The Duffy Lab at the University of Connecticut has 2 main research interests.
First, we attempt to understand variation in chemosensory perception in humans and how this variation influences food flavor, food preference and food intake. Our ultimate goal is to understand how chemosensory variation influences our ability to follow a healthy diet for the prevention of chronic disease and obesity. Second, we collaborate with the Connecticut Department of Public Health to improve the food habits of preschool children and their families. Through involvement of undergraduate and graduate student research, we are investigating the effectiveness of interventions in the Head Start Program to improve vegetable intake and level of physical activity of preschool children.
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