Alliance Discussion with Dr. Christina Economos, Dean, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University

By 2050, 61% of the U.S. population is projected to develop some form of cardiovascular disease, while over half of Americans are expected to have poor eating habits, contributing to diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic conditions. On Thursday, April 3, at 12:00 p.m. ET, Research!America hosted a discussion with Dr. Christina Economos, Dean of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Dr. Economos shared insights into Tufts University initiatives, which address the challenges and opportunities of food-based nutritional interventions to improve health outcomes.