Three Institute for Global Nutrition (IGN) trainees received awards at the American Society for Nutrition’s NUTRITION 2026 conference in July, recognizing their outstanding contributions to nutrition research.
Two IGN Members have been recognized by the American Society for Nutrition Foundation (ASNF) as recipients of prestigious 2026 National Scientific Achievement Awards.
A new international study, led by researchers at the University of California, Davis, provides important evidence to help refine how anemia is defined in young children worldwide.
A new study published in The Lancet Global Health finds that large-scale food fortification programs—adding essential vitamins and minerals to staple foods such as flour, rice, oil, and salt—currently prevent about 7 billion inadequate micronutrient intakes worldwide each year at a cost of just $0.18 per person.
IGN Faculty Member, Dr. Jennifer L. Falbe (Department of Human Ecology) received the Distinguished Scholarly Public Service Award from the Academic Senate and Federation in recognition of her outstanding public service and sustained collaboration with communities, policy members, and public agencies.
On January 8, 2026, Dr. Lauren Au, Associate Professor of Nutrition at UC Davis and Registered Dietitian, joined KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott to discuss FDA's new dietary guidelines on carbs, ultra-processed foods, alcohol consumption, and more. The updated recommendations include Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr.'s updated "food pyramid" prioritizing protein and healthy fats.
