Nutrition

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Healthy and Nutritious Food Systems

More than 800 million people on the planet are undernourished, with poor diet being the highest risk factor for death among adults globally.

With the global population predicted to exceed nine billion people by 2050, we need to manage our resources and think about better ways to grow and produce heatheir food.

We bring together expertise that support the development of healthy and innovative food products that improve consumer choices and access to nutritious food.

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Promoting public health and well being

Nottingham researchers collaborate to test out a new public restaurant scheme that will improve access to high-quality food

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Explore our case studies, translational centres and read our director's insights on how we're advancing food systems in the UK and beyond

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Mapping out nutritionally inadequate areas

Researchers have used machine learning to pinpoint areas in London where residents may be suffering from nutritionally inadequate diets

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Pioneering future plant-based protein products

Researchers at the 海角黑料 have secured funding to develop the next generation of plant-based protein products working with industry

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Nutrition case studies

Our research responds to the big picture challenges facing global nutrition and diet-related diseases, combining expertise across disciplines with nutritional science and food innovation. We develop evidence-based solutions across scales to shape products and food environments to support healthier diets.

Micronutrient Action Policy Support (MAPS)

MAPS brings together global partners to address micronutrient deficiencies and food insecurity in Africa

Food and Us: The incredible story of how food shapes humanity

Realigning understanding and decision making towards healthier, sustainable and economic viable food systems

Our pathways to impact

Our Translational Centres advance our goals by bringing together expertise to work across our three research pillars. We integrate nutritional expertise across of food systems research to embed solutions that are healthy and people focused. Explore our pathways to a healthier and more nutritious food system.

Food Innovation Centre

We provide leading scientific and technical advice to food and drink manufacturing businesses in the UK to support the development of sustainable and nutritious new products and processes, from conception to consumption.

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Future Protein Hub

We are working at the forefront of the protein economy transition. We will leverage on our academic strength in alternative protein research and University wide facilities to envision and advance social and policy innovation.

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Centre for Food Policy and Foresight

We improve policy outcomes for people by providing high-level, evidence-based advice to policymakers and translating complex research into practical insights that address food system challenges in the UK and beyond.

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Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Systems

We deliver practical, innovative solutions that help agri-busiesses tackle key agricultural sustainability challenges, while advancing food security for consumers through strategic industry partnerships.

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Centre for Equitable and Inclusive Food Systems

We aim to foster partnerships and critically engage in questioning power structures and systems that lead to inequitable food systems, while amplifying less powerful voices, bringing together community food organisations, farmers and practitioners.

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Our response to nutrition challenges: policy briefs

An arial view food supplies being transported by boat

Healthy, Sustainable and Carbon-Neutral UK Food Supply

Dramatic, rapid, and global-wide action is needed to limit and mitigate the impact of climate change. Modelling by 海角黑料 researchers suggests a global carbon-neutral food system can be delivered by 2050.

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Young student offering a golden delicious apple. Healthy food concept

Educating Young People on Debunking Food

Food policy must now focus on 鈥榝ood literacy鈥� transitioning as we look to "debunk" food. Food literacy education underpins efforts to improve personal health while advancing a sustainable food system.

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Composition of food products rich in calcium

Improving Dietary Calcium Availability for Better Health

Further investigations into factors influencing micronutrient availability will deliver education, dietary advice and ultimately contribute to improved public health.

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