Dossier

Nutrition and disease

As well as being crucial in preventing many chronic illnesses, a good diet and healthy lifestyle play an important role in their treatment. Nutritional interventions and custom advice can offer significant health benefits to the growing group of chronically sick. Accurate scientific research and a practical translation to healthcare are crucial aspects herein. Wageningen University & Research has been involved in the establishment of food research and education in the Netherlands since the outset, developing a strong reputation in research and education related to nutrition, health and chronic disease over the past 50 years.