Avoiding conflicts of interest and reputational risks associated with population research on food and nutrition: the Food Research risK (FoRK) guidance and toolkit for researchers.

Katherine Cullerton Jean Adams Nita G Forouhi Oliver Francis Martin White

BMJ

Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK.

Published: January 2024

Researchers engaging with the food industry face potential conflicts of interest and risks to their reputation.
New guidance from Cullerton and colleagues aims to help these researchers better manage these challenges.
The guidance focuses on enabling informed decision-making to reduce negative consequences.

Researchers wishing to interact with the food industry can be subject to conflicts of interest and reputational risks, but new guidance from Cullerton and colleagues should help researchers navigate this tricky territory, make informed decisions, and minimise adverse outcomes.

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