Willett, Walter C., M.D.

Walter C. Willett, M.D.

Walter C. Willett is one of the world's most recognized and highly cited nutritionists and clinical scientists. He is chairman of the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health, and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Willett obtained his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and a doctorate in public health from Harvard School of Public Health. He is the recipient of many national and international awards, some of which include: Linus Pauling Institute Prize for Health Research (2003), Komen Foundation's Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction (2003), Honda Prize for Echo-Technology (2004), and American Cancer Society's Medal of Honor (2005).

He is a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Willett's publications include Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy and Eat, Drink, and Weigh Less.

Additional information can be found at www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource.

Articles by Willett, Walter C., M.D.

Mar 16, 2010

Other countries recommend less, and they enjoy lower rates of fractures.

Jan 27, 2010

Cutting back, even just a little bit, may make us healthier.

Jan 11, 2010

Vegetarianism can be an exceptionally healthful diet, but for some, it means Coke and pizza.

Sep 18, 2009

Too much sugar spells excess calories and cavities and may lead to diabetes and heart disease.

Jul 13, 2009

The facts on diet and breast cancer.

Jun 2, 2009

What sorts of diet and lifestyle changes can suffice?

Feb 19, 2009

Not all carbohydrates are created equal.

Jan 26, 2009

It's easier when food manufacturers do the hard work.

Jan 26, 2009

Doing away with all fat, even unsaturated fat, can be harmful.

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