Hadeel ALi Ghazzawi

University of Jordan | UJ · Department of Nutrition and Food Technology

The objective of the study is to compare the fatty acid pattern in different blood components to find the simplest and most appropriate method for the rapid validation of the essential fatty acids in humans. Comparing the different blood components can lead to a specifying the preferred component for easy and rapid analysis of fatty acids while giv...

Camel milk is becoming more popular worldwide, and this review aims to estimate the calorie count of camel milk and establish whether calorie value differs in camel milk among different species, countries, seasons and years of publication. The DerSimonian–Laird estimator was utilised to create fix and random‐effects meta‐analysis. This systematic r...

Objective Estimate the prevalence, and associated risk factors, of high school students who are considered at risk for an eating disorder based on screening measures. Methods An electronic search of nine databases was completed from their inception until 1st September 2022. A random-effects meta-analysis was conducted, and confounder (moderator) a...

Background Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a technique widely used for estimating body composition and health-related parameters. The technology is relatively simple, quick, and non-invasive, and is currently used globally in diverse settings, including private clinicians’ offices, sports and health clubs, and hospitals, and across a spec...

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of replacing NaCl with KCl and monosodium glutamate in beef burgers. The effect of this reformulation on physicochemical properties, salt content, color, sensory aspect, and consumers’ acceptance was mainly examined. The findings of this study indicated that all treatments did not significantly differ in term...

prevalence, and associated risk factors, of high school students who are considered at risk for an eating disorder based on screening measures. Methods: An electronic search of nine databases was completed from their inception until 1st September 2022. A random-effects meta-analysis was conducted, and confounder (moderator) analyses and meta-regre...

Background Less is understood about female’s nutrient intake’s impact on the severity of the menstrual cycle (MC) symptoms, which consequently interferes with their life quality. Objectives The goal of this study is to look at the relationship between female nutrient consumption and the severity of MC symptoms to better understand how food affects...

Measuring menstrual symptoms is an important tool for improving our understanding of women's health and for providing women with the information they need to manage their health effectively.

Background: Less is understood about female's nutrient intake' impact on the severity of the menstrual cycle (MC) symptoms, which consequently interferes with their life quality. Objectives: The goal of this study is to look at the relationship between female nutrient consumption and the severity of menstrual cycle symptoms in order to better under...

Network analysis of nutrients and their impact on menstrual cycle.

The topic of “ghosting” as a method of terminating a relationship has been discussed in both popular media and academic circles. Although research on this issue is scarce, the concept has acquired popularity and gained scholarly attention. A reliable and valid measure of this phenomenon does not, however, exist. GHOST (The Ghosting Questionnaire) w...

The aim of this systematic review is twofold: (i) to examine the effects of micronutrient intake on athletic performance and (ii) to determine the specific micronutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, that offer the most significant enhancements in terms of athletic performance , with the goal of providing guidance to athletes and...

Aims: Sleep curtailment, a common behavior in modern societies, is associated with significant alterations in metabolic and endocrine profiles. This pilot study aimed to investigate the potential benefits of sleep extension, under real-life conditions, on insulin sensitivity, androgens, and leptin, in women with habitual short sleep duration. Metho...

Background: The nutrition of elite soccer players is crucial to optimize performance and improve body composition. Currently, little is known about the correlations between the consumption of fruit, vegetables, and nuts with body mass index (BMI) and fat deposition among Saudi soccer elite players. To address this gap in the literature, the current...

Purpose The term muscle dysmorphia (MD) refers to the pathological desire to increase lean muscle mass coupled with a persistent belief that one is not muscular enough. The disorder was recently classified under the umbrella of obsessive-compulsive disorder in DSM-5. The individuals social view and sense of self-worth are impacted by MD. Consequent...

Abstract: Athletes competing in Taekwondo (TKD), the weight-category sport, tend to rapidly lose weight to achieve the desired body weight for better competitive results. Little is known about the effect of rapid weight reduction on bone mass density (BMD), especially during childhood and adolescence. The current study aimed to investigate the impa...

Figure 1 presents pre-operative vs. post-operative lumbar and femoral bone mineral density (g/cm 2 and Z-score). A second scan was performed between six months and one year after surgery. The DEXA machine was calibrated daily using a standard phantom calibrator provided by the manufacturer. Measurements were maintained within precision standards of...

Forest plot of ED among athletes by sports type

Eating disorders (EDs) are addressed as one of the expanding mental health problems worldwide. While an ED is a clinical psychiatric diagnosis that can only be established after a psychiatric assessment, it is important to note that “at-risk” refers to people who will exhibit aberrant eating patterns but do not fully meet the requirements for an ED...

