Afsaneh Koochek
Professor at Department of food studies, nutrition and dietetics
- Telephone:
- +46 18 471 23 13
- Mobile phone:
- +46 73 469 74 44
- E-mail:
- afsaneh.koochek@ikv.uu.se
- Visiting address:
- BMC
Husargatan 3
752 37 Uppsala - Postal address:
- Box 560
751 22 UPPSALA
- CV:
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Short presentation
I contribute with international experiences and documented ability to lead research, education, and collaboration. With a background in Food Science and Dietetics from Uppsala University, I have progressed from research assistant to researcher, senior lecturer, director of studies, and head of department, as well as project leader of multinational clinical studies with an extensive international network. My expertise includes clinical dietetics, geriatric nutrition and academic leadership.
Keywords
- Dietetics. Clinical Studies
- Geriatric Nutrition
- Migration and Health
- Academic Leadership
Research
My interest in research is rooted in many years of clinical practice in primary health care and in daily contact with patients, particularly older adults. During my time in primary care, I worked at health care centers in multicultural residential areas, which sparked a particular interest in older adults with migration background, their health, and dietary practices. This interest resulted in a doctoral thesis at Karolinska Institute. Following my PhD, I have had the privilege of working in both academic and industrial settings, which has provided me with a broad and in-depth understanding of my research field. Over time, my research has expanded to encompass the older population as a whole, regardless of cultural and/or ethnic background, with a specific focus on advancing the understanding of the role of nutrition in health and disease in later life, that is, geriatric nutrition. By combining clinical studies with epidemiological and qualitative methods, I have sought to develop evidence-based guidelines and interventions aimed at improving nutritional status and quality of life among older adults.

Publications
Selection of publications
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Part of GeroScience, p. 859-870, 2026
- DOI for The associations between biological markers of aging and appetite loss across adulthood: retrospective case–control data from the INSPIRE-T study
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The relationship between physical activity and appetite among older adults: A scoping review
Part of The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, 2025
- DOI for The relationship between physical activity and appetite among older adults: A scoping review
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Part of Journal of Nutritional Science, 2024
- DOI for Development of dietary assessment instruments which can take cultural diversity and dietary acculturation into account: eating in Sweden ('Mat i Sverige')
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Diet quality and cardiovascular outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies
Part of Nutrition & Dietetics, p. 35-50, 2024
- DOI for Diet quality and cardiovascular outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies
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Part of Experimental Gerontology, 2022
- DOI for Functional improvements to 6 months of physical activity are not related to changes in size or density of multiple lower-extremity muscles in mobility-limited older individuals
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Eating Alone or Together among Community-Living Older People: A Scoping Review
Part of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021
- DOI for Eating Alone or Together among Community-Living Older People: A Scoping Review
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Part of BMC Geriatrics, 2020
- DOI for Sarcopenic obesity and associations with mortality in older women and men – a prospective observational study
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Part of Journal of Frailty & Aging, p. 57-63, 2020
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Part of BMC Geriatrics, 2018
- DOI for Effect of exercise and nutritional supplementation on health-related quality of life and mood in older adults: the VIVE2 randomized controlled trial
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Part of Journal of Nutrition Health and Aging, p. 541-548, 2018
Recent publications
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Part of Aging & Mental Health, p. 359-367, 2026
- DOI for Eating alone, social life, and self-rated health: Insights from a cross-sectional study of 70- to 75-year-olds in Sweden
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Part of Obesity Reviews, 2026
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Part of GeroScience, p. 859-870, 2026
- DOI for The associations between biological markers of aging and appetite loss across adulthood: retrospective case–control data from the INSPIRE-T study
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Part of Clinical Rheumatology, 2025
- DOI for One-year follow-up of a short specific carbohydrate diet intervention in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a retrospectively controlled study with focus on medical burden
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The relationship between physical activity and appetite among older adults: A scoping review
Part of The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, 2025
- DOI for The relationship between physical activity and appetite among older adults: A scoping review
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All publications
Articles in journal
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Part of Aging & Mental Health, p. 359-367, 2026
- DOI for Eating alone, social life, and self-rated health: Insights from a cross-sectional study of 70- to 75-year-olds in Sweden
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Part of GeroScience, p. 859-870, 2026
- DOI for The associations between biological markers of aging and appetite loss across adulthood: retrospective case–control data from the INSPIRE-T study
- Download full text (pdf) of The associations between biological markers of aging and appetite loss across adulthood: retrospective case–control data from the INSPIRE-T study
