Department of Nutrition
We research how nutrition affects human health at molecular and population levels to shape public policy and help people make better diet and lifestyle choices.
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Boston, MA 02115
News
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What nutrition expert Walter Willett eats in a day
Walter Willett’s research has played a significant role in illuminating how diet and other lifestyle choices can impact chronic disease risk.
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Most Americans are eating enough protein, but choosing the right ‘package’ matters
Is eating more protein always better?
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Guidance for eating a heart healthy diet
For heart health, eating a healthy, balanced overall diet that is easy to maintain long-term is key, according to Harvard Chan’s Frank Hu.
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Allowing remote access to WIC nutrition, health benefits could keep more children enrolled
Allowing families to recertify their WIC eligibility remotely helped keep more kids in the program, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
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Addressing obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus in Middle East and North Africa
People in the Middle East and North Africa region are experiencing a disproportionately high burden of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Four decades into men’s health study, there’s still more to learn about healthy aging
The Health Professionals Follow-Up Study has generated important insights into diet and health, aging, and diseases such as prostate cancer.
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Invertebrate aquatic foods can help fill global gaps in nutrition
Mussels, crabs, oysters, and other aquatic invertebrates are exceptionally nutrient-dense and an important potential solution to micronutrient deficiencies around the world, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
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Healthier fats linked to longer survival after prostate cancer diagnosis
Replacing saturated and animal fats with unsaturated and plant-based fats is associated with a lower risk of death among men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer.
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What to eat for healthy aging, according to a nutrition researcher
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to eating for healthy aging, but there is plenty of evidence for plant-based, less-processed dietary patterns.
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Resistance training may substantially reduce type 2 diabetes risk
People who perform consistent midlife resistance training may substantially reduce their risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.
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