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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100% juice may contribute to weight gain
Drinking large amounts of fruit juice can be unhealthy because it is metabolized differently than whole fruit, which contains fiber.
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Eating plant protein in midlife may help women stay healthy as they age
Eating plant protein in midlife may help women stay healthy as they age.
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Course brings nutrition into medical education and practice
Good nutrition is an important component of fighting diseases such as cardiovascular conditions and type 2 diabetes, yet the topic is often overlooked during patients’ visits with doctors. A Harvard Chan School course addresses the issue, focusing on improving how nutrition is taught in medicine and integrated into clinical practice.
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Infertility in women linked to worse cardiovascular health later in life
In women who have given birth, a history of infertility may be associated with poorer cardiovascular health in midlife, according to a study co-authored by Harvard Chan School researchers.
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Preeclampsia and preterm birth risk may be reduced by calcium dose lower than current WHO standard
To help prevent preeclampsia and preterm birth, low-dose calcium supplementation may be as effective as the World Health Organization’s recommendation of high-dose calcium supplementation, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School and collaborators in India and Tanzania.
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No one-size-fits-all diet for improving longevity
Identify whole foods you enjoy and make your own healthy eating pattern, says nutrition expert.
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AHA recognizes healthy eating pattern study in top cardiovascular disease research advances for 2023
A study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers which linked a variety of healthy eating patterns with reduced risk of premature death was recognized by the…
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Avoiding hidden sources of added sugars
To reduce the amount of sugar in their diets, people should pay attention to unexpected sources of added sugar such as sweetened beverages, cereals, and yogurts, according to experts.
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Are sugar alcohols healthier alternative sweeteners?
Choosing sugar alcohols instead of sugar or other sweeteners may provide health benefits, but Harvard Chan School nutrition expert Frank Hu advises consuming them in moderation.
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Potatoes can be occasional part of healthy eating pattern
Potatoes may be reclassified from a vegetable to a grain in the federal government’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025–2030 because of the way their nutrient profile differs from that of other vegetables.
