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Dr. Alison M. Duncan is a Professor in the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Guelph. She is affiliated with the Human Nutraceutical Research Unit (HNRU) and leads the Guelph Family Health Study. Her research focuses on functional foods' biological effects on chronic diseases and dietary behaviors across populations. Duncan holds a B.A.Sc. from the University of Guelph, M.Sc. from the University of Toronto, and Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, complemented by a Registered Dietitian certification.
Her research interests include functional foods' role in diabetes management, glycemic control, and agri-food-health linkages. Notable work includes studies on lentil-based carbohydrate replacement lowering glycemic responses and vitamin D supplementation effects in at-risk populations. Her studies often involve human intervention trials and explore modifiable lifestyle factors in chronic disease prevention.
Publications span nutrition journals like Journal of Nutrition, Journal of Functional Foods, and Canadian Journal of Diabetes. Her work frequently highlights the translational potential of dietary interventions. Advising includes MSc and PhD students focusing on nutrition and health outcomes. She contributes to both academic and public health initiatives, emphasizing practical applications of nutritional science.
Her lab collaborations and studies emphasize community engagement, such as home-based obesity prevention for children and functional food acceptance in older adults. She actively publishes peer-reviewed articles and engages in knowledge translation through toolkits and educational resources for dietetic practice.
