Community nutrition and physical activity (CoNPA) – Liselotte Schäfer Elinder's research group

Dietary habits and physical activity are among the most important determinants of health and well-being. An unhealthy diet and a sedentary lifestyle greatly increase the risk for chronic diseases like cardiovascular diseases, obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer and premature death. Improving dietary habits and physical activity can contribute to achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Core activities

Latest research and activities

Research areas

  • Epidemiological studies of dietary habits and physical activity and their determinants, in relation to health outcomes.
  • Multidisciplinary research on the development, implementation and evaluation of interventions to promote healthy and sustainable eating habits, physical activity and prevent obesity and chronic diseases.
  • Commissioned assignments from external partners within the groups research competence.
CONPA Research group having a coffee
CONPA Research group. Photo: Liselotte Schäfer Elinder.

Publications

Selected publications

Members and contact

Group leader

All members of the group

Other people connected to the group

  • Gobbo, Elisa
Keywords:
Behavioral Disciplines and Activities Diet, Food, and Nutrition Early Medical Intervention Health Promotion Implementation Science Nutrition and Dietetics Obesity Occupational Health and Environmental Health Primary Prevention Public Health, Global Health, Social Medicine and Epidemiology School Health Services School Nursing Sustainable Development Show all
22-03-2024