Public Health and Sport Sciences

Food, Nutrition and Health

Our research spans a broad range of topics ranging from paediatric dietetics; bioactives and the gut microbiome; to the role of food in planetary and public health. We work with local partners in the South West of England, as well as throughout the UK, Europe, and internationally to improve the science, policy, and practice related to food, nutrition, and health and wellbeing. 

Current research themes

A community event in India. A woman is talking to a group of people about an exhibition about nutrition

Public health nutrition and sustainable diets

Busy food market blurred

Food economics

A pile of multicoloured fruit and vegetables, including carrots, apples, cabbage, tomatoes, peppers and potatoes

Nutrition and gut microbiome

A medic monitoring a research participant whose arm is immobilised

Clinical nutrition

Group members

Take part in our research

Chopping carrots and broccoli

Considering a PhD?

If you are considering a PhD in this area you can find out more on our Postgraduate Research web page.

Partnerships

We are always interested in collaboration and work with partners across research, policy, and practice through various research groups and networks:

Research groups

A woman hangs up pineapples and corn ears on a wooden frame

Research networks

Picure of vegetables

Contact us

For enquiries about our research, working with us, potential fellowship opportunities or PhDs, please contact Dr Kerry Ann Brown.

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