Your Support Makes a Difference for Children
The Lawson Centre for Child Nutrition depends on generous individuals and organizations who give their time, expertise and financial support for the Centre's many activities.
From basic research on the biological mechanisms of nutrition in health, to the application of science for the benefit of practitioners, children and families in practices and communities around the world — our supporters are essential to all we do.
How you can help meet the nutrition and health needs of children today.
Centre supporters include Joannah and Brian Lawson, with other generous donors and organizations.
There are many ways to support the Lawson Centre for Child Nutrition.
Apr 10, 2026
New research from the University of Toronto suggests that children who drink whole-fat milk in early childhood may have lower odds of obesity in middle childhood than those who drink reduced-fat milk.
Mar 3, 2026
A team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found an association between ultra-processed foods in early childhood, and behavioural and emotional development. Specifically, the team found that higher ultra-processed food consumption is linked to behavioural and emotional difficulties including anxiety, fearfulness, aggression or hyperactivity.
Feb 2, 2026
University of Toronto researchers are calling for more study of obesity, gut bacteria and metabolic conditions that arise in childhood and adolescence, with an eye to curbing the global rise of type 2 diabetes.