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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Drinking green tea is a healthy habit
Green tea is an ancient drink that has developed a reputation as a superfood in recent years. Experts weighed in on its potential health benefits.
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Eating a plant-based diet over time appears safe regarding risk of hip fracture
Eating a plant-based diet over the long term does not appear to increase the risk of hip fracture in postmenopausal women, according to a new study co-authored by Harvard Chan School.
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Atlantic diet linked to health benefits, but watch the red meat
People who eat the Atlantic diet, which is based on traditional eating patterns in northwest Spain and northern Portugal, may reduce their risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
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Milk optional in a balanced diet
For those who eat a balanced diet, drinking milk isn’t necessary for good health, according to Harvard Chan School experts.
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Addressing food insecurity in students and postdocs
Food insecurity is a growing concern on university campuses, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is no exception.
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Dark chocolate is best choice for health—but don’t turn it into medicine
Chocolate can be delicious and an expression of love, but can it also be healthy? It depends on the variety.
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Assessing seafood’s potential to reduce global hunger, improve health
With the right investments and protections, “blue foods”—seafood including fish, molluscs, and aquatic plants—can reduce hunger and improve nutrition globally, according to Harvard Chan School’s Christopher Golden.
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Sugary drinks increase risk of cardiovascular disease, regardless of how much you exercise
Daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages may heighten the risk of developing cardiovascular disease even among those with above average physical activity levels, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School.
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Diets high in plant-based foods, low in processed foods, may help reduce cancer risk
Harvard Chan Studio held a panel discussion on February 5 in which experts debunked cancer misinformation and offered science-based dietary tips.
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Metabolic disorders like diabetes linked to female reproductive factors
Certain female reproductive characteristics may be risk factors for developing metabolic disorders like diabetes later in life, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School.
