Goals in Nutrition Science 2020-2025
Josep Bassaganya-Riera1, Elliot M Berry2, Ellen E Blaak3
1Nutritional Immunology and Molecular Medicine Laboratory (NIMML) Institute, Blacksburg, VA, United States.
Frontiers in Nutrition
|March 5, 2021
Summary
Nutrition science has advanced significantly, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and exploring the microbiome and gut-brain axis. Future research will focus on health and sustainability, informed by global challenges.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Global Health
- Sustainable Development
Background:
- Five years after outlining "Goals for Nutrition Science," this review assesses progress.
- Key directions such as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), human microbiome research, and the gut-brain axis have seen significant advancements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the progress in nutrition science over the past five years.
- To outline future directions for nutrition science research from 2020 to 2025.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of the "Goals for Nutrition Science" article.
- Creation of a mind map to identify key topics for future research.
Main Results:
- Successful integration of nutrition science with SDGs.
- Significant insights gained from human microbiome and gut-brain axis research.
- Recognition of the need to address food system fragility and global food security, especially post-COVID-19.
Conclusions:
- Nutrition science has made critical contributions to SDGs and understanding complex biological interactions.
- Future research priorities lie in health and sustainability, incorporating lessons learned from recent global challenges.
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