Department of Nutrition

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Weight gain in early to middle adulthood may increase major health risks and mortality

[Excerpted from Harvard Gazette] Cumulative weight gain over the course of early and middle adulthood may increase health risks later in life, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. They found that compared with people who kept their weight stable, people who gained a moderate amount of weight (5 … Continue reading “Weight gain in early to middle adulthood may increase major health risks and mortality”

Improving diet quality over time linked with reduced risk of premature death

[Excerpted from Harvard Chan News] People who improve the quality of their diets over time, eating more whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and fish and less red and processed meats and sugary beverages, may significantly reduce their risk of premature death, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. It … Continue reading “Improving diet quality over time linked with reduced risk of premature death”

Dr. Frank Sacks discusses American Heart Association advisory on saturated fat

In a new advisory, the American Heart Association (AHA) concluded strongly that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats will lower the incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In a Q&A with Harvard Chan News, Dr. Frank Sacks, Professor of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and lead author of the advisory, sets the record straight on saturated fat and heart … Continue reading “Dr. Frank Sacks discusses American Heart Association advisory on saturated fat”

Award to create a microbiome biobank

[Excerpt from Harvard Chan News] BIOM-Mass, led by Eric Rimm, professor of epidemiology and nutrition and Wendy Garrett, professor of immunology and infectious diseases, will create the world’s most comprehensive human microbiome specimen collection, using samples from more than 25,000 individuals from the School-based Nurses’ Health Study II and other long-running cohort studies. The researchers … Continue reading “Award to create a microbiome biobank”

Kirsten Davison receives 2017 Alice Hamilton Award

Dr. Kirsten Davison, the Donald and Sue Pritzker Associate Professor of Nutrition, has received the 7th Annual Alice Hamilton Award from the Committee on the Advancement of Women Faculty (CAWF). The Alice Hamilton Award recognizes the impact in public health and the future promise of a woman faculty member, honoring the memory of Alice Hamilton–a pioneer in … Continue reading “Kirsten Davison receives 2017 Alice Hamilton Award”

Department welcomes Chairman Frank Hu, honors predecessor Walter Willett

At an event appropriately catered with foods fit for a Healthy Eating Plate, colleagues and members of the Department of Nutrition gathered to welcome Dr. Frank Hu into his new role as Chairman, and to honor Dr. Walter Willett’s esteemed chairmanship. Since beginning his new role on the first of the year, Dr. Hu remarked … Continue reading “Department welcomes Chairman Frank Hu, honors predecessor Walter Willett”

Walter Willett reflects on his 25 years as Department Chair

Walter Willett, MD, DrPH leaves a strong legacy behind him.  Under his exemplary leadership, he has led this Department to its current position as Number 1 in the country.  The number of his contributions, not only to the Department of Nutrition, but also to the Chan School as a whole, is enormous.  Professor Willett is … Continue reading “Walter Willett reflects on his 25 years as Department Chair”

Q&A with new department chair, Dr. Frank Hu

On January 1, 2017, Frank B. Hu, MD, MPH, PhD, Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology, started his new role as Chair of the Department of Nutrition, succeeding Walter Willett, MD, MPH, DrPH, who has served as Chair of the Department since 1991.  Q:  Dr Hu, you must be very excited about your new role at … Continue reading “Q&A with new department chair, Dr. Frank Hu”