Christen Cooper

Professor Christen Cooper, from the Pace University Nutrition and Dietetics, noted the low nutritious value of processed foods is a huge problem, pointing out that 3D food printing will still produce processed foods, but for some people, this could mean improved control and tailoring of nutrition–personalised nutrition.

“It may also be useful in making food more appealing to those with swallowing disorders by mimicking the shapes of real foods with the pureed texture foods that these patients–millions in the U.S. alone–require,” the professor stated.

Professor Christen Cooper, Pace University Nutrition and Dietetics, said the new technological could tackle low-nutrient food. She said: “We have an enormous problem with the low-nutrient value of processed foods.“3D food printing will still turn out processed foods, but perhaps the silver lining will be, for some people, better control and tailoring of nutrition-personalized nutrition. “It may also be useful in making food more appealing to those with swallowing disorders by mimicking the shapes of real foods with the pureed texture foods that these patients - millions in the US alone - require.”

We have a huge issue with the poor nutritional content of processed meals,” said Christen Cooper of Pace University Nutrition and Dietetics.