The Nutrition Research Centre (NRC) utilises advanced nuclear science and health-based techniques to tackle Ghana’s most pressing nutrition challenges.

Our research spans from studying infant and maternal feeding patterns to addressing obesity and micronutrient deficiencies, generating evidence that guides effective public health policies and interventions.

By working closely with government agencies, international partners, and local communities, NRC connects scientific discovery with practical solutions that enhance nutrition and improve overall health for people across Ghana.

At NRC, we go beyond data; we create knowledge that nourishes lives and drives sustainable change.

Vision

To lead nutritional science in Ghana by delivering evidence-based solutions for healthier communities.

Mission

To evaluate national nutrition programmes using stable isotopes, study diet-related non-communicable diseases and food quality, build capacity in nutritional assessment techniques, and advocate for improved food and nutritional labelling.

Core Functions

  • Assess nutritional status using stable isotope techniques.
  • Research diet-related diseases, including obesity and diabetes.
  • Analyse food quality and safety, including issues of adulteration.
  • Train professionals in nutritional science and stable isotope methods.

 

Impact and Achievements

  • Secured GTEC accreditation for an MSc in Applied Human Nutrition for 2025-2026.
  • Enhanced obesity prevention through stable isotope-based studies.
  • Provided evidence for maternal and child health interventions through research on breastfeeding and supplementation

Consultancy

  • Comprehensive monitoring and evaluation of nutritional programs and interventions to ensure measurable impact and sustainability.

 

Training

  • Specialised capacity-building in stable isotope techniques for advanced nutritional research and holistic approaches to combating malnutrition.

 

Commercial Services

  • Professional freeze-drying services to preserve biological and food samples with maximum integrity.
  • High-quality distilled water production for research and industrial use.
  • Expert nutritional counselling tailored to individual and community health needs.

 

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Ongoing Projects

  • Baseline Study on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Ga-East District: Evaluating caregiver knowledge and practices to improve child nutrition.
  • Efficacy of Amino Acid Supplementation: Addressing environmental enteric dysfunction in children at risk of malnutrition.
  • Stable Isotope Techniques for Micronutrient Status (RAF6059): Building capacity to assess child nutrition.

 

Completed Projects

  • Deuterium Technique for Breast Milk Intake: Validated exclusive breastfeeding practices.
  • Obesity Prevalence in School Children: Informed interventions for non-communicable disease prevention.
  • Elemental and Phytochemical Properties of Soursop and Sweetsop: Promoted the nutritional value of indigenous fruits.

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Laboratories for precise nutritional assessment:

  • Metabolic laboratory
  • Stable Isotopes laboratory
  • Analytical laboratory

Equipment for food analysis:

  • Freeze-dryer
  • Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy
  • Distillation Machine

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  • Nutritional assessment using stable isotopes for infants, children, and adults.
  • Diet-related non-communicable diseases (obesity, diabetes, hypertension).
  • Food quality, adulteration, and nutritional labelling.
  • Environmental health (heavy metals, microplastics in breast milk).

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Nutrition Research Centre
P. O. Box LG 80
Legon

Digital Address (GPS):
GE-257-0465

Phone:
0256 844 408

Email:
ramsri@gaec.gov.gh/

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