Why opt for a quick unhealthy bite when there are so many healthy alternatives? Does it matter how long we chew our food? And how do you actually conduct research into food intake? During the Opening of the Academic Year 2025–2026, Wageningen University & Research (WUR) served visitors a taste of innovative food research.
The theme of the opening was ‘Food for health, what really works’. Wageningen University & Research has a long history of nutritional research, emphasised Sjoukje Heimovaara, President of the Executive Board: "Wageningen’s journey in nutrition began at the start of the last century. Since then, we have grown into a world leader in human nutrition, health and sustainable food systems."
Nutritional problems range from obesity and disease to nutrient deficiencies and malnutrition. "Worldwide, more than 600 million people suffer from food shortages. This is not because we don’t produce enough, but due to mismanagement and conflict. In some conflicts, hunger is even used as a weapon," Heimovaara said about this pressing issue that sparks heated debate. "These terrible crimes must stop."
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