Joannah & Brian Lawson Centre for Child Nutrition

teens drinking soda pop in a variety store( July 21, 2026 Children who consume sugary beverages face higher risk of hypertension in adulthood: Study
a variety of milk seen on a toronto area grocery store shelf April 14, 2026 U of T study finds that whole-fat milk lowers risk of child obesity
close up view of a bowl of macaroni and cheese March 11, 2026 Preschoolers who eat ultra-processed foods more likely to experience behavioural challenges in childhood: Study
Father holding a newborn infant June 24, 2025 Weight of fathers at time of conception linked to obesity risk in children: Study
front campus and convocagion hall on a lush spring day April 22, 2025 New Lawson Climate Institute at U of T will accelerate climate solutions
June 21, 2024 Philanthropists, volunteers and dedicated alumni, Brian and Joannah Lawson receive U of T honorary degrees 
"" January 22, 2024 Liver can generate palmitic acid to maintain brain health, study suggests
Two children eating at a cafeteria. April 18, 2023 GTA parents concerned about limited access to school food programs: Researchers
A consumer uses a soda fountain to fill a cup March 6, 2023 More evidence that sugary drinks cause weight gain: Study
a woman checks her phone while shopping in a grocery store in Toronto August 16, 2022 U of T report shows food insecurity persists across Canada, varies by province
"" April 29, 2022 Feeding Kids, Nourishing Minds: Researcher Mavra Ahmed studies school food programs in Canada
two young children sit outside to eat their lunch December 10, 2021 How effective are school food programs? U of T researchers launch nationwide study
a young asian girl watches tv March 25, 2021 Failed bill to limit food marketing to children generated intense industry lobbying: U of T study
newborn baby being fed milk in a cup July 13, 2020 Pasteurizing breast milk inactivates SARS-CoV-2 virus, U of T study shows
an anonymous young girl is drinking a glass of milk through a straw January 9, 2020 Children who drank whole milk, as opposed to reduced-fat, less likely to be overweight: U of T study
A blood test in France January 6, 2020 Evidence grows for iron deficiency screening in childhood: U of T researchers