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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News
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Planetary Health Diet could help prevent millions of early deaths
Increasing global adoption of the Planetary Health Diet could lead to millions fewer premature deaths each year, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
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Higher ratio of plant protein to animal protein may improve heart health
Eating a diet with a higher ratio of plant-based protein to animal-based protein may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
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Early intervention key to stemming rising obesity rates
Nearly 75% of U.S. adults are overweight or obese, according to a recent Lancet study, and about 50% of young adults fall into that category.
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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.
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Healthy lifestyle choices can help control inflammation
Four lifestyle choices may help prevent or reduce chronic inflammation.
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Pesticide exposure from fruits, vegetables could lower male fertility
Couples undergoing fertility treatment may have lower fertilization rates if the male partner has a high intake of pesticide residue from fruits and vegetables, according to a Harvard Chan School study.
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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 education in medical schools—and the impact this could have on Americans’ diets and health.
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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.
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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.
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Food insufficiency increased with expiration of pandemic-era SNAP emergency allotments
Across the U.S., food insufficiency increased after pandemic-era SNAP emergency allotments expired, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
