Walter C. Willett

Walter C. Willett

doctor United States

Dr. Walter C. Willett is a renowned medical doctor and professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston. He is known for his extensive research in the fields of nutrition and public health, and has contributed significantly to the understanding of dietary impacts on health outcomes. Willett recently gained attention for co-authoring a study highlighting the benefits of plant-based oils over butter, arguing against the notion that butter is a healthier option.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
102,319
Power
6,491$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 6.00 0.03% +0% 331,002,651 102,319 $21,000,000 6,491$
Totals 1 331,002,651 102,319 $21,000,000 6,491$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Veteran nutrition researcher Dr. Walter C. Willett suggested many steps to reduce the adverse effects of sugar-sweetened soda. 6

CNN: High-fructose corn syrup versus cane sugar

Colombia Colombia: Walter C. Willett, a professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, commented on the lack of long-term health benefits evidence for coconut oil. 5

El Tiempo: ¿Qué tan saludable es consumir aceite de coco? Estos son sus posibles beneficios para la salud

United States United States: Dr. Walter C. Willett, a medical doctor and professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, said it's a mistake to think that butter is better than conventional cooking oils. 4

Fox News: Butter or plant-based oils? Food fight erupts as study cites lower risk of death from one