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Jacob C. Seidell

Researcher at Public Health Research Institute

Publications -  481
Citations -  62687

Jacob C. Seidell is an academic researcher from Public Health Research Institute. The author has contributed to research in topics: Body mass index & Overweight. The author has an hindex of 104, co-authored 468 publications receiving 59172 citations. Previous affiliations of Jacob C. Seidell include Windesheim University of Applied Sciences & VU University Amsterdam.

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The Epidemiology of Obesity

TL;DR: It can be tentatively concluded that obesity is particularly common in women living in relatively poor conditions.
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Diet, nutrition and the prevention of excess weight gain and obesity

TL;DR: A broad range of strategies were recommended to reduce obesity prevalence including influencing the food supply to make healthy choices easier; reducing the marketing of energy dense foods and beverages to children; influencing urban environments and transport systems to promote physical activity.