Research using community participatory and mixed methods to position nutrition as central to our wellbeing. Because good health and nutrition should not be a luxury.

Our Mission

To conduct rigorous research that supports communities achieve their well-being by improving their diet, nutrition, and health.

Our Values

The Heart of our Mission

Diversity and Interdisciplinary
Collaboration

Community-Academic
Partnership

Transparency
and Communication

Inviting Communities to the Table

We use participatory research approaches to understand community priorities, leverage partnerships and increase access to healthier eating. Our diverse and dedicated team identifies strategies, uses systems science and mixed methods to highlight where policies and programs are misaligned regarding nutrition.

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As a perfect kickoff to our project introduction series, Dr. Uriyoán Colón-Ramos’ New Op-Ed, “Sugary Drinks Make Our Water Crisis Worse” has been published in @theprogressivemag this week! The article explains the overwhelming crisis of water insecurity in the United States, which often leads us to turn to sugar-sweetened beverages. However, sugary drinks are not only linked to chronic health issues such as heart disease and diabetes, but they also exacerbate our current global water crisis. This article also connects to one of our primary projects, WaterUp!, which seeks to understand beverage choice motivations in Latino communities, and incentivizes and provides access to safe, affordable drinking water. Visit our website dietdisparities.com or click the link in our bio to read the Op-Ed and learn more! 💧🚰 #dietdisparities #foodsystems #climatechange #cleanwater #publichealth #watersystems #sustainability #sustainabilityeducation #research
Read more about climate change’s impact on food systems and nutrition in Uriyoán Colón-Ramos’ latest op-ed: “Si somos lo que comemos, ¿qué seremos con el cambio climático?” focusing on Puerto Rico. The link to the article can also be accessed through the Linktree in our bio! #dietdisparities #nutrition #GW #publichealth #puertorico #nutritionsecurity #foodsecurity #climatechange #foodsystems #sustainability #puertorico
The Diet Disparity Lab’s diverse and dedicated team uses participatory research approaches to understand our targeted communities’ priorities and, thus, increase access to healthier, more nutritious foods! 🍴 Check out our other projects: WaterUp, EcoRico (Nutrition Security in PR Working Group), and Nutrition Security During Disasters. For more information, check out our website; the link is in our bio! Feel free to reach out with any questions about the work that we do. #dietdisparities #nutrition #GW #publichealth #puertorico #nutritionsecurity #foodsecurity #climatechange #foodsystems #sustainability

Research Publications

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Learn more about our research by reviewing our publications on Google Scholar.

Research Projects

Fresh

Focus on Restaurant Engagement to Strengthen Health

Water Up!

Leverage community partnership to increase healthy eating

ECORICO

Transforming local food systems for a healthier planet

NUTRITION SECURITY DURING DISASTERS

Assessing the impact disasters have on nutrition security and how to better prepare for them