Dr. Alison Duncan

Professor

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Biography

Alison M. Duncan is a professor at the University of Guelph in the Department of Human Health Sciences. Her longstanding interest in nutrition stems from a clinical perspective, which has evolved to include a focus on nutritional sciences. She commenced her studies in dietetics and continued to graduate school, ultimately earning her Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. As a Registered Dietitian, her research focuses on the biological effects of functional foods and chronic disease-related endpoints, evaluated through human intervention studies. She examines the use of functional foods and natural health products within healthy clinical populations and explores attitudes, knowledge, and prevalence in these areas. Duncan has contributed to numerous published studies that highlight the role of dietary components in health management, including functional food interventions for obesity and diabetes. Her work has been recognized in leading journals such as the Journal of Nutrition and the British Journal of Nutrition, and she has participated in various research initiatives to improve dietary practices and health outcomes in diverse populations.

Research Interests

Courses

NUTR*3330 Micronutrients, Phytochemicals & Health HHNS*6400 Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals HHNS*6010 Seminar Human Health & Nutritional Sciences

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).