Search Results - "Ali, Habiba I."

Immunomodulatory Effects of Dietary Polyphenols by Shakoor, Hira, Feehan, Jack, Apostolopoulos, Vasso, Platat, Carine, Al Dhaheri, Ayesha Salem, Ali, Habiba I, Ismail, Leila Cheikh, Bosevski, Marijan, Stojanovska, Lily

“…Functional and nutraceutical foods provide an alternative way to improve immune function to aid in the management of various diseases. Traditionally, many…”
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Eating Habits and Lifestyle during COVID-19 Lockdown in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study by Cheikh Ismail, Leila, Osaili, Tareq M, Mohamad, Maysm N, Al Marzouqi, Amina, Jarrar, Amjad H, Abu Jamous, Dima O, Magriplis, Emmanuella, Ali, Habiba I, Al Sabbah, Haleama, Hasan, Hayder, AlMarzooqi, Latifa M R, Stojanovska, Lily, Hashim, Mona, Shaker Obaid, Reyad R, Saleh, Sheima T, Al Dhaheri, Ayesha S

“…The coronavirus disease is still spreading in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with subsequent lockdowns and social distancing measures being enforced by the…”
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Impact of COVID-19 on mental health and quality of life: Is there any effect? A cross-sectional study of the MENA region by Al Dhaheri, Ayesha S, Bataineh, Mo'ath F, Mohamad, Maysm N, Ajab, Abir, Al Marzouqi, Amina, Jarrar, Amjad H, Habib-Mourad, Carla, Abu Jamous, Dima O, Ali, Habiba I, Al Sabbah, Haleama, Hasan, Hayder, Stojanovska, Lily, Hashim, Mona, Abd Elhameed, Osama A, Shaker Obaid, Reyad R, ElFeky, Samar, Saleh, Sheima T, Osaili, Tareq M, Cheikh Ismail, Leila

“…The COVID-19 pandemic is a major health crisis that has changed the life of millions globally. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of the…”
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Validation of a quantitative web-based food frequency questionnaire to assess dietary intake in the adult Emirati population by El Mesmoudi, Najoua, Al Dhaheri, Ayesha S, Feehan, Jack, Stojanovska, Lily, Ali, Habiba I

“…A culture-specific web-based food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) to assess dietary intake in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) adult population was developed using…”
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Barriers and Facilitators of Weight Management among School Children with Obesity: A Qualitative Investigation of Parents' Perceptions by Zuarub, Sara, Stojanovska, Lily, Ali, Habiba I

“…Parents play a critical role in influencing the eating habits of their children. This study examined parents' perceptions of factors that contributed to…”
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Associations of Dyslipidemia with Dietary Intakes, Body Weight Status and Sociodemographic Factors among Adults in the United Arab Emirates by Ali, Habiba I, Elmi, Fadima, Stojanovska, Lily, Ibrahim, Naser, Cheikh Ismail, Leila, Al Dhaheri, Ayesha S

“…Research on dietary and other factors associated with dyslipidemia in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is limited. This study assessed the association of diet,…”
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Perceived social support and self-efficacy beliefs for healthy eating and physical activity among Arabic-speaking university students: adaptation and implementation of health beliefs survey questionnaire by Ali, Habiba I, Alhebshi, Salma, Elmi, Fadima, Bataineh, Mo'ath F

“…Few assessment tools exist for investigating perceived social support and self-efficacy behaviors in Arabic-speaking populations. Moreover, literature on the…”
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Impact of Skills for Change Program on metabolic control, diet and physical activity levels in adults with type 2 diabetes: A cluster randomized trial by Ali, Habiba I, Al Ketbi, Latifa Baynouna, Platat, Carine, Abdl El Baki, Hanan, Elmi, Fadima, Ibrahim, Wissam, Zoubeidi, Taoufik, Al Dhaheri, Ayesha S, Cheikh Ismail, Leila, Tariq, Maryam N M, Souka, Usama, Yasin, Javed, Stojanovska, Lily

“…Type 2 diabetes mellitus is highly prevalent in the Arab Gulf countries. Despite this, limited culturally-adapted lifestyle intervention studies have been…”
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Micronutrient Status in Pregnant Women after Metabolic Bariatric Surgery in the United Arab Emirates: A Prospective Study by Al Mansoori, Amna, Bataineh, Mo'ath F, Al Momani, Hazem, Ali, Habiba I

“…Metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) helps reduce comorbidities, such as hypertension and gestational diabetes, and is more effective than diet management for…”
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Comparison of students' perceptions of online and hybrid learning modalities during the covid-19 pandemic: The case of the University of Sharjah by Osaili, Tareq M, Ismail, Leila Cheikh, ElMehdi, Hussein M, Al-Nabulsi, Anas A, Taybeh, Asma' O, Saleh, Sheima T, Kassem, Hanin, Alkhalidy, Hana, Ali, Habiba I, Al Dhaheri, Ayesha S, Stojanovska, Lily

