Walter C. Willett

Walter C. Willett is an influential American epidemiologist known for his research on diet, nutrition, and health. He has played a pivotal role in understanding how dietary choices impact chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. As a professor at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School, Willett has contributed to developing public health guidelines and dietary recommendations. His notable works include the Nurses' Health Study, which has provided valuable insights into the effects of nutrition on health outcomes, guiding both public health policies and personal eating habits.