The new Nutrition Research Program embraces science and innovation as the foundation to discover and validate new knowledge about optimal health to advance the Kraft Foods vision of helping people around the world eat and live better. Our highly skilled nutrition and food science experts (both Ph.D. and M.S. levels) take a multidisciplinary approach to research projects that, in turn, drive the development of nutritious and delicious products for better living around the world. This cross-functional approach spans both internal and external areas of research, including consumer science, product development, packaging, university researchers and research-based organizations.

Our Nutrition Research Program is currently focused on four public health areas:


	Healthy Aging			Growth & Development
	Weight Management			Performance

Scientific discoveries in nutrition can then be passed on to our consumers through innovative new products, services and communications. We continually strive to focus on those areas that are relevant and important to human health.

Changing demographics around the world require new thinking about the role of foods during aging. We are focused on new solutions to age-related conditions to help sustain activity and peak cognitive performance in the second half of life.

Papers, Presentations & Publications
NEW		Health benefits of coffee: a review of existing and emerging science
		Dietary fibers and their effects on human digestive health

The growing incidence of overweight and obesity among people of all ages is a public health concern worldwide. We strive to develop new and truly innovative solutions for consumers interested in achieving and maintaining an ideal body weight throughout their lives.

Papers, Presentations & Publications
		Research shows a reduced-glycemic diet plan provides enhanced weight loss in the first 3 months of dieting

		A randomized, controlled clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of a modified carbohydrate diet for reducing body weight and fat in overweight and obese men and women

		A longer-term modified carbohydrate diet vs. a low-fat, portion-controlled diet in weight loss/weight maintenance in overweight or obese men and women

		A high-fiber dietary intervention is effective in producing weight loss and improving dietary quality

More than ever before, we understand the critical roles that proper nutrition and health during childhood contribute to a person's overall health as an adult. We are focusing on both the physical growth of children and the cognitive potential of the mind.

Whether it's having the energy to complete our daily routines or recovering from endurance sport competition, everyone strives for optimal performance each day. We are focusing on all elements of physical performance to help individuals achieve their personal activity goals.

Papers, Presentations & Publications
NEW		Hydration and exercise performance

		Voluntary fluid intake and core temperature responses in children during exercise in the heat