Eric J. Brandt, M.D., M.H.S.

Nutrition policy evaluation

Dr. Brandt is a cardiologist and lipidologist (cholesterol management) who studies the effects of nutrition policy on population outcomes. He is interested in evaluating the clinical and healthcare implications of current and planned nutrition policies at the federal, state, and local level, especially among socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals. His previous work examined outcomes from the New York trans fat restrictions in restaurants, availability of grocery delivery to food deserts, food insecurity in cardiovascular disease, social determinants of health in cardiovascular disease, and the epidemiology of lipoprotein(a), among other topics.

  • M.D., Case Western Reserve University
  • M.H.S., Health Science, Yale University 
  • B.S., Biochemistry, University of Michigan - Dearborn
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Health Promotion and Prevention
Health Promotion and Prevention Nutrition/Food Security
Cardiovascular Disorders
Low Income/Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
Medical School
Medical School Internal Medicine
Medical School Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Medicine
Health Equity & Disparities
Prevention & Population Health
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Our expert answers 3 Questions

What are you thinking about?

I am thinking about how we can improve nutrition policy to prevent chronic diseases.

Why is this interesting to you?

Poor diet is now the #1 cause of preventable death and illness. Well-thought-out nutrition policies can act as the cornerstone for decreasing America's burden of preventable chronic diseases.

What are the practical implications for healthcare?

Healthcare costs continue to rise, in part because of significant costs related to preventable conditions like obesity and diabetes. Reducing the prevalence of these diseases can help reduce related healthcare spending and also improve health outcomes.