Browsing by Author "Kerkadi, Abdelhamid"
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The relationship between bone mineral density and body composition among Qatari women with high rate of obesity: qatar Biobank Data
Kerkadi, Abdelhamid; Lathief, Shalima; Khial, Yasmen; Teleb, Toka; Attieh, Grace; Rahman, Md Mizanur; Shi, Zumin; Agouni, Abdelali... more authors ... less authors ( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article)Studies have reported inconsistent results for the relationship between body composition and bone mineral density (BMD) among women, especially those with a high rate of obesity. This study aims to examine the association ... -
Relationship between eating patterns and body composition among young females in Qatar
Elsayed, Fatma; Alhammadi, Aram; Alahmad, Alanood; Babiker, zahra; Kerkadi, Abdelhamid ( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)The prevalence of obesity has been increased in Qatar, with the transition from healthy to unhealthy dietary habits. Behavioral factors that are associated with obesity are, long-term imbalanced energy intake, high screen ... -
The relationship between lifestyle factors and obesity indices among adolescents in Qatar
Kerkadi, Abdelhamid; Sadig, Abdelmonem H.; Bawadi, Hiba; Al Thani, Al Anoud Mohammed; Al Chetachi, Walaa; Akram, Hammad; Al-Hazzaa, Hazzaa M.; Musaiger, Abdulrahman O.... more authors ... less authors ( MDPI , 2019 , Article)Background: Physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour and an unhealthy diet are factors that may increase weight and general and/or abdominal obesity. Objective: To evaluate the relationship between general and abdominal ... -
Resting Energy Expenditure in a Controlled Group of Young Arab Females: Correlations with Body Composition and Agreement with Prediction Equations
Hassan, Abdelmoneim; Mahdi, Aalaa; Hamade, Lara; Kerkadi, Abdelhamid; Yousef, Adel ( Scientific Research Publishing , 2013 , Article)Objectives: To assess correlates of body compositions measures and resting energy expenditure (REE) in young Arab females, and to compare measured REE values with values calculated from REE predictive equations. Methods: ... -
Selenium and Health: An Update on the Situation in the Middle East and North Africa.
Ibrahim, Sohayla A Z; Kerkadi, Abdelhamid; Agouni, Abdelali ( MDPI , 2019 , Article)Selenium (Se) is an important trace element that should be present in the diet of all age groups to provide an adequate intake. Se is incorporated in 25 known selenoproteins, which mediate the biological effects of Se ... -
Sensitization to common food and inhalant allergens in children attending Allergy and Asthma Pediatric Clinic in Doha, Qatar
Kerkadi, Abdelhamid; Althani, Asma; Al-Boainain, Amina; Janahi, Ibrahim; Singh, Rajiv ( WFL Publisher , 2009 , Article)The prevalence of allergic diseases such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis have risen at an alarming rate throughout the world in the past 50 years. Sensitization to food (FA) and inhalant allergens (IA) ... -
Sleeping Duration, Napping and Snoring in Association with Diabetes Control among Patients with Diabetes in Qatar
Al Mansoori, Noof; Bawadi, Hiba; Shi, Zumin; Kerkadi, Abdelhamid; Hamdan, Aya; Al Sada, Asma; Al Mannai, Sharifa... more authors ... less authors ( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: Poor glycemic control is associated with chronic life-threatening complications. Several studies have revealed that sleep status is associated with glycemic control. Aim: to examine the association between sleep ... -
Sleeping duration, napping and snoring in association with diabetes control among patients with diabetes in Qatar
Bawadi, Hiba; Al Sada, Asma; Al Mansoori, Noof; Al Mannai, Sharifa; Hamdan, Aya; Shi, Zumin; Kerkadi, Abdelhamid... more authors ... less authors ( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)Background: Poor glycemic control is associated with chronic life-threatening compli-cations. Several studies have revealed that sleep status is associated with glycemic control. Aim: to examine the association between ... -
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Contribute Significantly to College Students’ Daily Caloric Intake in Jordan: Soft Drinks Are Not the Major Contributor
Bawadi, Hiba; Khataybeh, Toqa; Obeidat, Bayan; Kerkadi, Abdelhamid; Tayyem, Reema; Banks, Angela D.; Subih, Hadil... more authors ... less authors ( MDPI , 2019 , Article)Sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) are caloric-dense and associated with poor diet quality which may result in weight gain and obesity. Obesity is an independent risk factor for several chronic diseases. This study aimed to ... -
Supervised practice program guided by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics standards improves potential employability of nutrition/dietetics graduates: perspective of employers and preceptors.
