Our purpose is to define, through research, the role of food and its components in optimizing human health. A list of available services is shown below.

Director: Ester Vitacolonna
Phone: +39 0871 541
E-Mail: evitacolonna@unich.it

Dietician: Cristina Pasotti
Phone: +39 0871 541 374
E-Mail: c.pasotti@crc-cesi.org

Research Proposal Development

- Consultation on initial study design and writing of nutrition component of proposals and/or scientific papers
- Identification of metabolic and clinical resources
- Continual evaluation of protocols as research team member
- Development of nutrition data collection forms and preparation of data for inclusion in investigator's database

Body Composition Laboratory

- Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) - provides an easy, low-cost alternative for body composition testing which is suitable for large-sample population studies.

Energy Expenditure Measurements

- Metabolic Cart - a mobile unit that measures oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production. This equipment utilizes a mouthpiece and a noseclip to capture the patient's air for analysis.

Nutrition Research Diets

- Metabolic and Controlled Nutrient Diets limiting one or more nutrients
- Regular and Therapeutic Diets
- Subject Screening and Research Diet Instructions
- Measurement of nutrient intake using Food Records/Food Diary, 24-hour recall, and Food Frequency Questionnaires

Clinical Services to Patients

- Screening for Nutrition Risk
- Nutritional Assessment and Documentation
- Nutrition Care, Planning and Implementation
- Patient Education
- Nutrient Intake Analysis