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The science of human nutrition has dramatically evolved over the past twenty-five years. Major advances in molecular and cell biology and the initiation of population-based, epidemiologic studies have increased the potential for nutrition programs to prevent disease and improve the quality of life for more people worldwide. The importance of applied nutrition is greater than ever before, and its research scope broader.
Once concerned primarily with eliminating nutritional deficiencies, nutrition programs are now focusing on the critical relationship between diet and the development of chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. At the same time, problems of malnutrition, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies in developing countries are still of great concern. At the Center for Human Nutrition, we aim to develop new ways to apply nutrition knowledge to improve the health of specific populations. Current areas of research emphasis include maternal-infant nutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, protein-energy metabolism, and obesity prevention intervention programs.
We welcome you to browse our worldwide research via the map above.
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USDA updates Food Guide Pyramid originally released in 1992 >>
CHN Director discusses global nutrition transition >>
Read the Spring 2005 newsletter >>
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Worldwide Research
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