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Consumption of fava bean protein to prevent cognitive and metabolic diseases: Effects on brain insulin-sensitivity and related functional benefits

Hoofdonderzoeker & onderzoeksinstelling:
Dr. Peter Joris, Maastricht University

Financiering;
Gefinancierd door Cosun Nutrition Center: €40.000

Fascinating: Identificatie van meer duurzame en hoogwaardige nutritionele eiwitproducten vanuit de kansrijke gewassen en extractiemethoden van Groninger bodem (Plant-IAAO)

Hoofdonderzoeker & onderzoeksinstelling:
Dr. Jorn Trommelen, Maastricht University en Prof.dr. Paul de Vos, Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen

Website: https://fascinating.nl/

Financiering:
Gefinancierd door Cosun Nutrition Center: €40.000

Optimizing Plant-Based Protein Quality for Older Adults: AI-driven Algorithm Development and International Implementation

Hoofdonderzoeker & onderzoeksinstelling:
Dr. Pol Grootswagers, Wageningen University & Research

Financiering:
Gefinancierd door Cosun Nutrition Center: €40.000

Publicatie:
Meal Protein Quality Score: A Novel Tool to Evaluate Protein Quantity and Quality of Meals, Grootswagers et al.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.104439

BOLD fMRI to evaluate working memory performance after prebiotic supplementation in older adults with subjective cognitive decline

Hoofdonderzoeker & onderzoeksinstelling:
Dr. Yannick Vermeiren, Wageningen University & Research

Financiering:
Gefinancierd door Cosun Nutrition Center: €40.000

Plant-based protein supplementation to attenuate exercise-induced muscle damage: walking into the right direction?

Hoofdonderzoeker & onderzoeksinstelling:
Prof.dr. Maria Hopman, Radboud UMC

Financiering:
Gefinancierd door Cosun Nutrition Center: €40.000

Sucrose inname om herstel van lever- en spierglycogeen voorraden na intensieve inspanning te bevorderen

Hoofdonderzoeker en onderzoeksinstelling:
Prof. dr. L.J.C. van Loon, C. Fuchs, MSc, Maastricht University Medical Centre+ (NL)

Financiering:
Totale kosten onderzoek: €165.708
Gefinancierd door Cosun Nutrition Center: €40.000

Publicatie:
Carbohydrate intake of 10 g/kg body mass rapidly replenishes liver, but not muscle glycogen contents, during 12 h of post-exercise recovery in well-trained cyclists, Fuchs et al.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1113/JP289115#support-information-section

The sweet on brain reward: The role of insulin sensitivity as a gatekeeper for reward perception in overweight individuals after weight loss and weight maintenance

Hoofdonderzoeker en onderzoeksinstelling:
Dr. T. Adam, Maastricht University Dept. of Nutrition and Movement Sciences (NL)

Financiering:
Deze studie is onderdeel van de SWEET studie, een European Horizon 2020 project
Totale kosten onderzoek: onbekend
Gefinancierd door Cosun Nutrition Center: €39.936

De rol van het suikermetabolisme in immuuncellen tijdens gezondheid en metabole ziekten

Hoofdonderzoeker en onderzoeksinstelling:
Dr. ir. R. Stienstra, Wageningen University and Research (NL)

Financiering:
Totale kosten onderzoek: €39.537
Gefinancierd door Cosun Nutrition Center: €39.537

RESTRUCTURE: Developing and implementing innovative and evidence-based food design principles to moderate energy intake

Hoofdonderzoeker en onderzoeksinstelling:
Prof.dr. C.G. Forde, Wageningen University and Research (NL) i.s.m. HAS green academy en The European Food Information Council (EUFIC)

Website:
https://restructureproject.org/

Financiering:
Totale kosten onderzoek: onbekend
Gefinancierd door Cosun Nutrition Center: €30.000

Hoofdpublicatie:
Eating rate has sustained effects on energy intake from ultraprocessed diets: a 2-week ad libitum dietary randomized controlled crossover trial, Forde et al.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajcnut.2025.11.012

Sweet Tooth - Nature or Nurture?

Hoofdonderzoeker en onderzoeksinstelling:
Prof.dr. Kees de Graaf, dr.ir. Monica Mars, Prof.dr. Katherine Appleton, Wageningen University & Research (NL)

Financiering:
Totale kosten onderzoek: €1.500.000
Bijdrage Cosun Nutrition Center: €120.000

Hoofdpublicatie:
The Sweet Tooth Trial: A Parallel Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating the Effects of A 6-Month Low, Regular, or High Dietary Sweet Taste Exposure on Sweet Taste Liking, and Various Outcomes Related to Food Intake and Weight Status, Cad et al.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajcnut.2025.09.041

Are there negative consequences of low sugar intake in relation to physical activity, energy balance and human health?

Hoofdonderzoeker en onderzoeksinstelling
Dr. Javier Gonzalez, Bath University (VK)

Financiering:
Totale kosten onderzoek: £137.000
Gefinancierd door Cosun Nutrition Center: £49.000.

Publicatie:
Restricting Sugar or Carbohydrate Intake Does Not Impact Physical Activity Level or Energy Intake Over 24 Hours Despite Changes in Substrate Use: A Randomised Crossover, Hengist et al.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzac057.010