Eating disorders (EDs) are addressed as one of the expanding mental health problems worldwide. While an ED is a clinical psychiatric diagnosis that can be only established after a psychiatric as-sessment, it is important to note that "at-risk" refers to people who will exhibit aberrant eating patterns but do not fully meet the requirements for an E...

Background: Serum proteins serve as biomarkers for athletes and recreationally active individuals; they reflect the positive nitrogen growth balance alongside the onset of fatigue. Aim: To investigate the impact of training sessions on serum proteins is crucial to monitor their impact on athletes' future performance. Patients and methods: A cr...

Purpose: The purpose of this review was to estimate the prevalence of screen-based disordered eating (SBDE) and several potential risk factors in university undergraduate students around the world. Methods: An electronic search of nine data bases was conducted from the inception of the databases until 1st October 2021. Disordered eating was define...

Background: For a child's healthy growth and development, nutrition is indispensable before and during pregnancy. Meeting nutritional needs during pregnancy has always been a significant public health issue. Objective: The study aimed to assess and evaluate energy, macronutrients, and micronutrient consumption from food among pregnant women in Amma...

Introduction: Food intake has been connected to health status for a long time. There are some products that are used to boost the nutrient density of the food intake, such as Dietary Supplements (DS). DS can defined as a concentrated source of nutrients with a nutritional or physiological effect that adds further nutritional value to the normal die...

Background and Objective: Downs syndrome (DS) is one of the disability conditions that can reduce productivity especially if coming with nutritional problems. Malnutrition as revealed by anthropometric variables and micronutrient deficiency is highly prevalent among children and adolescents with DS compared to normal controls. This study assessed t...

Purpose: To assess the effect of low-to-moderate-intensity exercise on specific blood biomarkers and blood acidity in young Saudi Arabian professional soccer players. Methods: A total of 43 professional soccer players participated in the current study. A cross-sectional research method was used to compare the changes in the following blood bioma...

Background pregnancy, RDA, nutrients intake, malnutrition, the second half of pregnancy, macronutrients, micronutrients, public health issue, maternal nutrition. Objective The study aimed to assess and evaluate energy and nutrients consumption among a group of pregnant women in Amman Governorate during the second or third trimesters; in order to c...

Accumulating evidence suggests that consumption of whole grains and legumes is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), whereas the risk is increased by consuming refined grains and cereals. This study aimed to investigate the association between grain and legume consumption and the risk of CVD. The study was conducted using a...

Aim. Sarcopenia is an age-related syndrome that is characterized by a progressive loss of muscle mass, strength, and function. This study was performed in order to evaluate nutrients intake and physical activity level and to investigate the effect of sarcopenia syndrome on food intake for a group of Jordanian older adults with sarcopenia syndrome i...

Content of antioxidants Capacity of antioxidants UV-visible spectrophotometer Quantification s u m m a r y Background: Nine seasonal fruits were analyzed for antioxidants capacity and content. Scientific information about seasonal fruits' antioxidant properties (capacity and content) depending on the extraction solvent effect is not widely studied....

Background: Nine seasonal fruits were analyzed for antioxidants capacity and content. Scientific information about seasonal fruits’ antioxidant properties (capacity and content) depending on the extraction solvent effect is not widely studied. Therefore, the assessment of such properties remains an interesting and useful chore, especially for explo...

Background: the nutritional status of an elderly is the accumulated result from a number of different factors impacting one another at different levels. Objectives: a primary intervention to evaluate the primary nutritional intakes of individuals in the residential homes. It also aims to describe the residents' health statuses, and to determine fac...

Background: the nutritional status of an elderly is the accumulated result from a number of different factors impacting one another at different levels. Objectives: a primary intervention to evaluate the primary nutritional intakes of individuals in the residential homes. It also aims to describe the residents' health statuses, and to determine fac...

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), is a worldwide phrase present in all cultures and has been the subject of consideration for many biomedical researchers. A large number of reproductive age women experience at least some form of menstrual symptoms. The severity and chronic nature of PMS has led to the prevalence of this disorder in women and interrupts...

Purpose The purpose of this paper aims to assess the intake of dietary selenium among Jordanian adults in Madaba Governorate. Design/methodology/approach The authors conducted a cross-sectional study in Madaba Governorate. Convenience sampling was done at Madaba Governorate for this study. The subjects comprised 500 subjects (325 women and 175 men...

Background: Omega-3 index is considered as a potential risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD) morbidity and mortality, especially sudden cardiac death. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on randomly selected groups of overweight or obese Jordanian adult smokers and normal-weight, non-smoker controls in order to evaluate the omega-...

Based on empirical observations regarding the low prevalence of diabetes mellitus in population drinking regularly camel milk, camel scientists have investigated and assessed the effect of regular camel milk consumption on glycaemic status of diabetic patients and animal models. All the experiments’ results concluded to the reduction of blood gluco...

