Dietary effects refer to the impact that food and drink consumption has on various aspects of health and well-being. This research area explores how different nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and other components of our diet can affect our overall health, including our risk for chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Studies in this field also investigate how dietary choices can influence factors such as metabolism, immune function, cognitive performance, and gut microbiota composition. Overall, research in dietary effects aims to better understand the relationship between food and health in order to develop recommendations for optimal nutrition and disease prevention.