Browsing by Author "Nasreddine, Lara"
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Food sources of fiber and micronutrients of concern among infants and young children in Lebanon: a national cross-sectional study.
Chokor, Fatima Al Zahraa; Hwalla, Nahla; Naja, Farah; Nasreddine, Lara ( BMC , 2024 , Article)Intakes of fiber, iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin A, and folate were shown to be low in a substantial proportion of infants and children in Lebanon. The study aims to identify the top food sources of fiber, iron, ... -
Fructose intake and its association with relative telomere length: an exploratory study among healthy Lebanese adults
Messerlian, Nairie; Zgheib, Nathalie; Chokor, Fatima Al Zahraa; Nasrallah, Mona; Tamim, Hani; Nasreddine, Lara... more authors ... less authors ( Frontiers Media , 2023 , Article)Introduction: Shorter relative telomere length (RTL) has been associated with increased incidence of morbidity. Although still disputed, available evidence suggests that dietary factors, including sugar-sweetened beverages ... -
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pediatricians in relation to breastfeeding support: A national survey in Lebanon
Al Rifai, Hiba; Shatila, Hiba; Nasreddine, Lara; Yazbeck, Nadine; Kabakian-Khasholia, Tamar; Itani, Leila; Naja, Farah... more authors ... less authors ( PLOS Medicine , 2023 , Article)Background Rates of breastfeeding (BF) remain suboptimal despite overwhelming evidence for its benefits to the mother and child. Pediatricians play an important role in supporting breastfeeding (BF). In Lebanon, the rates ... -
Study protocol: Mother and Infant Nutritional Assessment (MINA) cohort study in Qatar and Lebanon
Naja, Farah; Nasreddine, Lara; Al Thani, Al Anoud; Yunis, Khaled; Clinton, Michael; Nassar, Anwar; Jarrar, Sara Farhat; Moghames, Patricia; Ghazeeri, Ghina; Rahman, Sajjad; Al-Chetachi, Walaa; Sadoun, Eman; Lubbad, Nibal; Bashwar, Zelaikha; Bawadi, Hiba; Hwalla, Nahla... more authors ... less authors ( BioMed Central , 2016 , Article)Background The Middle East and North Africa region harbors significant proportions of stunting and wasting coupled with surging rates of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Recent evidence identified nutrition during the ... -
Total Usual Nutrient Intakes and Nutritional Status of United Arab Emirates Children (4 Years–12.9 Years): Findings from the Kids Nutrition and Health Survey (KNHS) 2021
Hwalla, Nahla; Chehade, Lara; O’Neill, Lynda M.; Kharroubi, Samer; Kassis, Amira; Cheikh Ismail, Leila; Al Dhaheri, Ayesha S.; Ali, Habiba I.; Ibrahim, Sarah; Chokor, Fatima Al Zahraa; Mohamad, Maysm N.; Ayesh, Wafaa; Nasreddine, Lara; Naja, Farah... more authors ... less authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)This study aims at investigating the anthropometric status and food consumption patterns of children in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and assessing their adherence to nutrient and dietary recommendations. It is a ...