Dr. Hillevi Prell

Biography

Hillevi Prell is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in food nutrition science. She obtained her BSc in Food Service Management and an MSc in Library and Information Science. In 2010, she received her PhD after examining influences on food habits in children and adolescents, focusing on school food and advertising. Her research interests include the factors influencing food habits in children and adolescents, health discourses in food advertising, and the role of personal trainers in promoting health-oriented message related to exercise and diet. Moreover, she is actively involved in teaching sustainable development at Learning Lab through creative and active learning strategies. Prell has contributed substantially to academic conferences and has published various works addressing challenges in food advertising, influences on children's dietary choices, and the dynamics of multiculturalism in food practices. She advocates for healthier eating habits and is engaged in scrutinizing the impact of nutrition education within different social contexts. Her commitment to advancing knowledge in food-related health issues underscores her role as a key educator and researcher in the field.

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