Dr. Refat Ahmad Fawzi Alkurd

Chairperson of the Department
Petra University, Jordan

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Nutrition and Food Technology from University of Jordan, Jordan

My URL
https://livedna.org/970.23550

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Area of Interest:

Food Science and Technology
Nutrition and Food Science
Health Research
Biological Techniques
Quality Management

Selected Publications

  1. Abu Rajab, A.M., H.R.H. Takruri, A.A. Mishal and R.A. Alkurd, 2017. Glycemic and insulinemic response of different types of Jordanian honey in healthy and type 2 diabetic volunteers. Pak. J. Nutr., 16: 61-68.
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  2. Takruri, H.R. and R.A. Alkurd, 2014. Intakes of fats, cholesterol, fiber and micronutrients as risk factors for cardiovascular disease in Jordan. Jordan J. Biol. Sci., 7: 119-126.
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  3. Faris, M.A.I.E., S. Kacimi, R.A. Al-Kurd, M.A. Fararjeh, Y.K. Bustanji, M.K. Mohammad and M.L. Salem, 2012. Intermittent fasting during Ramadan attenuates proinflammatory cytokines and immune cells in healthy subjects. Nutr. Res., 32: 947-955.
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  4. Faris, M.A.I.E., R.N. Hussein, R.A.A. Al-Kurd, M.A. Al-Fararjeh, Y.K. Bustanji and M.K. Mohammad, 2012. Impact of Ramadan intermittent fasting on oxidative stress measured by urinary 15-F2t-isoprostane. J. Nutr. Metab. 10.1155/2012/802924.
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  5. Fararjeh, M.A., A. Al-Jamal, M.A.E. Faris, R.A. Al-Kurd, M. Khalil and Y. Al-Bustanji, 2012. Effect of intermittent fasting on lipid profile and hematological parameters in healthy volunteers in Jordan. Universal J. Med. Dent., 1: 5-9.
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  6. Takruri, H., R.A. Alkurd and M. Faris, 2011. Trends of energy and macronutrient intake of Jordanians. J. Saudi Soc. Food Nutr., 6: 40-54.

  7. Alkurd, R.A., 2011. Estimated intakes of fats, cholesterol, fiber, sodium, calcium, potassium and magnesium in Jordan. Aust. J. Basic Applied Sci., 5: 3171-3178.
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  8. Al-Kurd, R.A. and M.A.I. Ezzat Faris, 2011. Nutritional and health quality of a group of popular weight-reducing diets in Jordan. Pak. J. Nutr., 10: 814-822.
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  9. Alkurd, R.A., H.R. Takruri, M.A.I.E. Faris, 2010. Estimated intakes of iron, zinc and selenium of jordanians as obtained from data of Jordanian Household Expenditures and Income Survey (JHEIS) 2006. Pak. J. Nutr., 9: 600-604.
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  10. Takruri, H.R. and R.A. Alkurd, 2008. The glycemic index of a new bread brand (Biobread). Jordan Med. J., 42: 117-123.
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  11. Kurd, R.A., 2008. The effect of tannin consumption on the body iron status of growing rats. Arab J. Food Nutr., 9: 20-32.

  12. Alkurd, R.A., H.R. Takruri and H. Al-Sayyed, 2008. Tannin contents of selected plants used in Jordan. Jordan J. Agric. Sci., 4: 265-274.
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  13. Alkurd, R., H. Takturi and Z. Shreydeh, 2002. The effect of inhaling cigarette smoke on body weight, vitamin C and iron status in guinea pigs. Arab J. Food Nutr., 3: 276-285.

  14. Al-Kurd, R.F., H.R. Takruri and M.A. Humeid, 1996. The effect of puffing on the nutritive value of wheat, chickpea and their mixtures. Emirates J. Food Agric., 8: 30-40.
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