Projects Funded by IAFNS
The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences catalyzes food safety and nutritional science for the benefit of public health. View projects funded by IAFNS below.
Guidance for Reporting of Test Parameters in Nutrition and Cognition Research
Clear Methods, Stronger Evidence Strengthening Reporting Standards in Nutrition and Cognition Research In many publications focused on the effects of nutrition on cognitive performance, reporting on both the intervention, and the cognitive performance test (including administration of the test) lacks […]
Co-Designed Platform to Aid in Cognitive Test Selection for Research Studies: Understanding Stakeholder Needs
Evidence-Driven Test Selection A Smarter Way to Select Cognitive Performance Tests From cross-sector discussions and dietary guidance deliberations globally, it is evident that industry, government, and academic scientists find it challenging to navigate the scientific literature to identify valid and […]
Request for Pre-Proposals for ADME/Toxicology on Erythritol
The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) scientific organization that pools funding from industry collaborators and advances science through the in-kind and financial contributions from public and private sector participants. The IAFNS […]
State of the Science in Sodium Reduction to Improve Public Health – Webinar Series and Expert Dialogue
Sodium Strategies for Health At IAFNS, we advance food safety through rigorous research, collaboration, and science-based guidance. Sodium Reduction and Public Health Strategies The objective of this project is to provide public health stakeholders and health professionals with an update […]
The Scientific Basis of the NIH Toolbox Cognitive Battery
Nutrition Meets Neuroscience Mapping Nutrition for a Healthier Brain The NIH Toolbox for the Assessment of Neurological and Behavioral Function (NIH Toolbox) is a publicly available set of tests covering cognitive, sensory, motor, and emotional functions in human study participants. […]
Investigation of the Relationship Between Live Dietary Microbe Intake and Health Outcomes, Using the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES)
Microbes from Foods Understanding Live Microbes Research has shown that the consumption of live microbes, including and beyond probiotics, is associated with health benefits. Fermented foods, such as yogurt and kimchi, are rich in live bacteria and may help to […]
Review of EU Novel Food Submissions and US GRAS Petitions to Identify Opportunities for NAMS
Opportunities for NAMS in Food Safety Reviews Review of EU Novel Food Submissions and US GRAS Petitions to Identify Opportunities for NAMS The risk assessment of some food substances has been shifting to adoption of a high-throughput, non-animal method strategy […]
Development of Nonpolar Liquid Antimicrobial Delivery Systems for Dry Sanitation
Dry Sanitation Innovation Innovative Dry Sanitation Solutions for Low-Moisture Food Production The Importance of Sanitation in Food Processing Facilities A sanitation program is a key component of a food processing facility’s food safety program and is a regulatory requirement for […]
Health and Functional Effects of Dietary Protein Beyond Protein Turnover
Health Outcomes First Rethinking Protein Science for Real-World Health As food systems and consumer food preferences evolve toward replacing animal protein with alternative protein sources, it is imperative to understand the long-term health consequences. This project aims to prioritize research […]
Understanding and Advancing Best Practices for Human Nutrition & Gut Microbiome Research
Improving Research Consistency Best Practices in Microbiome Research In 2017, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) collaborated with the US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) to develop and document “Considerations for Best Practices in Studies of Fiber or […]
Understanding Adolescence as a Critical Period for Immediate and Long-term Cognitive Health Impact – Systematic Review
Filling a Critical Gap Bridging the Evidence Gap in Adolescent Brain Nutrition It is well-established that the prenatal period and infancy (the first 1000 days) are critical for cognitive development, and nutrition during these periods can impact cognitive performance later […]
Applying Retrospective Harmonization to the Field of Nutrition and Cognitive Health
Nutrition Meets Neuroscience Mapping Nutrition for a Healthier Brain The 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) explored neurocognitive health through several systematic reviews and was faced with a literature having “considerable variation in testing methods, inconsistent validity and reliability of […]