Berit Heitmann

Berit Heitmann

Clinical Professor

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    1. Published

      Intentional Weight Loss and Longevity in Overweight Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Population-Based Cohort Study

      Køster-Rasmussen, Rasmus, Simonsen, M. K., Siersma, Volkert Dirk, Henriksen, J. E., Heitmann, Berit & Olivarius, Niels de Fine, 25 Jan 2016, In: PloS one. 11, 1, p. 1-14 14 p., e0146889.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    2. Published

      Back on track: smoking cessation and weight changes over nine years in a community-based cohort study

      Køster-Rasmussen, Rasmus, Permin, C. A., Siersma, Volkert Dirk, Henriksen, J. E., Heitmann, Berit, Heldgaard, P. E. & Olivarius, Niels de Fine, Dec 2015, In: Preventive Medicine. 81, p. 320-325 6 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    3. Published

      "I would never be able to forgive myself if it ended up having consequences for the child": A qualitative study of perceptions of stress and worries among healthy first-time pregnant Danish women

      Ladekarl, M., de Wolff, M. G., Nøhr, E. A., Olsen, N. J., Specht, I. O., Heitmann, Berit & Brødsgaard, A., 2022, In: Midwifery. 112, 9 p., 103421.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    4. Published

      Early postpartum stress, anxiety, depression, and resilience development among danish first-time mothers before and during first-wave COVID-19 pandemic

      Ladekarl, M., Olsen, N. J., Winckler, K., Brødsgaard, A., Nøhr, E. A., Heitmann, Berit & Specht, I. O., 2021, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18, 22, 9 p., 11734.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    5. Published

      Associations between maternal stress during pregnancy and offspring obesity risk later in life-A systematic literature review

      Lamichhane, N., Olsen, N. J., Mortensen, Erik Lykke, Obel, C., Heitmann, Berit & Händel, M. N., 2020, In: Obesity Reviews. 21, 2, e12951.

      Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

    6. Published

      Phase angle measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis and the risk of cardiovascular disease among adult Danes

      Langer, R. D., Larsen, S. C., Ward, L. C. & Heitmann, Berit, 2021, In: Nutrition. 89, 6 p., 111280.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    7. Published

      Can change in phase angle predict the risk of morbidity and mortality during an 18-year follow-up period? A cohort study among adults

      Langer, R. D., Ward, L. C., Larsen, S. C. & Heitmann, Berit, 2023, In: Frontiers in Nutrition. 10, 8 p., 1157531.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    8. Published

      Habitual coffee consumption and changes in measures of adiposity: a comprehensive study of longitudinal associations

      Larsen, S. C., Mikkelsen, M. K., Frederiksen, P. & Heitmann, Berit, 2018, In: International Journal of Obesity. 42, 4, p. 880-886 7 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    9. Published

      Sexual function and obesity

      Larsen, S. H., Wagner, G. & Heitmann, Berit, 2007, In: International Journal of Obesity. 31, 8, p. 1189-1198 9 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    10. Published

      Interaction between genetic predisposition to obesity and dietary calcium in relation to subsequent change in body weight and waist circumference

      Larsen, S. C., Ängquist, Lars, Ahluwalia, Tarun Veer Singh, Skaaby, T., Roswall, N., Tjønneland, A., Halkjær, J., Overvad, K., Pedersen, Oluf Borbye, Hansen, Torben, Linneberg, Allan René, Husemoen, L. L. N., Toft, Ulla Marie Nørgaard, Heitmann, Berit & Sørensen, Thorkild I.A., Apr 2014, In: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 99, 4

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    11. Published

      Association between objectively measured sleep duration, adiposity and weight loss history

      Larsen, S. C., Horgan, G., Mikkelsen, M. K., Palmeira, A. L., Scott, S., Duarte, C., Santos, I., Encantado, J., Driscoll, R. O., Turicchi, J., Michalowska, J., Stubbs, J. & Heitmann, Berit, 2020, In: International Journal of Obesity. 44, p. 1577-1585 9 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    12. Published

