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.
665 Huntington Avenue
Building 2
Boston, MA 02115
News
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Beverages containing nonnutritive sweeteners may cause less childhood weight gain than sugary beverages
Youth who consume beverages containing sugar substitutes may experience less weight gain than their peers who consume sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
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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.
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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 new Harvard Chan School study.
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Encouraging men to eat less beef for personal and planetary health
Frequent red meat consumption is bad for both human and planetary health.
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Planetary Health Diet: Better for you, better for the planet
The Planetary Health Diet is a sustainable, flexible dietary pattern.
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Faculty offer Planetary Health Diet advice
The Planetary Health Diet is a sustainable, flexible eating pattern.
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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 number of physical and mental health issues and early death.
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What ultra-processed foods are the least heart-healthy?
When it comes to heart health, some ultra-processed foods are worse than others, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
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Overall diet matters for healthy aging
While there is no one-size-fits-all diet for longevity, eating patterns that emphasize unprocessed or minimally processed foods including vegetables, whole grains, nuts and legumes, seem to support healthy aging
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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.
