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Shellfish good for nutrition, environment
While seafood is a good source of healthy animal protein, not all types are created equal—among them, shellfish are some of the most nutritious and environmentally sustainable, according to experts.
Opinion: Better nutrition education for doctors could help address diet-related diseases
In an Oct. 30 U.S. News and World Report commentary, David Eisenberg, adjunct associate professor of nutrition and director of culinary nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and co-authors outlined steps underway to improve nutrition…
Long-running Nurses’ Health Study seeking to diversify funding
For nearly five decades, the Nurses’ Health Study has investigated the risk factors for the most prevalent chronic diseases in women and thousands of scientific articles have drawn on its data. The study may come to an untimely…
Measuring the health value of carbohydrates
Carbohydrate quality, glycemic index, metabolic health were the focus at the Department of Nutrition’s annual Stare-Hegsted Lecture.
Opinion: House Farm Bill would undermine Dietary Guidelines for Americans
A new version of the Farm Bill proposed by the U.S. House of Representatives includes provisions that could harm federal nutrition programs, according to an editorial co-authored by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Eric Rimm.
Expert panel calls for nutrition competencies in U.S. medical education
A group of medical and nutrition experts recommended 36 competencies to address concern that many U.S. physicians are not trained to advise patients about nutrition and food choices.
Improving nutrition in coral reef countries while sustaining fisheries
Expanding sustainable-use marine protected areas—regions of the ocean where marine ecosystems are being preserved or rehabilitated, but where some level of fishing is allowed—could increase catch and help prevent micronutrient deficiencies in coral reef nations, according to a…
Ultra-processed foods: Five policy ideas that could protect health
Jerold Mande, adjunct professor of nutrition, offers recommendations for the next U.S. administration for policies around ultra-processed foods, which now make up about 70% of the items in grocery stores. Consuming these foods has been linked to a…
Billions worldwide consume inadequate levels of micronutrients critical to human health
More than half the global population consumes inadequate levels of several vitamins and minerals critical to human health, according to a new study by Harvard Chan School, UC Santa Barbara, and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition.
Improving biostatistical models to decrease health disparities
Briana Stephenson, assistant professor of biostatistics, develops biostatistical models to better understand population health disparities. In this Q&A, she shares what motivates her work and the broad applications of her research.