      Consistent sleep onset and maintenance of body weight after weight loss: An analysis of data from the NoHoW trial

      Larsen, S. C., Horgan, G., Mikkelsen, M. K., Palmeira, A. L., Scott, S., Duarte, C., Santos, I., Encantado, J., O'Driscoll, R., Turicchi, J., Michalowska, J., Stubbs, R. J. & Heitmann, Berit, 2020, In: PLoS Medicine. 17, 7, 18 p., 1003168.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    13. Published

      Substituting sedentary time with sleep or physical activity and subsequent weight-loss maintenance

      Buch-Larsen, Sara Charlotte, O'Driscoll, R., Horgan, G., Mikkelsen, M. L. K., Specht, I. O., Rohde, J. F., Turicchi, J., Santos, I., Encantado, J., Duarte, C., Ward, L. C., Palmeira, A. L., Stubbs, R. J. & Heitmann, Berit, 2023, In: Obesity. 31, 2, p. 515-524 10 p.

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    14. Published

      More Frequent Intake of Regular Meals and Less Frequent Snacking Are Weakly Associated with Lower Long-Term Gains in Body Mass Index and Fat Mass in Middle-Aged Men and Women

      Larsen, S. C. & Heitmann, Berit, 2019, In: Journal of Nutrition. 149, 5, p. 824-830 7 p.

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    15. Published

      Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Status and Longitudinal Changes in Weight and Waist Circumference: Influence of Genetic Predisposition to Adiposity

      Larsen, S. C., Ängquist, Lars, Moldovan, M., Huikari, V., Sebert, S., Cavadino, A., Ahluwalia, Tarun Veer Singh, Skaaby, T., Linneberg, Allan René, Husemoen, L. L. N., Toft, U., Pedersen, Oluf Borbye, Hansen, T., Herzig, K., Jarvelin, M., Power, C., Hypponen, E., Heitmann, Berit & Sørensen, Thorkild I.A., 14 Apr 2016, In: P L o S One. 11, 4, p. 1-18 e0153611.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    16. Published

      Hair Cortisol Concentration, Weight Loss Maintenance and Body Weight Variability: A Prospective Study Based on Data From the European NoHoW Trial

      Larsen, S. C., Turicchi, J., Christensen, G. L., Larsen, C. S., Jørgensen, Niklas Rye, Mikkelsen, M. L. K., Horgan, G., O’Driscoll, R., Michalowska, J., Duarte, C., Scott, S. E., Santos, I., Encantado, J., Palmeira, A. L., Stubbs, R. J. & Heitmann, Berit, 2021, In: Frontiers in Endocrinology. 12, 655197.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    17. Published

      Association between Hair Cortisol Concentration and Adiposity Measures among Children and Parents from the "Healthy Start" Study

      Larsen, S. C., Fahrenkrug, J., Olsen, N. J. & Heitmann, Berit, 23 Sep 2016, In: P L o S One. 11, 9, 11 p., e.0163639.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    18. Published

      Association between hair cortisol concentration and dietary intake among normal weight preschool children predisposed to overweight and obesity

      Larsen, S. C., Rohde, J. F., Olsen, N. J., Händel, M. N., Stougård, Maria, Fahrenkrug, J. & Heitmann, Berit, 2019, In: PLoS ONE. 14, 3, 12 p., e0213573.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    19. Published

      Attained body mass index among children attending rural outdoor or urban conventional kindergartens

      Larsen, S. C., Rohde, J. F., Olsen, N. J., Østergaard, J. N., Heitmann, Berit & Specht, I. O., 2023, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 14, 8 p., 1166512.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    20. Published

      24h urinary sodium excretion and subsequent change in weight, waist circumference and body composition

      Larsen, S. C., Ängquist, Lars, Sørensen, Thorkild I.A. & Heitmann, Berit, 2013, In: P L o S One. 8, 7, 6 p., e69689.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    21. Published

