本研究室探討飲食環境(空間)與進食時程(時間)對健康的影響。

首先，我們試圖以流行病學方法，探討飲食環境與營養的關係，以及進食時間與飲食型態對健康的影響。除了統計模型之外，我們也利用健康行為理論與系統模型，了解人在複雜時空背景與社經文化脈絡下的飲食與健康。終極目的追求公共衛生營養中，人人飽足營養而健康的理想。

這裡講的健康，不是沒有疾病而已；而是一種即便罹病了，仍願意改變、和解、與實現地多活一天的內在尊嚴與希望。而健康飲食就是一個從大自然帶來力量與溫暖的樸實無華的藥方。

We are eager to know how our surrounding environment shapes our diets and health, and how the timings of eating and their patterns impact our health. In addition to epidemiology and statistical modeling, we also applied systems modeling to study the complex interaction between the physical and socioeconomic contexts and human dietary behaviors. We also test interventions that may help changing our nutrition and dietary behaviors. The ultimate purpose is the pursuit of secure, safe, and nutritious food for all.