Walter Willett
Walter Willett
Walter Willett (pronunciation: /ˈwɔːltər ˈwɪlɪt/) is an American epidemiologist and nutritionist, and the Fredrick John Stare Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He is also a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.
Etymology
The name "Walter" is of Old German origin, meaning "ruler of the army", while "Willett" is of English origin, meaning "little Will".
Career
Willett is known for his work on dietary patterns and health outcomes, where he has published many articles and books. He has also served as chair of the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health for 25 years.
Research
Willett's research primarily focuses on the effects of diet on the occurrence of major diseases. He has led studies on diet and cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic diseases. He has also developed the "Alternative Healthy Eating Index", which is used to evaluate the quality of a person's diet.
Related Terms
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Nutrition: The science that interprets the nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health and disease of an organism.
- Dietary pattern: The quantities, proportions, variety or combination of different foods and drinks in diets, and the frequency with which they are habitually consumed.
- Health outcomes: A change in the health of an individual, group of people or population which is attributable to an intervention or series of interventions.
- Chronic diseases: Diseases of long duration and generally slow progression.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Walter Willett
- Wikipedia's article - Walter Willett
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