Nutrition is the foundation of human health, influencing growth, development, energy, and disease risk. Research in this area examines the composition of foods, how nutrients are absorbed and used by the body, and the role of diet in maintaining wellbeing across the life course.
The Real Food Research Hub curates peer-reviewed studies and other credible sources that explore the science of nutrition and its impact on human health.
Keywords: nutrition, diet, health, human development, wellbeing.
Human Dietary Evolution
Human diets have changed dramatically over time, shaped by environment, culture, and biology...
Nutrition
Nutrition is the foundation of human health, influencing growth, development, energy, and disease risk...
Diet and Disease
Diet is a major factor in the prevention and management of disease. Research explores...
Ultra-Processed and Alternative Foods
New food technologies and industrial processing methods are changing what people eat...
The nutritional value of food depends not only on the nutrients it contains but also on how available those nutrients are for the body to absorb and use. Research covers topics such as nutrient density, bio-availability, and how food preparation and processing influence dietary quality.
This category of the Real Food Research Hub provides peer-reviewed evidence and respected research on nutrient content and absorption, highlighting the factors that shape dietary effectiveness.
Nutrition influences both physical growth and brain function, shaping how the body and mind develop across life. Research highlights links between diet, muscle and bone development, memory, learning, and behaviour, showing how food supports wellbeing from childhood through to older age.
In the Real Food Research Hub, this category brings together peer-reviewed studies and credible research examining the role of nutrition in supporting human development.
Keywords: nutrition, growth, brain function, cognition, health outcomes.
Plant-based and animal proteins contribute differently to human nutrition. There are differences in amino acid quality, digestibility, and nutrient profiles — including essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and fibre. Research examines how each protein source supports growth, health, and development, and the ways in which dietary patterns can balance these nutrients.
Within the Real Food Research Hub, this category provides access to peer-reviewed science and respected studies comparing plant-based and animal proteins in relation to nutrition and human health.
Nutritional needs change across the human lifespan, from the high demands of growth in childhood to the maintenance of health in adulthood and the prevention of decline in older age. Research explores how diets must adapt to meet these varying requirements.
The Real Food Research Hub provides access to peer-reviewed studies and other respected resources examining nutrition at every stage of life.
Keywords: nutrition, lifecycle, childhood, ageing, human health.
