Food and nutrient recommendations

The nutrition recommendations and food-based dietary guidelines are important tools for the authorities and health professionals for preventing diseases related to overweight/obesity and lifestyle. By advocating the benefits of a healthy diet they may help the general population improve their dietary habits.

Research at the National Food Institute includes extensive compilation and evaluation of scientific evidence for food-based dietary guidelines and nutrient recommendations in the context of the Danish dietary habits.

Collaboration

DTU National Food Institute collaborate with leading Scandinavian and European scientists with in the field of food and nutrient recommendations.