Office of Nutrition Research (ONR)

ONR Mission

To advance nutrition science to promote health across the lifespan and to support the development of evidence-based, equitable, context-specific, culturally appropriate, resilient, and sustainable solutions to reduce the burdens of diet-related diseases and health disparities.

The Office of Nutrition Research:

Coordinates implementation of the Strategic Plan for NIH Nutrition Research
Identifies research projects that deserve expanded effort and support by the NIH institutes and centers (ICs)
Develops, leads, and manages NIH-wide nutrition research projects in collaboration with the ICs
Represents the NIH on intradepartmental or interagency committees on nutrition research and related policy issues
Advises NIH leadership and other key officials on matters relating to research on nutrition

NIH Nutrition Research Reports

2020-2021 NIH Nutrition Research Report cover

The

NIH-Nutrition-Report-508-FV-508.pdf (2.25 MB)

details nutrition research activities supported and conducted by NIH ICOs in Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023. In addition, there is an

NIH-Nutrition-Report-Executive-Summary-Final-508.pdf (336.22 KB)

of the full report. These documents detail FY22-FY23 funding levels for NIH-supported nutrition research and training, as well as providing highlights of selected accomplishments, gaps and opportunities, and future directions for nutrition research.

nutritionals-block-old ONR Director's Blog: May 2025 Read Now

Image of Dr. Bremer with title of May 2025 Drew's Views blog

ONR Releases 2022-2023 NIH Nutrition Research Report Learn more »

Charting A New Course

In an interview, Dr. Bremer shares his vision for charting a comprehensive new course in nutrition research.

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