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Part of Clinical Rheumatology, 2025
- DOI for One-year follow-up of a short specific carbohydrate diet intervention in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a retrospectively controlled study with focus on medical burden
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Part of Journal of Nutritional Science, 2025
- DOI for Exploring nutritional risks of the specific carbohydrate diet: food and nutrient intake in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
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Part of Journal of Nutritional Science, 2024
- DOI for Development of dietary assessment instruments which can take cultural diversity and dietary acculturation into account: eating in Sweden ('Mat i Sverige')
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Part of Pediatric Rheumatology, 2023
- DOI for A qualitative evaluation of the specific carbohydrate diet for juvenile idiopathic arthritis based on children's and parents' experiences
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Part of Appetite, 2023
- DOI for Perceptions and experiences of eating alone among community-living retired Swedes: Loss, routine and independence
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Part of Experimental Gerontology, 2022
- DOI for Functional improvements to 6 months of physical activity are not related to changes in size or density of multiple lower-extremity muscles in mobility-limited older individuals
- Download full text (pdf) of Functional improvements to 6 months of physical activity are not related to changes in size or density of multiple lower-extremity muscles in mobility-limited older individuals
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Part of BMC Geriatrics, 2020
- DOI for Sarcopenic obesity and associations with mortality in older women and men – a prospective observational study
- Download full text (pdf) of Sarcopenic obesity and associations with mortality in older women and men – a prospective observational study
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Part of Journal of Frailty & Aging, p. 57-63, 2020
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Part of The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, p. 1-7, 2018
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Part of The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences, p. 95-101, 2018
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Part of BMC Geriatrics, 2018
- DOI for Effect of exercise and nutritional supplementation on health-related quality of life and mood in older adults: the VIVE2 randomized controlled trial
- Download full text (pdf) of Effect of exercise and nutritional supplementation on health-related quality of life and mood in older adults: the VIVE2 randomized controlled trial
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Part of Journal of Nutrition Health and Aging, p. 541-548, 2018
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Part of The FASEB Journal, 2017
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Part of Health Sociology Review, p. 240-255, 2016
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Part of Nutrition & Dietetics, p. 74-80, 2015
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The Vitality, Independence, and Vigor in the Elderly 2 Study (VIVE2): Design and methods
Part of Contemporary Clinical Trials, p. 164-171, 2015
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Part of International Journal of Applied Linguistics, p. 225-245, 2015
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Part of Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, p. 390-397, 2014
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Part of BMC Public Health, p. 411, 2011
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Part of The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, p. 295-301, 2008
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Part of European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation, p. 78-82, 2008
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Nutritional status, well-being and functional ability in frail elderly service flat residents
Part of European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, p. 263-70, 2005
Articles, review/survey
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Part of Obesity Reviews, 2026
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The relationship between physical activity and appetite among older adults: A scoping review
Part of The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, 2025
- DOI for The relationship between physical activity and appetite among older adults: A scoping review
- Download full text (pdf) of The relationship between physical activity and appetite among older adults: A scoping review
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Diet quality and cardiovascular outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies
Part of Nutrition & Dietetics, p. 35-50, 2024
- DOI for Diet quality and cardiovascular outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies
- Download full text (pdf) of Diet quality and cardiovascular outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies
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Eating Alone or Together among Community-Living Older People: A Scoping Review
Part of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021
- DOI for Eating Alone or Together among Community-Living Older People: A Scoping Review
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Comprehensive doctoral thesis
Conference papers
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Factors influencing the choice of oral nutritional supplements prescribed by Swedish dietitians
Part of ABSTRACT BOOK, Complete. The 11th NORDIC NUTRITION CONFERENCE NNC2016, 2016
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Evaluating Documentation of Dietetic Care in Swedish Medical Records
Part of MEDINFO 2013, p. 1078-1078, 2013
- DOI for Evaluating Documentation of Dietetic Care in Swedish Medical Records
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An NCP-based audit instrument for dietitians´documentation in medical records
2012