Verena Hasenegger

Verena Hasenegger is a researcher at the Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Vienna. Her work focuses on dietary patterns, maternal nutrition, and mineral intake with a special emphasis on potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium sources in Austrian populations.

Key research areas include:

• Processed meat consumption and health outcomes
• Dietary strategies for sustainable development goals
• Linoleic acid and cardiovascular health
• Electrolyte intake assessment
• Prospective cohort study design

Recent publications analyze poultry consumption's impact on mortality, electrolyte intake in Western Austria, and pregnancy dietary interventions. She received the Univie Teaching Award in 2018 and has presented at 8 national conferences since 2016. Collaborations span multiple Austrian institutions including Innsbruck and Vienna.