      Sugar-sweetened beverages consumption in relation to changes in body fatness over 6 and 12 years among 9-year-old children: the European Youth Heart Study

      Lempert, Susanne, Zheng, M., Rangan, A., Olsen, N. J., Andersen, L. B., Wedderkopp, N., Kristensen, P. L., Grøntved, A., Ried-Larsen, M., Allman-Farinelli, M. & Heitmann, Berit, 28 Nov 2013, In: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 68, 1, p. 77-83 0954-3007.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    22. Published

      Associations between Child Mental Well-Being or Conflicts during Mealtime and Picky Eating Behaviour

      Lepinioti, M., Specht, I. O., Rohde, J. F., Stougård, Maria, Handel, M. N., Olsen, N. J. & Heitmann, Berit, 2021, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18, 11, 8 p., 5621.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    23. Published

      The association between early menopause and risk of ischaemic heart disease: Influence of Hormone Therapy?

      Løkkegaard, Ellen Christine Leth, Andersen, Zorana Jovanovic, Heitmann, Berit, Keiding, N., Ottesen, B. & Pedersen, Anette Tønnes, 20 Jan 2006, In: Maturitas. 53, 2, p. 226-33 8 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    24. Published

      Relation between hormone replacement therapy and ischaemic heart disease in women: prospective observational study

      Løkkegaard, Ellen Christine Leth, Pedersen, Anette Tønnes, Heitmann, Berit, Andersen, Zorana Jovanovic, Keiding, N., Hundrup, Y. A., Obel, E. B. & Ottesen, B., 22 Feb 2003, In: B M J. 326, 7386, p. 426

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    25. Published

      Social Inequalities in Obesity Persist in the Nordic Region Despite Its Relative Affluence and Equity

      Magnusson, M., Sørensen, Thorkild I.A., Olafsdottir, S., Lehtinen-Jacks, S., Holmen, T. L., Heitmann, Berit & Lissner, L., 2014, In: Current Obesity Reports. 3, p. 1-15 15 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    26. Published

      A Theory- And Evidence-Based Digital Intervention Tool for Weight Loss Maintenance (NoHoW Toolkit): Systematic Development and Refinement Study

      Marques, M. M., Matos, M., Mattila, E., Encantado, J., Duarte, C., Teixeira, P. J., Stubbs, R. J., Sniehotta, F. F., Ermes, M., Harjumaa, M., Leppänen, J., Välkkynen, P., Silva, M. N., Ferreira, C., Carvalho, S., Palmeira, L., Horgan, G., Heitmann, Berit, Evans, E. H. & Palmeira, A. L., 2021, In: Journal of Medical Internet Research. 23, 12, e25305.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    27. Published

      Evaluation of the Immediate Effects of Web-Based Intervention Modules for Goals, Planning, and Coping Planning on Physical Activity: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial on Weight Loss Maintenance

      Mattila, E., Horgan, G., Palmeira, A. L., O'Driscoll, R., Stubbs, R. J., Heitmann, Berit & Marques, M. M., 2022, In: Journal of Medical Internet Research. 24, 4, e35614.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    28. Published

      Users' Experiences With the NoHoW Web-Based Toolkit With Weight and Activity Tracking in Weight Loss Maintenance: Long-term Randomized Controlled Trial

      Mattila, E., Hansen, S., Bundgaard, L., Ramsey, L., Dunning, A., Silva, M. N., Harjumaa, M., Ermes, M., Marques, M. M., Matos, M., Larsen, S. C., Encantado, J., Santos, I., Horgan, G., O'Driscoll, R., Turicchi, J., Duarte, C., Palmeira, A. L., Stubbs, R. J., Heitmann, B. L. & 1 others, Lahteenmaki, L., 2022, In: Journal of Medical Internet Research. 24, 1, 19 p., 29302.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    29. Published

      Lean body mass change over 6 years is associated with dietary leucine intake in an older Danish population

      McDonald, C. K., Ankarfeldt, Mikkel Zöllner, Capra, S., Bauer, J., Raymond, K. & Heitmann, Berit, May 2016, In: British Journal of Nutrition. 115, 9, p. 1556-1562 7 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    30. Published

      Dietary trans-fatty acid intake in relation to cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis

      Michels, N., Specht, I. O., Heitmann, Berit, Chajes, V. & Huybrechts, I., 2021, In: Nutrition Reviews. 79, 7, p. 758-776 9 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

    31. Published

      Independent effects of stable and changing body weight on total mortality.

