Food, Health & Nutrition

Discover applied science and market trends associated with the development of foods to maintain and improve health and wellness. Delve into IFT's various news and publication resources to learn more about food and how it can support weight management, nutrigenomics, and the prevention and management of diabetes, heart disease, bone/joint diseases, cancer, and more.

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IFT Ultra-Processed Foods Content Collection

Explore IFT's ultra-processed foods content collection

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Sugar Alternatives Overview

A deep-dive into some of the most common sugar alternatives including common use cases, regulatory status, scientific studies, and considerations for substitutions. Exclusive to IFT members.

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Sugar Alternatives At a Glance

A high-level overview of common names, commercial derivation, and sweetness level.

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Formulating for Functional Benefits

With consumers increasingly looking for enhanced nutrition, the functional foods market must find a way to balance the addition of in-demand ingredients with minimal processing.

Evolving Seeds of Change

This year’s Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge winners boast unique innovations and programs with the power to shape a global food system that is more sustainable, equitable, and nutritious.

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Be a part of the volunteer community developing resources to share within and across disciplines to help advance IFT members and the profession

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