̽»¨¾«Ñ¡

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. Increasing physical activity and improving dietary habits to be healthier and more sustainable can contribute to achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Part of the:

Research areas

Our research covers population surveys and multilevel and mixed-methods health promotion research regarding dietary habits and physical activity with a universal or targeted approach. Our projects are carried out in settings such as child health care, schools and in settings for adults with disabilities.  

We perform: 

  • Epidemiological studies of dietary habits and physical activity and their determinants, in relation to health outcomes. 
  • Interdisciplinary research on the development, implementation and evaluation including cost-effectiveness of interventions to promote health and prevent obesity and chronic diseases globally including Sweden, Burkina Faso, Kenya and Tanzania   
  • Commissioned assignments from external partners within the groups research competence. 

Latest research and activities

Publications

Selected publications

  • Preprint: RESEARCH SQUARE. 2024
    Annerstedt KS; Kwak L; Andermo S; Patterson E; Norman Ã…; Raposo S; Stattin NS; Elinder LS