The HNRU is able to support a wide variety of health and nutrition related research. Researchers from faculties including Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Sciences, Medicine & Dentistry, Rehabilitation Medicine, and Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Research have conducted studies in the HNRU.
Current and Recent Areas of Study Include
- Protein requirements and body composition changes in cancer patients
- Fiber supplementation and changes in the gut microbiome
- Diabetic nephropathy and vitamin D supplementation
- Effect of nutrition and exercise counselling on gestational weight gain
- Post-prandial lipid metabolism in children and adolescents with Prader Willi Syndrome
- Appetite Assessment in children with Prader Willi Syndrome
- Energy metabolism & body composition changes in the postpartum period
- Impact of dietary pulses on blood cholesterol levels
- Dietary adherence in pediatric celiac disease
- Fructose metabolism in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Energy metabolism in people with type 2 diabetes
- Lipid lowering effects of vaccenic acid in hyperlipidemic men
For more information on research that can be accommodated in the HNRU, contact Stephanie Ramage (780-492-6668; stephanie.ramage@ualberta.ca)