Paul F. Jacques
Professor
Paul Jacques' research focuses on the role of diet on metabolic markers of diabetes and cardiovascular disease risk, with an emphasis on whole grains, low fat dairy and flavonoids; the impact of FDA-mandated folic acid fortification of enriched cereal-grain products on folate status and health of Americans, with an emphasis on the effect of high folate intake in the presence of low vitamin B12 status; and the relation between dietary patterns, diet quality and risk of chronic disease.
Education
- D.Sc., Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Harvard University