Paul Finglas

Biography

Paul Finglas joined the Institute of Food Research in 1981 and he is the Head of Food Databanks National Capability, the group manages data on the composition of foods eaten in the UK. As well as providing the nutritional information for food labelling, this data underpins research at the Quadram Institute, across Europe and beyond into the links between diet and health whilst helping to inform policy to promote a healthy lifestyle. His initial area of work was understanding the mechanisms by which natural dietary folates and folic acid, consumed as part of the diet, contribute to the maintenance and promotion of health.

Research Interest

Food composition and analysis, food description, quality and food matching, dietary intake assessment, personalised nutrition, nutritional labelling & health claims, reformulation and impact on food intake and health