Camel milk has been used as part of the human diet since ancient times. This chapter tries to elaborate the different aspects of nutraceutical functional properties of camel milk, focusing on the nutritional composition, presence of bioactive zoochemicals and peptides, antioxidant nutrients (vitamin C), and health rendering properties of this uniqu...

Background: This study was carried out to investigate the effect of a single high protein breakfast on appetite related hormones (Peptide YY (PYY), and Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1)) and perceived appetite sensation among adults. Many studies showed that dietary protein is the most satiating macronutrient, since protein may affect appetite by its...

This study was carried out to investigate the effect of a single high protein breakfast on appetite related hormones (Cholecystokinin (CCK), Gherlin, Peptide YY (PYY), and Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1)) and preceived appetite sensation among adults. Many studies showed that dietary protein is the most satiating macronutrient, since protein may af...

Background: Several studies have indicated that chronic low-grade inflammation is associated with the development of schizophrenia. Given the role of diet in modulating inflammatory markers, excessive caloric intake and increased consumption of pro-inflammatory components such as calorie-dense, nutrient-sparse foods may contribute toward increased...

Background: Frequency of nuts consumption has shown positive results, as preventive practices, on chronic diseases – such results were reviewed by recent epidemiological studies. There was also the emphasis on the intake pattern of nuts consumption with respect to encourage eating them. The objective of this study is to quantify and assess nuts int...

BMI (‫في‬ ‫األيتام‬ ‫عمر‬ ‫إلى‬ 7 ،‫عمان‬ ‫في‬ ‫حكومية‬ ‫مختارة‬ ‫أيتام‬ ‫دور‬ ‫الدراسة‬ ‫وشملت‬ .‫األردن‬ 277 ‫يتيما‬. 156 ‫و‬ ‫فتاة‬ 121 ‫تتراوح‬ ‫فتى‬ ‫بين‬ ‫أعمارهم‬ 7 ‫إلى‬ 15 .‫سنة‬ ‫و‬ ‫الجسم‬ ‫كتلة‬ ‫(مؤشر‬ ‫الغذائية‬ ‫التقييمات‬ ‫تعيين‬ ‫تم‬ 3 ‫التغذية‬ ‫خبراء‬ ‫قبل‬ ‫من‬)‫الغذاء‬ ‫سجل‬ ‫تذكر‬ ‫أيام‬ ‫برنامج‬ ‫بواسطة‬ ‫الكبيرة‬ ‫المغذيات‬...

This study was conducted to determine the effect of ozonation at concentrations of 0.4 ppm on cypermethrin and chlorpyrifos pesticides residues reduction in spiked tomato fruits at different concentrations. The pesticide residues were extracted from homogenized tomato fruits with acetonitrile using QuEChERS method and the determination was carried...

This study was conducted to determine the effect of ozonation at concentrations of 0.4 ppm on cy-permethrin and chlorpyrifos pesticides residues reduction in spiked tomato fruits at different concentrations. The pesticide residues were extracted from homogenized tomato fruits with acetonitrile using QuEChERS method and the determination was carried...

Peanuts contain reasonable levels of antioxidant, monounsaturated and essential polyunsaturated fatty acids that are known to have favourable impacts on human health. Processing conditions affect these favourable contents, e.g. roasting and frying. In this study, we experimented with raw and roasted peanuts as they are sold at Jordanian public stor...

The aim is to evaluate the effects of frying and roasting on nuts. Frying and roasting were performed according to the local Jordanian home-made cuisine, and the nuts under experiment were raw almonds, pine, cashew, and pistachio. Nuts samples were roasted at 110°C for 16 minutes and fried at 175°C for 2.5 minutes. The results show that both roasti...

Objectives Body image in the mass media promotes an unrealistic picture of body shape that leads to body dissatisfaction among adolescentsQuery. Therefore, the study presented in this paper aimed to assess the association between mass media and adolescents’ weight concerns and perceptions of body weight and shape. Methods A cross-sectional survey w...

Three factors mixture model incorporating sesame oil cake, dates and sugar combinations totaling 100% of the Ma'amoul's filling, a traditional Jordanian dessert, were used in this study. Ma'amoul was made using 20 grams of a controlled dough recipe combined with 10 grams of filling combinations. Dates filling significantly (P < 0.05) impacted overa...

This research evaluates the intakes of the antioxidant vitamins A (retinol), C (ascorbic acid) and E (tocopherols) as obtained from food consumption calculations based on the most recent food budget survey in Jordan (JHEIS, 2010). The estimated antioxidants intakes were analyzed using a nutrition analysis software program (Food Processor, 2008). Th...