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Lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Zaragoza, Isabel is responsible for the overall management and implementation of the DESERT project.

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4242-5464

Dr. Kalkan is a faculty member at the Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Medipol University. She has teaching experience of 15 years at undergraduate and post graduate levels and is a research advisor to master’s and doctoral students. Dr. Kalkan specializes in various branches of nutrition such as nutritional biochemistry, nutrition in special population, nutrition education for different age groups, sustainable nutrition and has several international and national scientific publications in these areas.

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6020-349X

Full Professor at the University of Évora, PhD in Human Motricity and expert in ​​exercise and health. Currently Director of the Comprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC-UE) and Dean of the School of Health and Human Development.

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9753-8381

Primary care physician at the Monreal del Campo Primary Care Centre, Teruel. Researcher of the Grupo Aragonés de Investigación en Atención Primaria (GAIAP) and responsible for the management and implementation of project activities implemented by staff at the Aragón Institute for Health Research.

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8448-1013

Associate professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Zaragoza. PhD in Health Sciences and Medical doctor, nurse, psychologist and economist as a background.

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4242-5464

Senior Lecturer at the Department of Physiatry and Nursing at the University of Zaragoza. PhD in Health and Exercise Science with a specialization in physical fitness and aging. Researcher in the EXERNET network, focusing on exercise and health equity. Expertise in evaluating the effects of multicomponent training on older adults and coordinating national and international health projects. Active collaborator in participatory action research.

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6523-5511

Postdoctoral Researcher at the Aragón Health Research Institute. With a background as a Dietitian-Nutritionist and a Ph.D. in Health and Sports Sciences, she brings valuable expertise in physical exercise and nutrition applied to health.

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0330-5558

Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at the Department of Geography and Land Management, University of Zaragoza. PhD in Land Management and Environment. Research in urban and territorial planning, transportation and mobility.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1653-7780

PhD in Exercise Science. Professor of Exercise and Health. Head of the master’s degree in Physical Assessment and Training for Health. President of the Spanish Exercise and Health Network (EXERNET). Responsibilities in the project: exercise desert definition, methodological supervisor for exercise issues.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4303-4097

Lecturer in Human Geography at the Department of Geography and Land Management, University of Zaragoza. PhD in Land Management and Environment. Research in geodemographic analysis with GIS, thematic cartography and strategic urban planning.

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4850-6177

Geographer with academic and professional experience in spatial planning and territorial development. Research areas include rural systems, demographic analysis, and GIS-based approaches to land use and regional planning.

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Primary Care Nurse, Sandra lives and works in the province of Teruel. Her professional background and expertise are essential to data collection and interpretation in Spain

Senior Lecturer, her role in the project focuses on activities related to geolocation of food and exercise services and participatory action research

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Associate Professor at the Department of Physiatry and Nursing, University of Zaragoza. PhD in Nursing. Research in pediatrics and inhaled therapy. Pediatric Nurse Specialist. Emergency Department. Miguel Servet Hospital. She is responsible for activities related to geolocation of food and exercise services and participatory action research within the project.

https://orcid.org/0000-001-6170-072X

Lecturer at the Department of Physiatry and Nursing, University of Zaragoza. PhD in Health and Sport Sciences. Research in health equity and health promotion. His responsibilities in the project are related to participatory action research.

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2887-7835

Predoctoral researcher in training at the University of Zaragoza. Miriam is a Family and Community Specialist Nurse. Her doctoral thesis explores strategies to improve well-being and quality of life among people living in food and physical activity deserts in Teruel

https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8993-0684

He is an expert in quantitative research methods and biostatistics. He is a faculty member and Secretary of the Department of Physiatry and Nursing at the University of Zaragoza.

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7049-8295

She is a primary care physician who contributes to the project by collecting and analysing health data to support its objectives and guide evidence-based decision-making. She is a member of the Home Care Support Team (ESAD) in Teruel.

https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2675-2472

Lecturer at the Defense University Center, Zaragoza. PhD in Health and Sport Sciences. Research in exercise, health, aging and rural areas. Her involvement in the project is related to the design of exercise deserts.

