Provides research into areas relating to obesity, feeding behaviour, gastro-intestinal physiology, epidemiology and community nutrition.  The research is usually carried out on paid volunteers, both of normal and obese weights.  The centre also conducts community based projects which investigate diet, disease relationships and the factors which limit food choice and propogate inequalities in health.  No medical treatment or advice can be provided, as the work carried out by the centre is research based. Offers post-graduate courses in Human Nutrition, (1 year full/part time)