Explore Research on Nutrient Recommendations
Welcome to ILSI's nutrient recommendations research hub, where we explore cutting-edge advancements in global nutrition science. Our work centers around the Applications of Globally Harmonized Nutrients Research Portfolio, a transformative initiative to standardize nutrient recommendations across populations worldwide.
The Applications of Globally Harmonized Nutrients Research Portfolio focuses on facilitating the integration of standardized nutrient recommendations at the global, regional and local population levels. The leadership committee aims to lay this groundwork through the establishment of nutrient bioavailability algorithms. This activity is poised to drive advancements in food formulation and labeling, enable comparisons of nutrient recommendations and intake across populations, inform policy development, and evaluate the sustainability of the global food system.
Portfolio Goals and Impact
Vanguard Comittee
Connie Weaver, PhD (Chair) – San Diego State University, USA
Michael I. McBurney, PhD – University of Guelph, Canada and Tufts University, USA
Eric Ciappio, PhD – Balchem, USA
Rachel Novotny, PhD, RDN – University of Hawai'i, USA
Leila G. Saldanha, PhD – Independent Scientist, USA
Emorn Udomkesmalee, PhD – Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand
Projects
Predicting Iron Adequacy: Phase 1
Predicting Iron Adequacy: Phase 1 This project aims to develop an algorithm to predict iron bioavailability considering factors from food …
Predicting Calcium Adequacy: Phase 2
Predicting Calcium Adequacy: Phase 2 This project aims to utilize the algorithm developed in phase 1 and apply it to …
Framework for Developing Nutrient Bioavailability Algorithms
Framework for Developing Nutrient Bioavailability Algorithms This project will develop a systematic approach to address applications toward the translation of …
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Proposed Project: Algorithms to Assess the Bioavailability of Other Nutrients
Algorithms to Assess the Bioavailability of Other Nutrients We propose using the bioavailability framework established to develop algorithms for various …
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Completed Project: Predicting Calcium Adequacy: Phase 1
Predicting Calcium Adequacy: Phase 1 This project’s aim was to develop an algorithm to predict calcium absorption based on bioavailability. …
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In the Media
ILSI's guest article was published by Food Industry Executive.
This article, titled "How Food Companies Can Fine-Tune Their Nutrition Labeling," focuses on the ILSI-led research efforts to better predict nutrient bioavailability. This, in turn, can help food producers and manufacturers label the nutrient content more precisely for each serving of their products, thereby helping to meet nutrient recommendations.
An interview featured in Nutraceutical Business Review mentions the ILSI-led research project looking at the prediction of calcium bioavailability to ensure individuals receive the adequate amount of calcium for optimal benefits.
In this article for Nutritional Outlook, Eric Ciappio of Balchem highlighted ILSI's collaborative research project, Predicting Calcium Adequacy. This project is part of ILSI's nutrition research portfolio to improve the accuracy of nutrient recommendations.