In 2013 the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health will celebrate
100 years of nutrition research.
100 years of nutrition research.
Latest News
Early healthy nutrition vital for later life
02 April 2013 Early healthy nutrition vital for later life What a mother eats before and during pregnancy can impact on her offspring in many ways, research at the University of Aberdeen is uncovering.
Rowett researchers examining the positives of chilly Northern temperatures
18 March 2013 Rowett researchers examining the positives of chilly Northern temperatures In the 100 years since its formation, the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health has led the way in nutrition research. One study which is currently underway is investigating the health benefits of the traditional Scottish staple, oats.
Does your food choice tell your life story?
04 March 2013 Does your food choice tell your life story? When we reach for a chocolate biscuit or when we decide to order a take away instead of cooking, is it simply a case of what we fancy, or does society play a larger part in determining our food choices?
Workplace stress, eating and food addiction
18 February 2013 Workplace stress, eating and food addiction Fire fighters from Grampian Fire and Rescue Service are involved in a research study examining the link between stress and eating behaviour currently being conducted by Nutrition Scientists from the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health.
Chocoholic - Can there really be such a thing?
04 February 2013 Chocoholic - Can there really be such a thing? Sugar is one of the suspected culprits that features highly in discussions around obesity, and the question of whether or not sugar is addictive is a hot topic with many people claiming that they are addicted to the sweet stuff.
Human Nutrition Unit opens its doors to the public
07 January 2013 Human Nutrition Unit opens its doors to the public The New Year brings with it new intentions to improve our diets and eating habits. Those needing an extra incentive to make changes are being offered a chance to hear firsthand about work underway at the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute of Health and Nutrition.
Work to begin on new Rowett building
31 December 2012 Work to begin on new Rowett building Work is set to begin on a new building which will see Aberdeen become home to the best facilities in Scotland when it comes to human nutrition and health. The state-of-the-art new home for the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health will be on the Foresterhill campus.
Exploring the history of the Rowett Institute
24 December 2012 Exploring the history of the Rowett Institute For 100 years a research institute in Bucksburn has influenced the food we put on our plates - from the introduction of milk in schools and keeping the nation fed during World War Two to leading today's obesity research.