Bawadi, Hiba; Al-Jayyousi, Ghadir Fakhri; Du, Xiangyun; Ganji, Vijay; Kerkadi, Abdelhamid; Moawad, Joyce; Abunada, Taghreed... more authors ... less authors ( BMC , 2019 , Article)This study investigated employers' perspectives on the impact of a supervised practice program (SPP), guided by international accreditation standards on the skill development and potential employability of dietetics students. ... -
Testing a multicomponent lifestyle intervention for combatting childhood obesity
Vlaev, Ivo; Taylor, Michael J.; Taylor, David; Gately, Paul; Gunn, Laura H.; Abeles, Aliza; Kerkadi, Abdelhamid; Lothian, Jackie; Jreige, Sahar Karim; Alsaadi, Aziza; Al-Kuwari, Mohamed G.; Ghuloum, Suhaila; Al-Kuwari, Hanan; Darzi, Ara; Ahmedna, Mohamed... more authors ... less authors ( BMC , 2021 , Article)Background: Childhood obesity is a major global health concern. Weight-management camps involving delivery of a program of physical activity, health education, and healthy eating are an effective treatment, although ... -
The Association between Zinc and Copper and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Adults
Al Kudsi, Dana Samir; Hamad, Sara Zeyad; Al Keldi, Hanan Mohamed; Kerkadi, Abdelhamid; Agouni, Abdelali; Salih, Reem Omar... more authors ... less authors ( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Cardiometabolic risk (CMR) factors increase the likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD). In Qatar, 24% of the total deaths are attributed to CVDs. Several nutritional disturbances have been linked to high ... -
TLR4 Receptor D299G/T399I Haplotype Polymorphism Is Associated with Insulin Resistance in Obese Female Subjects
Sharif, Elham; Al-Wakeel, Mariam; Mohamed, Afnan; kerkadi, Abdelhamid; Rizk, Nasser M (2020 , Article)Background: Activation of Toll-like-receptor 4 (TLR4) causes chronic inflammation that can result in obesity and metabolic syndrome (MeS). Aim: This study aimed to investigate the role of TLR4 polymorphisms of TLR4D299G/T399I, ... -
Validity and reproducibility of a food frequency questionnaire to assess macro and micro-nutrient intake among a convenience cohort of healthy adult qataris
Bawadi, Hiba; Akasheh, Rand T.; Kerkadi, Abdelhamid; Haydar, Salma; Tayyem, Reema; Shi, Zumin... more authors ... less authors ( MDPI , 2021 , Article)This study aimed at developing a valid culture-sensitive quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) for Qatari adults. A convenient sample of healthy Qataris (n = 107) were recruited from family members of Qatar ... -
A weight-management camp followed by weekly after-school lifestyle education sessions as an obesity intervention for Qatari children: a prospective cohort study
Taylor, Michael James; Vlaev, Ivo; Taylor, David, 1958-; Gately, Gately; Ahmedna, Mohamed; Kerkadi, Abdelhamid; Lothian, Jackie; Alsaadi, Aziza; Al-Kuwari, Mohamed; Gholoum, Suhaila; Al-Kuwari, Hanan; Darzi, Ara... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2015 , Conference Paper)Background Weight-management camp interventions for obese children are eff ective for short-term weight loss. However, there is little evidence indicating how gains made with such interventions can be maintained in the ...