Projects Funded by IAFNS
The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences catalyzes food safety and nutritional science for the benefit of public health. View projects* funded by IAFNS below.
Translating Carbohydrate Quality Into Evidence-Based, Consumer-Relevant Approaches
Consumer confusion about carbohydrates can lead to restriction diets with low overall healthfulness. Ultimately, this project aims to help consumers select healthier choices among food sources of carbohydrates by merging the scientific evidence with consumer perspectives. NORC at the University […]
Read MoreGuidance for reporting of test parameters in nutrition and cognition research
In many publications focused on the effects of nutrition on cognitive performance, reporting on both the intervention, and the cognitive performance test (including administration of the test) lacks the required detail to truly understand how the study was conducted, making […]
Read MoreCo-Designed Platform to Aid in Cognitive Test Selection for Research Studies: Understanding Stakeholder Needs
From cross-sector discussions and dietary guidance deliberations globally, it is evident that industry, government, and academic scientists find it challenging to navigate the scientific literature to identify valid and sensitive cognitive performance tests to address nutrition research questions. There is […]
Read MoreRequest for Pre-Proposals for ADME/Toxicology on Erythritol
The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) scientific organization that pools funding from industry collaborators and advances science through the in-kind and financial contributions from public and private sector participants. The IAFNS […]
Read MoreState of the Science in Sodium Reduction to Improve Public Health – Webinar Series and Expert Dialogue
The objective of this project is to provide public health stakeholders and health professionals with an update on the state-of-the-science of sodium reduction. This work is supported by the IAFNS Sodium in Foods and Health Implications Committee. Sodium In The […]
Read MoreThe Scientific Basis of the NIH Toolbox Cognitive Battery
The NIH Toolbox for the Assessment of Neurological and Behavioral Function (NIH Toolbox) is a publicly available set of tests covering cognitive, sensory, motor, and emotional functions in human study participants. The tests are specifically designed for use in large […]
Read MoreInvestigation of the Relationship Between Live Dietary Microbe Intake and Health Outcomes, Using the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES)
Research has shown that the consumption of live microbes, including and beyond probiotics, is associated with health benefits. Fermented foods, such as yogurt and kimchi, are rich in live bacteria and may help to promote a healthy gut microbiome and […]
Read MoreReview of EU Novel Food submissions and US GRAS Petitions to identify opportunities for use of New Approach Methodologies for safety determinations of food substances
The IAFNS Food and Chemical Safety Committee is pleased to announce it is accepting applications for the above project. The risk assessment of some food substances have been shifting to adoption of a high-throughput, non-animal method strategy for demonstrating safety. […]
Read MoreDevelopment of Nonpolar Liquid Antimicrobial Delivery Systems for Dry Sanitation
A sanitation program is a key component of a food processing facility’s food safety program and is a regulatory requirement for both FDA and USDA regulated products. Many sanitation programs utilize water and aqueous based sanitizers to control environmental pathogens. […]
Read MoreHealth and Functional Effects of Dietary Protein Beyond Protein Turnover
As food systems and consumer food preferences evolve toward replacing animal protein with alternative protein sources, it is imperative to understand the long-term health consequences. This project aims to prioritize research approaches and ultimately food decisions that take into consideration […]
Read MoreUnderstanding and Advancing Best Practices for Human Nutrition & Gut Microbiome Research
In 2017, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) collaborated with the US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) to develop and document “Considerations for Best Practices in Studies of Fiber or Other Dietary Components and the Intestinal Microbiome” […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Adolescence as a Critical Period for Immediate and Long-term Cognitive Health Impact – Systematic Review
It is well-established that the prenatal period and infancy (the first 1000 days) are critical for cognitive development, and nutrition during these periods can impact cognitive performance later in life. Specific nutrients are therefore emphasized during pregnancy and infancy, to […]
Read More*Projects from 2013 and later are included in this repository. To view projects supported by IAFNS prior to 2013, please visit our Peer-Reviewed Publications page.