Nutrition, Health, Prevention

The Interdisciplinary Research Group (IAG) is dedicated to the global future of our food and nutrition and its role in disease prevention.

The world's food supply is increasingly at risk. Quantity and quality of food available worldwide is inadequate; many people are at risk of hunger or malnutrition. Although it is known since anceint times that a healthy diet and lifestyle have positive impact on our health, cases of nutrition-related diseases are increasing worldwide.

But what is actually ‘healthy’ actually? Science does not have a definitive answer (yet). Many of the ingredients in foods are unknown, as is their interaction in and with our bodies, none of which are alike. However, numerous scinetific studies have proven that our nutrition plays an important role in disease prevention and early therapy.

Taking into account all methods and technologies currently available, the IAG will first analyze the current state of research on food quality and food production, as well as the status of our food system. It will summarize verified scientific findings about which factors and ingredients affect the quality of our diet, and how our body and our health are influenced by diet. Subsequently, future opportunities for the secure production of healthier and sustainable food in the age of climate change and global crises will be identified. Ultimately, recommendations for action in science, society and politics will be formulated.