      Mikkelsen, K. L., Heitmann, Berit, Keiding, N. & Sørensen, Thorkild I.A., 1999, In: Epidemiology. 10, p. 671-678

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    32. Published

      Estimating physical activity and sedentary behaviour in a free-living environment: A comparative study between Fitbit Charge 2 and Actigraph GT3X

      Mikkelsen, M. L. K., Berg-Beckhoff, G., Frederiksen, P., Horgan, G., O'Driscoll, R., Palmeira, A. L., Scott, S. E., Stubbs, J., Heitmann, Berit & Larsen, S. C., 2020, In: PLoS ONE. 15, 6, 13 p., e0234426.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    33. Published

      Effect of PEP flute self-care versus usual care in early covid-19: Non-drug, open label, randomised controlled trial in a Danish community setting

      Mollerup, A., Henriksen, Marius, Larsen, S. C., Bennetzen, A. S., Simonsen, M. K., Kofod, L. M., Knudsen, J. D., Nielsen, X. C., Weis, Nina & Heitmann, Berit, 2021, In: The BMJ. 375, e066952.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    34. Published

      PEP-CoV protocol: a PEP flute-self-care randomised controlled trial to prevent respiratory deterioration and hospitalisation in early COVID-19

      Mollerup, A., Larsen, S. C., Bennetzen, A. S., Henriksen, Marius, Simonsen, M. K., Weis, Nina, Kofod, L. M. & Heitmann, Berit, 2021, In: BMJ Open. 11, 6, 9 p., e050582.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    35. Published

      Prenatal exposure to extra vitamin D from fortification and risk of developing coeliac disease

      Moos, C., Duus, K. S., Frederiksen, P., Heitmann, Berit & Andersen, V., 2019, In: European Journal of Public Health. 29, Supplement 4

      Research output: Contribution to journalConference abstract in journalResearchpeer-review

    36. Published

      Exposure to the danish mandatory vitamin D fortification policy in prenatal life and the risk of developing coeliac disease—the importance of season: A semi ecological study

      Moos, C., Duus, K. S., Frederiksen, P., Heitmann, Berit & Andersen, V., 2020, In: Nutrients. 12, 5, 11 p., 1243.

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    37. Published

      The validity of two widely used commercial and research-grade activity monitors, during resting, household and activity behaviours

      O'Driscoll, R., Turicchi, J., Hopkins, M., Gibbons, C., Larsen, S. C., Palmeira, A. L., Heitmann, Berit, Horgan, G. W., Finlayson, G. & Stubbs, R. J., 2020, In: Health and Technology. 10, p. 637-648 12 p.

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    38. Published
    39. Published

      Intake of calorically sweetened beverages and obesity

      Olsen, N. J. & Heitmann, Berit, 2009, In: Obesity Reviews. 10, 1, p. 68-75 8 p.

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    40. Published

      Interactions between genetic variants associated with adiposity traits and soft drinks in relation to longitudinal changes in body weight and waist circumference

      Olsen, N. J., Ängquist, Lars, Larsen, S. C., Linneberg, Allan René, Skaaby, T., Husemoen, L. L. N., Toft, Ulla Marie Nørgaard, Tjønneland, A., Halkjær, J., Hansen, Torben, Pedersen, Oluf Borbye, Overvad, K., Ahluwalia, T. S., Sørensen, Thorkild I.A. & Heitmann, Berit, 2016, In: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 104, 3, p. 816-826 11 p.

