Getting Food Decisions Right
Aims to clarify how safety and nutrition is evaluated particularly when there is potential for unintended consequences.
Dietary Sweetness and Weight
The USDA team will map the evidence to characterize the science related to the association between dietary sweetness and body weight-related outcomes.
Peanut Allergen
Food allergies affect a significant number of children and adults in the U.S. and Canada.
Caffeine Intake
With novel energy drinks, caffeinated waters, and greater array of cold brew and specialty coffees, an updated understanding of caffeine consumption is warranted.
PFAS and Food Packaging
Tackling gaps in understanding the risks posed by PFAS in food and packaging.
Red Blood Cell Fatty Acids
Do red blood cell fatty acids predict all-cause mortality better than standard risk factors.
Sodium Replacers
Reduce sodium intake to better align with federal recommendations and improve public health.
Personalized Nutrition
Personalized nutrition (PN) approaches can help to change behaviors and positively influence health.
Idea Portal
The Idea Portal is one of IAFNS’ collaborative approaches for identifying emerging science projects that catalyze science for the benefit of public health.
Low Moisture Foods and Survival of Pathogens
Food safety is an issue that concerns consumers, regulators, businesses and scientists.
Digestive Health
Digestive health is second only to general wellbeing among consumers’ top health concerns.
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