He is one of the top cited researchers in medicine globally, he has served in numerous advisory roles, and his work has been featured in an array of media outlets.

[7] Mozaffarian is the author of over 500 scientific publications on dietary priorities for obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases, and on evidence-based policy approaches and innovations to reduce these burdens in the US and globally.

[9] As well, he was selected to serve on advisory boards for the US and Canadian governments, American Heart Association, World Health Organization, and the United Nations.

"[13] In a 2018 paper published in the BMJ, Mozaffarian and co-author Nita G. Forouhi argued that "Nutrition science has often been criticized as unreliable, but has made vital contributions to human health" and that going forward, "All stakeholders, including the food industry, must be part of a collective effort to solve the tremendous global challenge of nutrition and health.

[2] That same year, he was awarded the Walker Prize by the Museum of Science, Boston[3] and was a Presidential Symposium Speaker for the American Society for Nutrition.

[15] Mozaffarian has been active in the Friedman School's Public Impact Initiatives, including Food is Medicine, and has participated in the bipartisan sponsored working group.