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6492-2512

Lecturer at the Department of Physiatry and Nursing, University of Zaragoza. PhD in Health and Sport Sciences. Research in sexual and reproductive health, gender, health equity and health promotion. Her responsibilities in the project are related to participatory action research.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8197-9884

Lecturer at the Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences at the University of Zaragoza. PhD in Health and Sport Sciences. Research on physical activity, exercise, physical fitness and health in different populations.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0137-9900

He is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Zaragoza. His research focuses on community health, social participation, and the social determinants of health. In the project, he contributes his expertise in participatory methodologies and gender perspective

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3087-8899

Predoctoral researcher in training at the University of Zaragoza. Uma is a Family and Community Specialist Nurse. Her doctoral thesis explores strategies to promote physical exercise among Muslim women living rural areas in the province of Teruel.

Lecturer at the Faculty of Health Sciences at San Jorge University. Ph.D. in Health Sciences, nurse, specialist in family and community nursing, midwife and physiotherapist.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7911-9949

Lecturer at the Department of Physiatry and Nursing, University of Zaragoza. PhD in Nursing. Research in sedentary behavior, health equity and health promotion. Her functions in the project are related to participatory action research.

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0113-3318

Sara works at the Teruel Chamber of Commerce, where she supports local economic development initiatives. In the project, she contributes her expertise in business engagement and territorial development, helping to connect the project with local stakeholders and economic actors.

María is a Territorial Development and Commerce Technician at the Teruel Chamber of Commerce. She brings valuable experience in supporting local economic initiatives and promoting business development in the region. In the project, she contributes to stakeholder coordination and the implementation of strategies for sustainable territorial growth.

Rodrigo is a Territorial Development and Commerce Technician at the Teruel Chamber of Commerce. He brings valuable experience in supporting local economic initiatives and promoting business development in the region. In the project, she contributes to stakeholder coordination and the implementation of strategies for sustainable territorial growth.

Lecturer at the Department of Nursing, University of Granada. Nurse, sexologist and sexual educator. PhD in Health and Sport Sciences. Research in sexual and reproductive health, health equity and health promotion.

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0045-7871

Associate Professor in Human Geography at the Department of Geography and Land Management, University of Zaragoza. PhD in Land Management and Environment. Research in geodemographic analysis with GIS, thematic cartography and geography of health.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9541-5609

Prof. Dr. Ersoy is the head of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Medipol University. She has 45 years of teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate levels. Prof. Dr. Ersoy is a pioneer in the field of sports nutrition in Turkey and has numerous national and international publications in this area

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8345-5489

Assistant Professor at İstanbul Medipol University. With a specialization in Child Nutrition and experience in teaching Maternal and Child Nutrition as well as Nutrition in Pediatric Diseases, she also coordinates internships in pediatrics.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5863-5258

Lecturer at Istanbul Medipol University. With a specialization in Child Nutrition and experience in Food Service Systems and Nutrition in Pediatric Cancer Diseases, she also coordinates internships in food service systems.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3399-0229

Researcher at the Istanbul Medipol University. She has previously worked as a clinical dietitian-researcher in the field of personalized nutrition and microbiome in a multidisciplinary team. With a background as a Dietitian-Nutritionist, for 6 years she worked as a clinical dietitian in a hospital. She brings valuable expertise in nutrition applied to health.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3098-734X

Researcher at Medipol University. She has previously provided nutritional consultancy to her clients in private institutions and her own consultancy office.  With a background as a Dietitian-Nutritionist, she brings valuable expertise in nutrition applied to health.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5445-4644

Assistant Professor at the University of Évora, with a background in Sports Science, and a PhD in Sports Performance. His research interests are the conception and development of interactive high-tech exercise programs for health management.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9009-5693

Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Évora, with a background in Psychomotor Rehabilitation, and a PhD in Human Motricity. He brings valuable expertise in exercise and health.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1549-3608

Assistant Investigator at the Institute for Agriculture Environment and Development (MED; currently vice-director), University of Évora, developing her main research activity in the field of the biological basis of ingestive behavior.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9370-1337

Associate Professor at the University of Évora, with a background in Sports Science and Psychology, and a PhD in Human Motricity. Currently Director of the Department of Sport and Health.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5534-9600

Assistant Professor at the University of Évora, with a background in Sports Science, and a PhD in Physiology.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5254-7409