Kevin Hall

Kevin Hall

researcher United States

Dr. Kevin Hall is a prominent researcher and section chief at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. He is known for his groundbreaking studies on the effects of ultraprocessed diets on caloric intake and health outcomes, including his 2019 study that revealed individuals consuming ultraprocessed foods tend to eat significantly more calories than those on minimally processed diets. His ongoing research aims to uncover the mechanisms that lead to overconsumption of calories in ultraprocessed food environments.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
271,445
Power
11,544$
Sentiment
5.14
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 2 6.00 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 33,353 $1,700,000 1,492$
United States 2 4.50 0.04% +0% 331,002,651 148,398 $21,000,000 9,415$
Brazil 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 211,049,527 89,694 $1,500,000 637$
Totals 5 580,057,416 271,445 $24,200,000 11,544$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: Kevin Hall is a senior investigator at the NIH who announced his early retirement due to censorship of his research. 4

CNN: Top NIH nutrition researcher studying ultraprocessed foods departs, citing censorship under Kennedy

Canada Canada: In a statement, UVic’s president and vice-chancellor Kevin Hall said the institution accepts all of the report’s recommendations. 6

The Globe and Mail: Overdose death of University of Victoria student student could likely have been prevented, report finds

United States United States: Dr. Kevin Hall is a section chief at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, conducting research on ultraprocessed foods. 8

CNN: Ultraprocessed foods make up to 70% of the US food supply. How to reduce your intake