Henrik Lian

Henrik Lian is a Research Fellow at the University of Agder, affiliated with the Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences. He works in the Department of Nutrition and Public Health where he contributes to the 'Food and nutrition in a life-course perspective' research group, also known as the Centre for Lifecourse Nutrition. His office is located at I3005 (Universitetsveien 25, 4630 Kristiansand, Norway) and he can be reached at henrik.lian@uia.no or by mobile at +4798480302.

Dr. Lian's research focuses on nutrition science with particular emphasis on:

• Prevention and treatment of lifestyle diseases and obesity
• Childhood dietary habits and early-life nutrition interventions
• Energy metabolism and adipose tissue research
• Food processing effects on human health
• Factors influencing food choices and eating behaviors

He leads the 'Nutrition Now' (Matnyttig) initiative which implements digital dietary interventions to promote healthy eating habits among children in home and daycare settings. This research builds on previous work showing that simple interventions can successfully improve children's dietary behaviors. Dr. Lian's specific role involves assessing how the program is implemented in daycare facilities to maximize effectiveness.

His recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on implementing evidence-based nutrition interventions, particularly in early childhood settings. His work spans digital health solutions, implementation science, and community-based nutrition programs with the overarching goal of preventing lifestyle diseases through early intervention.

His notable contributions include:

• Implementation strategies for e-learning interventions in early childhood education (2025)
• Scaling up digital early life nutrition interventions in community settings (2024)
• Implementing nutrition interventions through primary healthcare (2024)
• Research on lifestyle changes in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy (2015, 2018)

As a former clinical nutritionist at Sørlandet Hospital, Dr. Lian brings practical healthcare experience to his academic research. His work bridges clinical practice with public health interventions, particularly focusing on how digital tools can scale effective nutrition practices to broader populations.

Dr. Lian actively engages with the public through media appearances, having contributed to publications in Verdens Gang, Nettavisen, Dagbladet, and Hjemmet, as well as radio interviews on P4-nyhetene, discussing topics ranging from weight management to the impact of food pricing on public health.