Nutritional Sciences PhD

University of Nottingham

The overarching theme of the school's nutritional sciences research group is the scientific understanding and improvement of nutrition for both humans and animals. The main areas of research include: Population based studies to assess nutrient status and health including areas like for example, dietary choice impacts, financial impacts, and effects of nutrition on fertility, pregnancy, and early infant outcomes Diet-health interactions in humans, including nutrient-gene interactions, cohort analysis and interventions, MRI imaging, and the influence of health and disease(s) such as obesity and diabetes on digestive process and nutrient utilisation Sustainable nutrition. The identification of novel protein sources for human and animal nutrition, mineral nutrition, and novel carbohydrates sources Nutritional enhancement of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins to enhance food quality, Food analysis and authentication (micronutrient assessment, allergenicity and novel routes of exposure, proximate analysis, food bioactives, metabolomics) The effect of dietary components (fatty acids, proteins, micronutrient and antioxidants) on health and disease processes Gastrointestinal models of nutrient bioavailability and utilisation The molecular basis of nutrient signalling

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