The role of MRC Human Nutrition Research is to advance knowledge of the relationships between human nutrition and health by providing a national centre of excellence for the measurement and interpretation of biochemical, functional and dietary indicators of nutritional status and health.
HNR:
conducts basic research in relevant areas, focusing on optimal nutritional status and nutritional vulnerability in relation to health, including the development of innovative methodologies
responds to the strategic priorities of the wider scientific community by conducting research projects, within the scope of HNR's activities, in collaboration with, and on behalf of: other MRC establishments and groups, government departments, industry, national and international agencies, universities, research foundations and charitable organisations
acts as an independent, authoritative source of scientific advice and information on nutrition and health in order to foster evidence-based nutrition policy and practice.