“…Hybrid learning enables educators to incorporate elements of conventional face-to-face learning methods with structured online schemes. This study aimed to…”
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Public’s calorie literacy and perceived effectiveness of restaurant menu calorie labeling in the United Arab Emirates by Cheikh Ismail, Leila, Kassem, Hanin, Osaili, Tareq M, Hashim, Mona, Obaid, Reyad, Radwan, Hadia, Mohamad, Maysm N, Saleh, Sheima T, Al Zomut, Zein, Abu Qiyas, Salma, Al Rajaby, Radhiya, Al Daour, Rameez, Ali, Habiba I, Stojanovska, Lily, Al Dhaheri, Ayesha S

“…Restaurant menu calorie labeling is regarded as a promising, cost-effective, and innovative method that will have an impact on the food environment, raise…”
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Nutritional status and adequacy of feeding Practices in Infants and Toddlers 0-23.9 months living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE): findings from the feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) 2020 by Cheikh Ismail, Leila, Al Dhaheri, Ayesha S, Ibrahim, Sarah, Ali, Habiba I, Chokor, Fatima Al Zahraa, O'Neill, Lynda M, Mohamad, Maysm N, Kassis, Amira, Ayesh, Wafaa, Kharroubi, Samer, Hwalla, Nahla

“…Infant and young child feeding practices (IYCF) impact the early and later health status of the population. Limited data is available regarding IYCF in the…”
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Salt-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices and their relationship with 24-hour urinary sodium and potassium excretions among a group of healthy residents in the UAE: A cross-sectional study by Jarrar, Amjad H, Thondre, Pariyarath S, Cheikh Ismail, Leila, Lightowler, Helen, Bataineh, Mo'ath F, Al Baloushi, Alia K, Al Braiki, Amira Y, Al Halabi, Shaima, Hajouz, Joudi, Souka, Usama, Al Meqbaali, Fatima, Stojanovska, Lily, Ali, Habiba I, Idriss, Johaina T, Al Daour, Rameez, Saleh, Sheima T, Mohamad, Maysm N, Al Dhaheri, Ayesha S

“…This study aimed to measure urinary sodium and potassium as a measure of sodium and potassium intake concerning the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP)…”
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Evaluation of a photographic food atlas as a tool for quantifying food portion size in the United Arab Emirates by Ali, Habiba I, Platat, Carine, El Mesmoudi, Najoua, El Sadig, Mohamed, Tewfik, Ihab

“…Although, United Arab Emirates (UAE) has one of the highest prevalence of overweight, obesity and type 2 diabetes in the world, however, validated dietary…”
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The Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Vitamin B Status and Mental Health by Al Mansoori, Amna, Shakoor, Hira, Ali, Habiba I, Feehan, Jack, Al Dhaheri, Ayesha S, Cheikh Ismail, Leila, Bosevski, Marijan, Apostolopoulos, Vasso, Stojanovska, Lily

“…Diet is a modifiable factor that ensures optimal growth, biochemical performance, improved mood and mental functioning. Lack of nutrients, notably vitamin B,…”
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Validity of Measured vs. Self-Reported Weight and Height and Practical Considerations for Enhancing Reliability in Clinical and Epidemiological Studies: A Systematic Review by Fayyaz, Khadijah, Bataineh, Mo'ath F, Ali, Habiba I, Al-Nawaiseh, Ali M, Al-Rifai', Rami H, Shahbaz, Hafiz M

“…Self-reported measures of height and weight are often used in large epidemiological studies. However, concerns remain regarding the validity and reliability of…”
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Effect of ketogenic diets on lipid metabolism in adults: protocol for a systematic review by Hilary, Serene, Östlundh, Linda, Platat, Carine, Al-Rifai, Rami H, Almehairbi, Osha, Alshamsi, Fayeza, Ali, Habiba I, Al Dhaheri, Ayesha S, Cheikh Ismail, Leila, Stojanovska, Lily

“…IntroductionThe ketogenic diet is a very low carbohydrate diet known for its ability to reduce weight and counteract hyperglycaemia. However, ketogenic diets…”
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Pregnant Women's Perception and Knowledge of the Impact of Obesity on Prenatal Outcomes-A Cross-Sectional Study by Khair, Howaida, Bataineh, Mo'ath F, Zaręba, Kornelia, Alawar, Shamsa, Maki, Sara, Sallam, Gehan Sayed, Abdalla, Afra, Mutare, Sharon, Ali, Habiba I

“…The prevalence of obesity and overweight has been rapidly increasing and is significantly higher among adult females in the Arab States. The aim of the present…”
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Feasibility Study of a Newly Developed Technology-Mediated Lifestyle Intervention for Overweight and Obese Young Adults by Ali, Habiba I, Attlee, Amita, Alhebshi, Salma, Elmi, Fadima, Al Dhaheri, Ayesha S, Stojanovska, Lily, El Mesmoudi, Najoua, Platat, Carine

“…Background: Poor eating habits and sedentary lifestyle are common among young adults and increase the risk for chronic diseases later in life. Due to the…”
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Feeding Practices of Infants and Toddlers by Their Mothers in Selected Northern Emirates of the United Arab Emirates by Ali, Habiba I, Magriplis, Emmanuella, Attlee, Amita, Al Dhaheri, Ayesha S, Cheikh Ismail, Leila, Stojanovska, Lily

“…Research on the feeding practices of infants and young children in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is limited, especially in the northern regions of the…”
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