Therese Fostervold Mathisen

Therese Fostervold Mathisen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Nursing, Health and Laboratory Science, Høgskolen i Østfold (HiØ). Her research focuses on exercise medicine, eating disorders, public health, and sports nutrition. She leads projects on physical activity in eating disorder treatment, prevention of REDs in athletes, and nutrition literacy in youth sports.

Education:

• PhD in Sport Sciences, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (2013–2018)
• MSc in Sport Nutrition, Loughborough University & Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (2003–2006)
• Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (1996–1999)

Research Interests: Combines clinical practice and research to address eating disorders, physical activity's role in mental and physical health, and athlete health policies. She emphasizes prevention programs and evidence-based treatments, such as the PED-t therapy.

Key Projects:

• "Young Athlete Body Project" for eating disorder prevention in adolescents
• Development of clinical guidelines for REDs in sports
• Studies on maternal safety in heavy resistance exercise during pregnancy
• Investigation of food waste apps' impact on healthy eating

Professional Roles:

• President of the Norwegian Society for Eating Disorders (2020–present)
• President of the Norwegian Society for Exercise Physiologists (2019–2024)
• Member of research committees at HiØ and international organizations like the IOC

Collaborations: Works with institutions like the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, University of Tromsø, and international experts on IOC-led projects.