Karen E Peterson, PhD
Primary Appointment
Professor
School of Public Health
Nutritional Sciences
she/her/hers
The impact of diet and toxicants on development of obesity and cardiometabolic risk
Karen Peterson’s global work focuses on the influence of biosocial and environmental factors on growth, maturation and the development of cardiometabolic risk across sensitive developmental periods, primarily in Latin American cohorts. Her interests in global health equity align with the Center theme of addressing social and environmental determinants. Peterson designs and evaluates population-based interventions focusing on diet, physical activity, and other behaviors related to obesity and chronic disease in diverse populations.
Contact Information
karenep@umich.eduCountry Focus
Brazil
Mexico
United States
Thematic Priorities
Social and environmental determinants of health
Health Equity Focus
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Food systems
Agricultural development
Food security
Nutrition
Health Condition Focus
Hypertension
Non-communicable diseases
Overweight and obesity
Population Focus
Adolescents/teens
Children/infants
Women
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