World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Medicine

D-Index
115
Citations
45314
World Ranking
4579
National Ranking
448

Overview

John E. Blundell is affiliated with the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom and has a research focus primarily within the field of Medicine. Their work spans several subfields, including Physiology, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Clinical Psychology, Endocrine and Autonomic Systems, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Their research topics cover a range of areas related to weight management, physical activity, and health behaviors. Key topics include:

  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Diet and metabolism studies
  • Regulation of Appetite and Obesity
  • Physical Activity and Health
  • Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
  • Behavioral Health and Interventions

John E. Blundell has contributed to numerous scientific articles, several of which have been published in notable venues. Frequent journals for publication include Appetite, Obesity Reviews, Nutrients, Physiology & Behavior, and Nature Metabolism.

Selected recent papers include:

  • Effect of exercise training on weight loss, body composition changes, and weight maintenance in adults with overweight or obesity: An overview of 12 systematic reviews and 149 studies, 2021, Obesity Reviews
  • Exercise training in the management of overweight and obesity in adults: Synthesis of the evidence and recommendations from the European Association for the Study of Obesity Physical Activity Working Group, 2021, Obesity Reviews
  • Effect of different types of regular exercise on physical fitness in adults with overweight or obesity: Systematic review and meta-analyses, 2021, Obesity Reviews
  • Effect of exercise training before and after bariatric surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis, 2021, Obesity Reviews
  • Effective behavior change techniques to promote physical activity in adults with overweight or obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis, 2021, Obesity Reviews

Frequent collaborators include Graham Finlayson, Kristine Beaulieu, Catherine Gibbons, Mark Hopkins, and Nuno Casanova, reflecting ongoing partnerships within related research areas.

Best Publications

  • Reproducibility, power and validity of visual analogue scales in assessment of appetite sensations in single test meal studies.

    A Flint;A Raben;J E Blundell;A Astrup

  • Effects of targeted delivery of propionate to the human colon on appetite regulation, body weight maintenance and adiposity in overweight adults

    Edward S. Chambers;Alexander Viardot;Arianna Psichas;Douglas J. Morrison

  • APPETITE CONTROL: METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF THE EVALUATION OF FOODS

    J.E. Blundell;C. de Graaf;T. Hulshof;S.A. Jebb

  • The use of visual analogue scales to assess motivation to eat in human subjects: a review of their reliability and validity with an evaluation of new hand-held computerized systems for temporal tracking of appetite ratings.

    R. J. Stubbs;D. A. Hughes;A. M. Johnstone;E. Rowley

  • Energy intake and appetite are suppressed by glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) in obese men.

    Näslund E;Barkeling B;King N;Gutniak M

  • Serotonergic drugs : effects on appetite expression and use for the treatment of obesity.

    Jason C G Halford;Joanne A Harrold;Emma J Boyland;Clare L Lawton

  • Effects of once-weekly semaglutide on appetite, energy intake, control of eating, food preference and body weight in subjects with obesity.

    John Blundell;Graham Finlayson;Mads Axelsen;Anne Flint

  • Eating behavior dimensions. Associations with energy intake and body weight. A review.

    Simone A. French;Leonard H. Epstein;Robert W. Jeffery;John E. Blundell

  • Menstrual cycle and appetite control: implications for weight regulation.

    L Dye;J E Blundell

  • Serotonin (5-HT) drugs: effects on appetite expression and use for the treatment of obesity.

    Jason C.G. Halford;Joanne A. Harrold;Clare L. Lawton;John E. Blundell

  • Paradoxical effects of an intense sweetener (aspartame) on appetite

    J.E. Blundell;A.J. Hill

  • Palatability: response to nutritional need or need-free stimulation of appetite?

    Martin R. Yeomans;John E. Blundell;Micah Leshem

  • Resistance and susceptibility to weight gain: Individual variability in response to a high-fat diet

    J. E. Blundell;R. J. Stubbs;C. Golding;F. Croden

  • Physiology: does gut hormone PYY3-36 decrease food intake in rodents?

    Tschöp M;Castañeda Tr;Joost Hg;Thöne-Reineke C

  • Behavioral Satiety Sequence (BSS) for the Diagnosis of Drug Action on Food Intake

    Jason C.G. Halford;Shamila C.D. Wanninayake;John E. Blundell

  • SB-334867, a selective orexin-1 receptor antagonist, enhances behavioural satiety and blocks the hyperphagic effect of orexin-A in rats

    R. J. Rodgers;J. C. G. Halford;R. L. Nunes de Souza;A. L. Canto de Souza

  • Control of Human Appetite: Implications for The Intake of Dietary Fat

    J E Blundell;C L Lawton;J R Cotton;Jennifer Isabel Macdiarmid

  • Uncoupling sweet taste and calories: comparison of the effects of glucose and three intense sweeteners on hunger and food intake.

    Peter J. Rogers;Jo-Anne Carlyle;Andrew J. Hill;John E. Blundell

  • Appetite sensations and satiety quotient: predictors of energy intake and weight loss.

    Vicky Drapeau;Neil A. King;Marion M. Hetherington;Éric Doucet

  • The degree of saturation of fatty acids influences post-ingestive satiety.

    Clare L. Lawton;Helen J. Delargy;Justine Brockman;Fiona C. Smith

Frequent Co-Authors

Andrew J. Hill
Andrew J. Hill University of Leeds
Peter J. Rogers
Peter J. Rogers University of Bristol
R.J. Rodgers
R.J. Rodgers University of Leeds
Per M. Hellström
Per M. Hellström Uppsala University
Andrew P. Hills
Andrew P. Hills RMIT University
Arne Astrup
Arne Astrup Novo Nordisk Foundation
Johannes Hebebrand
Johannes Hebebrand University of Duisburg-Essen
Emma J. Boyland
Emma J. Boyland University of Liverpool
Marion M. Hetherington
Marion M. Hetherington University of Leeds
Angelo Tremblay
Angelo Tremblay Université Laval

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For those interested in a career in healthcare but not ready to commit to medical school, there are several flexible options available online. Careers such as medical billing and coding offer a valuable entry point. You can find affordable medical billing and coding programs that help build foundational knowledge and launch new careers in health administration.

Nursing is another in-demand field with multiple online study pathways. There are accredited online nurse practitioner programs designed for experienced nurses looking to specialize, as well as broader nursing degree online options for those starting out. Online programs often offer the flexibility to work and study at the same time.

For healthcare professionals seeking leadership or academic positions, advanced degrees such as an online nursing doctoral programs can provide a pathway to new opportunities. These degrees can expand your expertise, open doors to research roles, and enhance your career progression within clinical and academic settings.

Best Scientists Citing John E. Blundell

Trending Scientists