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Theme

Cardiovascular Health

Can diet influence the incidence of cardiovascular disease?

TI Food and Nutrition’s research into this question, addressing one of the most pressing public health problems for today’s society, aims to provide the food industry with the science necessary to develop foods that promote good vascular function.
w-saris.jpg Prof.Dr Wim Saris,
Theme Director Nutrition and Health
"We have a strong scientific basis to push ahead in three themes identified by our industry partners - cardiovascular health, weight management and gastrointestinal health. The Netherlands is leading the way in nutrition research in Europe and all the country’s main centres for nutrition research are partners with TI Food and Nutrition."