معرفی
Prof. Wendy Van Lippevelde is a leading researcher at Ghent University focusing on childhood nutrition, obesity prevention, and sustainable food systems. Her work spans Medicine and Health Sciences with cross-disciplinary applications in Social Sciences and Earth and Environmental Sciences. Key areas include family-based interventions, digital health tools (e.g., apps for dietary monitoring), and policy evaluation for school food programs.
- Notable Collaborations: Lea Maes (32), Ilse De Bourdeaudhuij (26), Maïté Verloigne (20)
- PhD Supervision: Marjolijn Vos (2024), Nathalie De Cock (2017)
Research Highlights: She develops tools like VEGANScreener for vegan diet assessment and examines how reward sensitivity influences adolescent snacking. Recent projects analyze home meal boxes, sustainable packed lunches, and SES-related dietary disparities. Her 2024 Lancet co-authorship on global obesity trends demonstrates her large-scale epidemiological impact.
Methodological Focus: Combines qualitative and quantitative approaches, including cluster analysis, cross-sectional studies, and process evaluations. Frequently employs ENERGY and ToyBox study frameworks.
