معرفی
Elling Tufte Bere is a Professor of Public Health at the University of Agder (UiA), Department of Sport Science and Physical Education. He holds additional roles as a Researcher at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health since 2018 and previously served as an Associate Professor (2007-2010) and Visiting Professor at Erasmus University Medical Center (2006-2007). His research focuses on evaluating public health interventions, sustainable physical activity, cycling, organized sports, sustainable diets, and social inequality.
Education:
- Dr. Philos. in Social Nutrition, University of Oslo (2004)
- Cand. Scient in Nutrition Biology, University of Bergen (2000)
Research Interests:
Bere’s work emphasizes translating public health research into policy and practice. Key areas include promoting sustainable physical activity through cycling initiatives, assessing the impact of school-based nutrition programs (e.g., free school fruit schemes), and analyzing social determinants of health disparities. His projects often involve large-scale epidemiological studies and cross-national collaborations.
Publications:
His recent work addresses global obesity trends, the health impacts of e-bikes, and dietary guidelines. Studies often combine population-level data with policy analysis, highlighting the intersection of urban planning, transportation, and health equity.
Grants & Teams:
Bere leads the Physical Activity and Health across the LifeSpan (PAHLS) research group. He collaborates on projects funded by Norwegian government agencies and international bodies, focusing on sustainable diets, active transportation, and reducing health inequalities through evidence-based interventions.
Labs/Teams:
Active in the PAHLS group, his team develops tools like the Norwegian Dietary Guideline Index (NDGI) to evaluate adherence to national nutrition recommendations. Projects often involve interdisciplinary approaches combining epidemiology, behavioral science, and policy analysis.
