Over the second half of the 20th century, many questions relating to food and nutrition science were considered to be nearly “understood”, and beyond ensuring the balanced delivery of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, no major discoveries were anticipated in this scientific field. Much of the technological advancements in the field were focused on food production and procurement at scale.
Now, about half a century later, the domain of food and nutrition science technology is experiencing a renaissance unlike any other. We are not only discussing food and public health using narratives ranging from functional to superfoods, but we are also engaging in conversations about planetary health and the role of foods as medicine, among other topics.
Furthermore, we are beginning to realize the intricate interplay between food systems and our global climate. Our methods of procuring nutrition contribute to climate change, and we are witnessing a significant increase in climate-driven events that threaten our food security.
Ten years ago, in collaboration with the team at Frontiers, we founded Frontiers in Nutrition to provide a rigorous, science-based platform for the open-access publication and exchange of findings within a fully integrated scope of discussing food and nutrition.
With this Research Topic, we welcome the world's foremost influential and leading scientists to join us in celebrating our 10th anniversary and to contribute bold and visionary articles.
Over the second half of the 20th century, many questions relating to food and nutrition science were considered to be nearly “understood”, and beyond ensuring the balanced delivery of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, no major discoveries were anticipated in this scientific field. Much of the technological advancements in the field were focused on food production and procurement at scale.
Now, about half a century later, the domain of food and nutrition science technology is experiencing a renaissance unlike any other. We are not only discussing food and public health using narratives ranging from functional to superfoods, but we are also engaging in conversations about planetary health and the role of foods as medicine, among other topics.
Furthermore, we are beginning to realize the intricate interplay between food systems and our global climate. Our methods of procuring nutrition contribute to climate change, and we are witnessing a significant increase in climate-driven events that threaten our food security.
Ten years ago, in collaboration with the team at Frontiers, we founded Frontiers in Nutrition to provide a rigorous, science-based platform for the open-access publication and exchange of findings within a fully integrated scope of discussing food and nutrition.
With this Research Topic, we welcome the world's foremost influential and leading scientists to join us in celebrating our 10th anniversary and to contribute bold and visionary articles.