Research Opportunities

Graduate students in this program can participate in several research areas of the Institute of Nutrition based on their interest starting from a cellular level laboratory investigation through animal and human trials into patient care and epidemiological research.

  • Nutritional assessment and screening in diverse populations

  • Body composition and energy metabolism

  • Diet and behavior modification for patients with diet related chronic diseases

  • Prevention and control of diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs): in vitro and in vivo experiments

  • Nutrigenomics for personalized nutrition and the risk of NCDs.

  • Nutrition intervention through the life cycle

  • Maternal and child nutrition

  • Food and nutrition for elderly: promoting health and wellness

  • Evaluation of practice-based interventions

  • Development of educational tools for patients