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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A new framework for understanding obesity
Excess weight is commonly understood to be caused by an energy imbalance—more calories consumed than expended over the course of the day. A new study co-authored by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health argues that this framework is incorrect.
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Berries are among the healthiest foods you can eat
Fresh berries are among the top sources of vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting nutrients, and they can help reduce the risk of many age-related conditions, according to experts.
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Lifestyle changes can help prevent dementia
No matter how old you are, there are strategies that you can start right now to improve your chances of preventing dementia, say experts.
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Watch: 7th annual Nutrition Omics Symposium
Advances, Applications, and Translations in Nutrition and Epidemiology A virtual symposium co-chaired by Frank B. Hu (Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, USA), Miguel A. Martínez-González (University of Navarra,…
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Disruptions from COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa will have substantial health consequences
A new series of studies finds that disruptions from COVID-19 may have serious consequences for nutrition and health and exacerbate existing inequities in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Improving the Mexican diet
Alan Espinosa, SM ’22, is pursuing research into how food and lifestyle changes might improve health outcomes in Mexico.
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Is coffee good or bad for your health?
Although early studies of coffee suggested that it could lead to health problems, recent research provides strong evidence that drinking coffee actually has a variety of health benefits.
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The right ‘5-a-day’ mix of fruits and vegetables can boost longevity
Eating two servings of fruit and three servings of vegetables every day is the right mix for longevity, according to a large new study from researchers from Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health.
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Healthy plant-based diet associated with lower stroke risk
For immediate release: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Boston, MA – People who eat diets with higher amounts of healthy plant-based foods and lower amounts of less-healthy plant-based foods may reduce…
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Clear vision
Ajay Kolli, MPH ’21, hopes to boost overall health by improving eyesight.
