Every day—through our research, education, outreach, and action—our vision and mission come to life. Join us to learn, collaborate on research, and support our scholars so that we can create a healthier world.
Our Vision
Advance nutritional wellbeing for the world through science, technology, policy, and education.
Our Mission
The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy generates trusted science, educates future leaders, and produces real-world impact to improve nutrition and wellbeing around the globe.
See How We Work With the World
Research and Activities
We are engaging collaboratively and consciously around the globe to create a healthier environment for all communities. Empowering and scaling sustainable community-based change from the ground up is how research can foster equitable food and nutrition environments that serve everyone.
Education and Scholarship
Training the next group of dedicated changemakers in food and nutrition means working with our expert faculty, stellar students, and active alumni to create real-world impact. Translating trusted science into informed and innovative policy around the globe is our strength.
Featured News
It can be healthy, says a nutrition expert, but it depends how it is made
Tufts University researchers identify critical childhood nutrition gaps in analysis of 185 countries, with key shift seen in the U.S.
Study examines the emerging science suggesting a link between calorie-free sweeteners and blood sugar control
