1．Key members

Head	NAKAMURA Mieko

2. Background and objectives

　Nutritional epidemiological research is conducted in collaboration with national and international research institutes and large cohorts to identify associations between diet, nutrition and noncommunicable diseases.
Research targets all levels - individual, population and environmental. We aim to contribute to society by providing scientific evidence on diet, nutrition and health.

3. Overview of our research

Ⅰ　National Center Cohort Collaborative for Advancing Population Health
We are participating in the research project at six National Centers.
Ⅱ　Joint Research Project involving Industry, Academia and Government to Promote the Improvement of Food Environments
We are participating in the joint research project across centers within the institute.