Alexandra Bento

Invited Professor

Generic Bio

Academic Education:
PhD in Food Consumption and Nutrition Sciences (2016), by the Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Porto.
MSc in Food Innovation (2008), by Universidade Católica Portuguesa.
BSc in Nutrition Sciences (1993), by the Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Porto.
Postgraduate in Health Management (2019), by the Católica Porto Business School.

Work Experience:
RD Nutritionist, Senior Nutrition Advisor, National Health Institute.

Relevant positions:
President of the Portuguese Council of Nutritionists (since 2012).
Member of the National Health Council (2016-2019).
Member of the advisory board of the Health Regulatory Authority (2019-2021).
Member of the Monitoring Group for the Safeguarding and Promotion of the Mediterranean Diet (2014-2018).
President of the Installation Committee of the Portuguese Council of Nutritionists (2011-2012).
Vice-President of the Advisory Board of the Platform Against Obesity (2008-2011).
President of the Portuguese Association of Nutritionists (1998-2011).

Distinctions:
Ministry of Health Distinct Services Medal, Gold Grade (2018).
Medal of Merit from the Porto City Council, Gold Grade (2015).

Books:
Author of the book “Eating well is the best medicine” (2017). Porto Editora

Paper

Front-of-pack labelling policies and the need for guidance.

Alexandra Bento 2019. The Lancet. Public health
Paper

Nutri-Score: A Public Health Tool to Improve Eating Habits in Portugal.

Alexandra Bento 2019. Acta medica portuguesa
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Portugal segue a tendência global - uma análise da evolução das disponibilidades alimentares e nutricionais e do produto interno bruto ao longo de quatro décadas.

Alexandra Bento 2019. Acta Portuguesa de Nutrição
Paper

Portugal's voluntary food reformulation agreement and the WHO reformulation targets.

Alexandra Bento 2019. Journal of global health
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Strategy for school feeding in Portugal: A proposal,Estrategia para la Alimentación Escolar en Portugal: una propuesta

Alexandra Bento (with Bento, A.). 2019. Revista Espanola de Nutricion Humana y Dietetica
Opinion article

Estratégia para a alimentação escolar em Portugal: uma proposta

Alexandra Bento 2018. Acta Portuguesa de Nutrição
Paper

Portugal nutritional transition during the last 4 decades: 1974-2011.

Alexandra Bento 2018. Porto biomedical journal
Paper

[Using Pricing Policies to Promote Public Health: The Sugar Sweetened Beverages Taxation Experience in Portugal].

Alexandra Bento 2018. Acta medica portuguesa
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Integração dos Nutricionistas no Serviço Nacional de Saúde em Portugal

Alexandra Bento 2017. Acta Portuguesa de Nutrição
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Medidas económicas na promoção da alimentação saudável na Europa: taxação e subsidiação

Alexandra Bento 2016. Acta Portuguesa de Nutrição
Paper

Cabaz alimentar essencial

Alexandra Bento (with Bento, Alexandra). 2011. Nutrícias
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Incorporação dos Nutricionistas nos Centros de Saúde

Alexandra Bento (with Bento, Alexandra). 2011. Nutrícias
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Profissão de Nutricionista em Portugal: Evolução e Regulamentação Alimentar

Alexandra Bento (with Bento, Alexandra). 2011. Nutrícias
Paper

O nutricionista hoje

Alexandra Bento (with Bento, Alexandra). 2007. Nutrícias
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Percepções e práticas de nutricionistas sobre o rastreio de Alterações do Estado Nutricional

Alexandra Bento (with Bento, Alexandra). 2007. Nutrícias
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Hábitos alimentares de adolescentes: Meio rural/ urbano - Que contrastes?

Alexandra Bento (with Bento, Alexandra). 2006. Nutrícias
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Conhecimentos, comportamentos e atitudes de jovens, face às bebidas alcoólicas

Alexandra Bento (with Bento, Alexandra). 2005. Nutrícias
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O Nutricionista como factor de desenvolvimento local em Portugal

Alexandra Bento (with Bento, Alexandra). 2001. Nutrição humana