This research aims to develop a framework for the quantitative comparison of human health risk and benefits in relation to food and food compounds. These risks and benefits will be expressed on a common scale, taking into account the quality of data and severity of effects.
Our research
The main focus is to establish good consumption databases and contaminant information, and develop models to compare risk and benefit.
The beneficial effect of micronutrients is known as the approach used to estimate recommended dietary allowances. However, the benefit cannot be quantified for many components in diets.
In the SAFE FOOD project, we have established a common platform for food consumption in four European countries. The database will be used to calculate the exposure by probalistic methods. The risk that a contaminant may exceed the tolerable daily intake (TDI) can then be calculated.
We are also trying to establish a model which can calculate the combined exposure to antiandrogenic pesticides.
A third activity concerns calculating the benefits and risks of eating fish contaminated with different levels of methyl mercury.
Collaborations
A large number of international collaborators participate in our research projects.
Contact for further information
Senior adviser Elsa Nielsen |
