Nutrition & Health

The Nutriverse project grew out of concern for the way we humans think about, grow, process, transport, consume, share and waste food. Currently, information about nutrition is mostly provided by academics, politicians, food companies or activists. Most of their information is biased and conflicting. People feel that nutritional problems are so complex that they cannot take it in. Emerging economies experience the double burden of malnutrition and disease as they adopt the Western dietary lifestyle. The vision of the Nutriverse is a world where, through improved nutrition, people will live healthier and happier lives within planetary boundaries. We raise awareness about nutrition and sustainability. We explain why and how these are intertwined and will promote dietary patterns that are sustainable for everyone. Our approach is: a) science based b) people centred and c) enjoyable. The Nutriverse is a museum & platform for everything about nutrition. We use on-and offline ways of learning, experiencing and sharing nutrition. Members can become “Planetary Guardians”; individuals who wish to produce positive change in themselves, society and the planet. Going virtual allows us to reach people who cannot afford to visit a physical museum. Our focus will be on children and young people, especially women, as they play a central role within nutrition. The Nutriverse invites participation through its own and other digital channels, making it inclusive, diverse and interactive. There will be three main components (See Table for more detail): 1) Digital museum featuring key facts about nutrition in several exhibitions, mini-games, and collections; 2) The lab, providing an experimental ground to play, learn, and test concepts and flavours and; 3) Pop-up events heightening awareness of the website and the lab. Relevant exhibitions, curated by the digital museum and translated into physical content (e.g. printouts, master classes), could travel to various locations. We do not speculate about the future of nutrition, we create it and produce measurable outcomes. We contribute to the SDGS-Global Agenda 2030, the Lancet Planetary Health Diet and to the Reduction of Food Waste. Through the “Consumers” platform we exercise the power of our choices.