Nutrition Research & Dissemination

This committee brings together leading nutrition experts to advance research and promote the health benefits of nuts and dried fruits. The committee plays a key role in shaping nutrition research by setting strategic priorities for nut and dried fruit research studies. It also oversees the allocation of research grants funded by INC, ensuring they support high-impact projects that advance scientific knowledge on the health benefits of nuts and dried fruits.

Objectives

PROMOTE

To promote research and dissemination projects.

DISSEMINATE

To disseminate the consumption of nuts and dried fruits.

ADVISE

To define research priorities, advise on scientific awards and monitor calls supported by the INC.

Activities

RESEARCH GRANTS

The objective is to fund clinical, epidemiological, basic and/or strategic research that may contribute to enhance the understanding of the health effects of nuts and dried fruits.

DISSEMINATION GRANTS

The objective of this Call is to fund projects aimed at increasing the use and consumption of nuts and dried fruits, whenever such projects are beyond the scope of the INC.

SCIENTIFIC AWARD

Prioritizing the INC Award for Excellence in Research through the h-index, a number that reflects both the number of publications of a researcher and the number of citations per publication.

INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIA

Disseminating the latest research findings (scientific publications) about nuts and dried fruits and health in international scientific symposia.