Our Innovations
Changing how the world eats requires tools built for the researchers, clinicians, and companies who can act. From population-level dietary databases to point-of-care screening instruments, our innovations give each of them what they need to act on the best available science.
For food companies & consumers
Food Compass
A first-of-its-kind nutrient profiling system that scores any food or beverage on a 1–100 scale, weighing 54 attributes across 9 health-relevant domains. Food Compass gives companies and shoppers a single, science-backed metric to guide healthier formulation and shopping decisions.
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foods scored
For healthcare leaders
Food is Medicine Toolkit
A practical, evidence-based resource for healthcare systems looking to design and implement Food is Medicine programs. The Toolkit translates the latest clinical and policy research into actionable guidance for building programs that address nutrition insecurity in healthcare settings.
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case studies
For clinicians and health system leaders
Nutrition Security Screener
A validated, ultra-brief screening tool that enables healthcare providers to identify patients at risk for nutrition insecurity in two questions. The NSS integrates into clinical workflows to connect patients with Food is Medicine interventions at the point of care.
screening questions
specific barriers assessed
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For researchers
Global Dietary Database
The most comprehensive open-access resource on dietary intake worldwide, covering 47 dietary factors across 185 countries and 7 timepoints. The GDD enables researchers to track nutrition trends, model diet-related disease burden, and evaluate policy impact at a global scale.