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    41. Published

      A literature review of evidence for primary prevention of overweight and obesity in healthy weight children and adolescents: A report produced by a working group of the Danish Council on Health and Disease Prevention

      Olsen, N. J., Østergaard, J. N., Bjerregaard, L. G., Høy, T. V., Kierkegaard, L., Michaelsen, Kim F., Sørensen, Thorkild I.A., Grønbæk, M. K., Bruun, J. M. & Heitmann, Berit, 2023, In: Obesity Reviews. 25, 1, 10 p., e13641.

      Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

    42. Published

      Does attendance in outdoor kindergartens reduce the use of antibiotics in children?

      Olsen, N. J., Larsen, Sofus Christian, Køster-Rasmussen, Rasmus, Rohde, J. F., Østergaard, J. N., Heitmann, Berit & Specht, I. O., 2023, In: Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics. 112, 9, p. 1944-1953 12 p.

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    43. Published

      Effects of the healthy start randomized intervention on psychological stress and sleep habits among obesity-susceptible healthy weight children and their parents

      Olsen, N. J., Larsen, S. C., Rohde, J. F., Stougård, Maria, Handel, M. N., Specht, I. O. & Heitmann, Berit, 2022, In: PLoS ONE. 17, 3, 15 p., 0264514.

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    44. Published

      Predisposition to Obesity: Should We Target Those Most Susceptible?

      Olsen, N. J., Mortensen, Erik Lykke & Heitmann, Berit, 2012, In: Current Obesity Reports. 1, 1, p. 35-41 7 p.

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    45. Published

      Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and metabolic markers in children - a narrative review of the evidence

      Olsen, N. J. & Heitmann, Berit, 2021, In: Nutrition Bulletin. 46, 3, p. 264-278 15 p.

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    46. Published

      Primary prevention of excessive fat gain among 2-6 year olds: Results from the "healthy start" randomized intervention

      Olsen, N. J., Ängquist, Lars, Mortensen, Erik Lykke & Heitmann, Berit, Oct 2017, In: Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism. 71, Supplement 2, p. 735-736 2 p., 144/1451.

      Research output: Contribution to journalConference abstract in journalResearchpeer-review

    47. Published

      Joining Parents' Bed at Night and Overweight among 2-to 6-Year-Old Children - Results from the 'Healthy Start' Randomized Intervention

      Olsen, N. J., Rohde, J. F., Händel, M. N., Stougaard, M., Mortensen, Erik Lykke & Heitmann, Berit, 2018, In: Obesity Facts. 11, 5, p. 372-380 9 p.

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    48. Published

      Moderate drinking, psychological factors, and cardiovascular protection: reply

      Ostergaard, J. N., Heitmann, Berit, Schnohr, P. & Gronbaek, M., 2009, In: European Heart Journal. 30, 3, p. 382-382

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

    49. Published

      Impact of fibre and red/processed meat intake on treatment outcomes among patients with chronic inflammatory diseases initiating biological therapy: A prospective cohort study

      Overgaard, S. H., Sørensen, S. B., Munk, H. L., Nexøe, A. B., Glerup, H., Henriksen, R. H., Guldmann, T., Pedersen, N., Saboori, S., Hvid, L., Dahlerup, J. F., Hvas, C. L., Jawhara, M., Andersen, K. W., Pedersen, A. K., Nielsen, O. H., Bergenheim, F., Brodersen, J. B., Heitmann, B. L., Halldorsson, T. I. & 6 others, Holmskov, U., Bygum, A., Christensen, R., Kjeldsen, J., Ellingsen, T. & Andersen, V., 2022, In: Frontiers in Nutrition. 9, 13 p., 985732.

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    50. Published

      A novel scaling methodology to reduce the biases associated with missing data from commercial activity monitors

      O’Driscoll, R., Turicchi, J., Duarte, C., Michalowska, J., Larsen, S. C., Palmeira, A. L., Heitmann, Berit, Horgan, G. W. & Stubbs, R. J., 2020, In: PLoS ONE. 15, 6, 18 p., e0235144.

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