معرفی
Rikke Andersen is a Senior Researcher at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in nutrition science with a focus on technology-driven dietary assessment methods, vitamin D research, and risk-benefit analysis of food. Her work spans human randomized controlled trials, cross-sectional studies, and educational program development targeting children and immigrant populations.
Education:
- PhD, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health Sciences (2007)
- MSc, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Science, Department of Organic Chemistry (Chemistry and Biology) (1995)
Her research integrates nutrition technology with public health initiatives, emphasizing vitamin D fortification, child obesity prevention, and food literacy programs. Key projects include the EU-funded HealthyW8 (obesity prevention), GrowBot Universe (STEM education), and Ha(c)k Dit Grønt (dietary habit improvement), utilizing interdisciplinary approaches combining biology, technology, and behavioral science. She has led large-scale RCTs like ODIN and VitmaD examining vitamin D status in diverse populations.
Scientific Contributions:
- Member of Nordic Nutrition Recommendations (NNR2022) Committee
- Scientific evaluator for Danish Food Administration and EFSA sub-groups
- Peer reviewer for systematic reviews on Vitamin D
- Active contributor to UN Sustainable Development Goals (Zero Hunger, Good Health)
Andersen supervises PhD, master's, and bachelor's students while leading 11 major research projects funded by EU, Novo Nordisk Fonden, and Nordea-fonden. Her work translates into national food policies, including advocacy for vitamin D fortification in bread and dairy products. She directs intervention studies examining dietary impacts on bone health, cardiometabolic markers, and school performance in children.
