Nutrition science

Explore the concepts and methods behind nutrition evidence. Start with a topic, learn how to read a study or go directly to an original resource.

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Understand the subject

Our five topic guides cover dietary reference values, national food guidance, public health nutrition, sustainable diets and research reporting. They combine explanations with practical questions and examples for further reading.

Examine the research

How was diet measured? What was compared? Does the conclusion stay within the findings? Our methods guide takes you through these questions in a reading sequence suitable for a paper, seminar or journal club.

Go to the original source

Use selected resources from EFSA, FAO, WHO and EQUATOR to find reference values, national guidelines, public health material and reporting guidance. Each introduction explains what the source offers and links to its publisher.

Discuss scientific work

For a contribution or collaboration, describe the scientific question, the intended audience and what you would like to produce. To query existing content, send the passage and original source through the correction route.