Research Program: Prevention & Etiology
Professor, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health
Director, University of Minnesota Obesity Prevention Center

jefferyrw@gmail.com
612-626-8580 — office

Dr. Jeffery is nationally and internationally known for his innovative work in obesity prevention. He has conducted weight-loss and weight gain prevention trials in a variety of settings, collaborating with the healthcare delivery system, worksites and local health departments. His current work is particularly focused on environmental interventions targeting weight gain prevention and the development of a research database from which to make recommendations about public health policy. He currently serves as the director of the University of Minnesota Obesity Prevention Center in the Academic Health Center, as well as being a professor in the Division of Epidemiology and Community Health in the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota.

Research Interests

Health behavior research, behavioral epidemiology, obesity, dietary intervention.

Selected Publications

Jeffery RW, Rydell S, Dunn CL, Harnack LJ, Levine AS, Pentel P, Baxter J, Walsh EM. Effects of portion size on body weight. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2007 Jun 27;4:27.

Jeffery RW, Baxter J, McGuire M, Linde J. Are fast food restaurants an environmental risk factor for obesity? International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2006, 3:2, doi:10.1186/1479-5868-3-2.

Jeffery RW, Finch EA, Linde JA, Rothman AJ, King CM. A satisfaction enhancement intervention for improving long-term weight loss. Obesity Research 14(5):863-869, 2006.

Finch EA, Linde JA, Jeffery RW, Rothman AJ, King CM, Levy RL. The effects of outcome expectations and satisfaction on weight loss and maintenance: Correlational and experimental analyses: A randomized trial. Health Psychol. 2005;24:608-16.