M. F. Nassar

Brain Derived Neurotrophic Growth Factor and Cognitive Function in Children with Iron Deficiency Anemia

M. F. Nassar, N. T. Younis, J. F. Nassar, S. E. El-Arab & B. M. Mohammad · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Background: The negative effects of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) on cognition are well documented in previous studies; however, distinct mechanisms of these effects are still a matter of debate. Brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has an important role in brain functions spe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/9552

Sugar Sweetened Beverages Consumption in Preadolescent Children: 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D and Bone Mineral Density Affection

M. F. Nassar, E. K. Emam, R. H. Shatla, D. A. Fouad, A. G. Zayed & M. S. Atteya · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Objective: To study the effect of heavy consumption of sugar sweetened beverages on serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25OHD) level and bone mineral density (BMD) in preadolescents. Study Design: Case-control. Place and Duration of Study: Outpatient clinic in Children`s hospital, Ain Sh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6817

Nutritional Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Predominantly Female Preschool Teachers: Effect of Educational Intervention

S. Y. Shaaban, M. F. Nassar, R. H. Shatla, S. M. Deifallah, D. Marzouk & W. I. Abogabal · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: The study was designed to assess the changes in knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of preschool teachers before and after 3 months of attending a nutrition education intervention program. Study Design: Place and duration of the study: Nine governmental and 13 private sc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6872