Population Response Research
Precision Nutrition
IHA Precision Nutrition research identifies how dietary exposures differentially impact individuals and population subgroups in order to provide more specific nutrition guidance to promote health and reduce risk of diet-related chronic diseases.
Through innovative research methods and advanced technologies, we’re working to understand the complex relationships between individual characteristics and nutritional needs.
Multi-dimensional Research Approach
IHA Precision Nutrition research focuses on three key areas that work together to advance our understanding of individualized nutrition:
- Precise measures of dietary intake, chrononutrition, lifestyle, genetic/epigenetics, microbiome
- Biomarkers, sensors, wearables, metabolomics and other technologies must be developed to characterize the dietary exposome
- Machine learning, AI, and data science to integrate and optimize multi-level data from various sources to characterize the exposome
Each study is designed to enhance our understanding of how dietary factors affect different populations, leading to more targeted nutritional recommendations.
Project highlight
Diverse needs, personalized health
Understanding biological differences in nutrition needs
A recently published study in the Journal of Nutrition investigates nutritional requirements between men and women throughout different life stages.
The research examines specific nutritional considerations for women and identifies how these needs change over time.
Study findings provide insights into the relationship between biological sex and nutritional requirements, contributing to more targeted dietary recommendations.
Progress reports & future plans
Project snapshot
Our precision nutrition research encompasses:
- Multiple ongoing studies investigating dietary exposures
- Development of advanced measurement technologies
- Integration of multiple data streams including genomics, metabolomics, and dietary patterns
Scholarly achievements
Recent accomplishments include:
- Publication of key findings in the Journal of Nutrition
- Development of new methodologies for studying nutrient interactions
- Advancement in understanding B12 and folate relationships in cognitive health
Future plans
The researchers behind the IHA’s Precision Nutrition hub are focused on continuing work such as the maternal-child health study and its diet exposure assessment project.
Partnerships
The Precision Nutrition program collaborates with various partners to advance our research goals:
- Research laboratories and facilities
- Healthcare providers
- Technology development partners
- Academic institutions
- Public health organizations
- Clinical research centers
- Data science collaborators
- Nutrition research networks
To all of our partners:
Thank you for your collaboration in advancing the science of precision nutrition. Your expertise and commitment help us better understand individual nutritional needs and improve public health.
Team members
Precision Nutrition Associate members
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Alexandra MacMillan Uribe
Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Nutrition
Assistant Professor, Nutrition Project: Produce Rx: Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Intake and Improving Cardiometabolic Health Indicators Among Urban, Low-Income Adults…
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Arin Reeder
Assistant Director for Operations
Arin Reeder joined the Texas A&M Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, IHA, in 2022 as Assistant Director for Operations.…
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Participant signup
Join our research studies to help advance our understanding of individual nutritional needs and responses. Your participation contributes to the development of more precise dietary recommendations.
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