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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Time spent in nature can boost physical and mental well-being
Spending time outdoors in green spaces has been linked with myriad physical and mental health benefits, including lower mortality, according to Harvard Chan School’s Heather Eliassen.
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Low-carbohydrate diets emphasizing healthy, plant-based sources associated with slower long-term weight gain
Low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of plant-based proteins and fats with healthy carbohydrates such as whole grains were associated with slower long-term weight gain than low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of animal proteins and fats with unhealthy carbohydrates like refined starches, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
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Examining subsistence practices and environmental resilience on a Hawaiian island
Momi Afelin was inspired by her community’s commitment to preserving traditional practices and restoring the local food system to study nutrition and planetary health.
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Vitamin D supplements alone may not improve children’s bone health
Vitamin D supplementation in children can boost their levels of the nutrient, but does not appear to reduce their risk of bone fractures, according to a clinical trial.
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Energy drinks linked with high blood pressure during pregnancy
Consuming energy drinks before pregnancy may lead to an increased risk of gestational hypertension, or high blood pressure during pregnancy, according to a study co-authored by Harvard Chan School researchers.
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Mindful eating can be antidote to stress
A growing body of research suggests that taking the time to savor meals rather than gulping them down on the go can improve health and well-being and promote a healthier relationship to food.
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Portfolio diet may decrease risk of heart disease and stroke
The portfolio diet—a plant-based diet designed to lower unhealthy cholesterol—may lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
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Weight loss drug costs could go ‘out of control,’ says expert
Access to new weight loss drugs is in the hands of drugs companies, pharmacy benefit managers, and health insurers—leaving experts wondering about the future of health costs and outcomes among patients with obesity.
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‘Crossroads’ conversations: Faculty, alums share key career moments with students
Harvard Chan faculty and alumni shared stories about major transitional moments in their careers and lives at an October 16 dinner with students.
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Examining the link between metabolism, mortality, and longevity
A new Harvard Chan School study has identified a group of metabolites associated with risk of mortality, and another group linked with longevity.