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Multiple economic, social, political, and cultural factors shape the food that people access and consume. Our unparalleled breadth and diversity of expertise in nutritional science, agriculture, population health, economics, food policy, public health, and healthcare informs our multi- and inter-disciplinary research to understand those drivers, and how food and nutrition policies and programs at all levels affect nutrition and health outcomes. We also use those insights to test, disseminate, and scale evidence-based strategies that enable all people to live their healthiest lives with proper nutrition.
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Research Highlights
Read more about active projects, centers, and initiatives at the Friedman School. There are many more activities happening under this research theme featuring work from faculty, students, and postdocs.
Featured News
October 8, 2025
Study finds that some recommended U.S. diets carry higher risk of forced labor in their food supply chains
June 30, 2025
Tufts research measuring the cost of a nutritious diet across the globe is changing how we talk about food security and malnutrition
May 12, 2025
Food Connects immersed students in the full food cycle while addressing sustainability, food justice, and waste reduction.
April 23, 2025
Five researchers at different stages of their academic careers team up to improve food access and health outcomes in the Mississippi Delta
April 7, 2025
Simulation predicts that prescriptions for foods tailored to support millions of Americans with diet-sensitive conditions would reduce related expenses