Office of Nutrition Research (ONR)

Advancing nutrition science to promote health, and to reduce the burden of diet-related diseases and nutrition 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 trans-NIH 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