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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Vegan diet can benefit both health and the environment
There is strong evidence that a plant-based diet is the optimal diet for living a long and healthy life, according to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health nutrition expert…
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Dietary fat is good? Dietary fat is bad? Coming to consensus
Which is better, a low-fat/high-carbohydrate diet or a high-fat/low-carbohydrate diet—or is it the type of fat that matters? In a new paper, researchers laid out the case for each position and came to a consensus and a future research agenda.
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Can eating organic foods cut cancer risk?
A new study indicates that adults who most frequently consumed organic fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meat and other foods had 25% fewer cancers when compared with adults who never ate…
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Certain vitamins and minerals may help boost longevity
Keeping the body supplied with certain vitamins and minerals such as magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids may help with healthy aging.
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Lobster’s healthfulness depends on how it’s served
When it’s not doused in butter or mayonnaise, lobster can be a healthy option.
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Peanuts and peanut butter can be healthy
Peanuts are often regarded as less healthy than tree nuts such as almonds, but that isn’t necessarily true.
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Researching chronic disease in the aftermath of a hurricane
One year after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, a large observational study will document the development of cardiovascular and other chronic diseases among the island’s adult population.
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Study says no amount of alcohol is safe, but expert not convinced
A new study suggested that alcohol’s risks outweigh any potential health benefits from moderate drinking, but Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, said he’s not convinced.
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Study: For healthiest diet, eat moderate amount of carbs
Low-carb diets have become increasingly popular, but a new study suggests that the healthiest diets include moderate amounts of carbohydrates. The large-scale study, co-authored by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan…
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For teaching kitchen researchers, a day of sharing and collaboration
Physicians, healthcare professionals, students, and researchers gather to learn about, and discuss experiences related to teaching kitchens, and their potential health impacts.
