Cheatham Nutrition & Cognition Lab

Cheatham Nutrition & Cognition Lab The research in our lab focuses on effects of nutrition on brain development and function throughout the lifespan. Carol L. Cheatham, Ph.D.

We are a UNC - Chapel Hill lab located at the UNC-CH Nutrition Research Institute on the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis NC (outside of Charlotte). We have studied breastfed 6-month olds to determine how the mother’s genotype affects brain development. Most recently, we have enrolled 65- to 79- year-olds who are experiencing mild cognitive decline to see if supplementing their diet with blueberries slows down the effects of memory loss. specializes in the effects of nutrition on pediatric brain development. Dr. Cheatham and her team are working to discover how certain nutrients affect the development of people across the lifespan. For example, she is interested in the development of memory and attention as they are the basis for learning and thus, school readiness. Many different methods are used in the Cheatham lab to assess abilities.

Celebrating World Milk Day and the incredible nourishment it provides—from first feedings to growing bodies and beyond! ...
01/11/2026

Celebrating World Milk Day and the incredible nourishment it provides—from first feedings to growing bodies and beyond! 🤍🥛

Fresh, flavorful, and perfect for winter! ❄️🥦🥕 These January seasonal foods—citrus, kale, winter squash, Brussels sprout...
01/07/2026

Fresh, flavorful, and perfect for winter! ❄️🥦🥕 These January seasonal foods—citrus, kale, winter squash, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and carrots—are packed with nutrients to keep you cozy and healthy all month long.

Monday Made Well: White Bean Soup from Feel Good Foodie Cozy up with this white bean soup—packed with gut-healthy fiber ...
01/05/2026

Monday Made Well: White Bean Soup from Feel Good Foodie

Cozy up with this white bean soup—packed with gut-healthy fiber for Fiber Focus Month and perfect for National Soup Month. 🍲 A warm, high-fiber boost for cold-weather immunity!

New year, fresh energy. Wishing you love, growth, and good things ahead. 💛🌠
01/01/2026

New year, fresh energy. Wishing you love, growth, and good things ahead. 💛🌠

Monday Made Well: Avocado Party Dip from  Party hack: 5 minutes, 1 bowl, endless compliments. 👏  Try out this fun and nu...
12/29/2025

Monday Made Well: Avocado Party Dip from

Party hack: 5 minutes, 1 bowl, endless compliments. 👏 Try out this fun and nutritious dip for your next party! 🥑

Merry Christmas! Wishing you a day filled with love, joy, and all the blessings this season brings. ❤️✨
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas! Wishing you a day filled with love, joy, and all the blessings this season brings. ❤️✨

Christmas Eve blessings from our home to yours. May your night be warm, joyful, and full of love. 🎄❄️
12/24/2025

Christmas Eve blessings from our home to yours. May your night be warm, joyful, and full of love. 🎄❄️

Monday Made Well: Deviled Eggs from  Creamy, tangy, perfectly seasoned... These are a crowd pleaser packed with so much ...
12/22/2025

Monday Made Well: Deviled Eggs from

Creamy, tangy, perfectly seasoned... These are a crowd pleaser packed with so much nutrition! Try them out for your holiday plans and let us know how delcious they are :) 🥚😍

Soft reminder: you’re growing in ways you don’t even notice yet.💕
12/18/2025

Soft reminder: you’re growing in ways you don’t even notice yet.💕

Monday Made Well: Avocado Dark Chocolate Mousse from   This chocolate mousse comes together in minutes — and it’s so ric...
12/15/2025

Monday Made Well: Avocado Dark Chocolate Mousse from

This chocolate mousse comes together in minutes — and it’s so rich and delicious you’ll never believe it’s nutrient-dense and contains no added sugars. Avocados make the mousse ultra-creamy, nutritious, and thanks to their neutral flavor… you won’t even notice they’re in there. 🥑

Happy Hanukkah! May the lights of the menorah bring you joy, peace, and blessings throughout the festival. 🕎✨
12/14/2025

Happy Hanukkah! May the lights of the menorah bring you joy, peace, and blessings throughout the festival. 🕎✨

Holiday prep with a newborn = doing what you can, when you can… and letting the rest go. We’re choosing cozy over chaos ...
12/11/2025

Holiday prep with a newborn = doing what you can, when you can… and letting the rest go. We’re choosing cozy over chaos this year. 🎄🍼

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Kannapolis, NC

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+17042505018

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