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Refat Ahmad Fawzi Alkurd

Name Refat Ahmad Fawzi Alkurd
University University of Petra
Country Palestinian
Position Executive editor

Biography

Associate Professor of clinical nutrition and dietetics.Ph.D. in Nutrition and Food Technology/Human Nutrition. University of Jordan. 2001.Chairperson of the Department of Nutrition, University of Petra.Member of the editorial board of the Madridge Journal of Food Technology, 2018 & 2019.More than 20 papers were published in reputable journals.

Research interests:

  • Protein quality of foods.
  • Glycemic index of foods
  • Antioxidant content and capacity of fruits and vegetables
  • Weight-reducing diets
  • Nutrient and energy consumption in Jordan and their relationship with chronic diseases
  • Nutritional and health effects of intermittent fasting