Drive, University of California, Davis, California, 95616 Directions to WHNRC **For more information, click here**  Dietary Guidelines for Americans Study **Who is conducting the study?** Kevin Laugero, PhD from the Western Human Nutrition Research Center (WHNRC) and Department of Nutrition, at the University of California, Davis. **What is the purpose of this study?** The purpose of this research is to see if achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight is the main health promoting recommendation of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) for women at risk for diabetes, heart disease or stroke. **Where is the study being conducted?** WHNRC, 430 West Health Sciences Drive, University of California, Davis, California, 95616 Directions to WHNRC **For more information, click here**  Study of Metabolic Rate in Whole Room Calorimeter **Who is conducting the study?** Nancy L. Keim, PhD and Sridevi Krishnan, PhD from the Western Human Nutrition Research Center (WHNRC) and the Department of Nutrition at the University of California, Davis. ****What is the purpose of this study?**** We are developing “best practice methods” for using our whole room calorimeter to measure resting metabolic rate and the increase in metabolic rate that occurs after a meal. Healthy men and women between the ages of 18 and 65 years are invited to participate. The research study involves resting in a room calorimeter, eating a standard meal, and remaining in the calorimeter for another 6-8 hours. **Where is the study being conducted?** WHNRC, 430 West Health Sciences Drive, University of California, Davis, California 95616 Directions to WHNRC **For more information, click here**   Cardiometabolic Effects of Sweet Cherry Juice ****Who is conducting the study?**** Kevin Laugero, PhD, from the Western Human Nutrition Research Center (WHNRC) and Department of Nutrition, at the University of California, Davis. **What is the purpose of this study?** This study is testing the effects of consuming sweet cherry juice on cardiovascular and metabolic health. **Where is the study being conducted?** WHNRC, 430 West Health Sciences Drive, University of California, Davis, California, 95616 Directions to WHNRC **For more information, click here**  Macrophage Study **Who is conducting the study?** Charles Stephensen, Ph.D. from the Western Human Nutrition Research Center (WHNRC) part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) **What is the purpose of this study?** To perform in vitro experiments investigating the impact of diet-derived metabolites and gut-derived bacteria on the functional capacity of monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs) derived from healthy human subjects **Where is the study being conducted?** WHNRC, 430 West Health Sciences Drive, University of California, Davis, California, 95616 Directions to WHNRC **For more information, click here**  Pulse Biomarker Study: Metabolomic Signatures of Dietary Pulses **Who is conducting the study?** Brian Bennett, Ph.D., Research Leader from the Western Human Nutrition Research Center (WHNRC), part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). **What is the purpose of this study?** We hope to determine if pulse (beans, peas, and lentils) consumption can be detected using biomarkers in the blood or urine. We hope to identify these biomarkers of pulse consumption. **Where is the study being conducted?** WHNRC, 430 West Health Sciences Drive, University of California, Davis, California, 95616 Directions to WHNRC **For more information, click here**  Fruit and Vegetable Biomarker Study: Dietary Biomarker Development Center (DBDC) **Who is conducting the study?** Carolyn M. Slupsky, Ph.D., UC Davis Professor and DBDC Program Director. **What is the purpose of this study?** We hope to identify biomarkers in the blood and urine that provide information about fruit and vegetable intake. We will be specifically investigating biomarkers for bananas, peaches, strawberries, tomatoes, green beans, and carrots. **Where is the study being conducted?** WHNRC, 430 West Health Sciences Drive, University of California, Davis, California, 95616  Directions to WHNRC **For more information click here**   WHNRC Yogurt and GI Health Pilot Study **Who is conducting the study?** Danielle Lemay, Ph.D. and Bess Caswell, Ph.D. from the Western Human Nutrition Research Center (WHNRC) and Department of Nutrition, at the University of California, Davis. **What is the purpose of this study?** To determine whether yogurt intake has a positive effect on gastrointestinal health in older adults. This data will contribute to growing knowledge on the potential health benefits of consuming fermented foods, particularly yogurt. **Where is the study being conducted?** WHNRC, 430 West Health Sciences Drive, University of California, Davis, California, 95616 Directions to WHNRC **For more information, click here**: https://studypages.com/s/join-our-study-to-learn-the-effects-of-yogurt-on-gut-health-450476/


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