Zainab Taha Abdelsied
- Doctor of Philosophy, Nutrition, Cornell University, New York, United States of America
- Master of Science, Nutrition, London University, London, United Kingdom
- Bachelor of Science (Hons), Biochemistry and Food Science, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan
Dr Zainab Taha’s research centers on maternal and child health, breastfeeding, and nutrition. She has extensively studied the socio-demographic and hospital-related determinants of breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and advanced maternal age. In addition, she has explored dietary interventions, obesity, chronic disease risk factors, and the bioactive properties of medicinal plants, bridging clinical nutrition and public health policy. Her international collaborations also address the impact of COVID-19 on nutrition, lifestyle, and food systems.
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- Nutrition Consultant, UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 1996-2015
- Research Assistant, National Council for Research, Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan, 1986-1987
- Highfield Qualifications Certified Trainer, Highfield, United Kingdom, 2019-Present
- Registered Nutritionist (RNutr), Association for Nutrition, United Kingdom, (Registration Number 20480), 2019-Present
- HAAD Licensed Clinical Dietitian, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Fellow, Higher Education Academy FHEA (AdvanceHE), 2023-Present
- American Dietetic Association
- Emirates Nutrition Society
- UAE Nutrition Group
- Taha, Z., El Ktaibi, F., Papandreou, D., Al Dhaheri, A.I. and Hassan, A.A. (2024), "Socio-demographic and obstetric characteristics of advanced maternal age in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/NFS-01-2024-0032
- Taha Z, Elhag H, Hassan AA, Adam I. Association Between Hemoglobin Level, Anemia, and Hypertension Among Adults in Northern Sudan: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Vasc Health Risk Manag. 2024;20:323-331, https://doi.org/10.2147/VHRM.S472480
- Al Kury, L.T.; Taha, Z.; Mahmod, A.I.; Talib, W.H. Xanthium spinosum L. Extracts Inhibit Breast Cancer in Mice by Apoptosis Induction and Immune System Modulation. Pharmaceuticals 2022, 15, 1504. https://doi.org/10.3390/ ph15121504
- Taha, Z.; El Ktaibi, F.; Al Dhaheri, A.I.; Papandreou, D.; Ali Hassan, A. Prevalence and Sociodemographic Profiles of Grand Multipara in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Nutrients 2022, 14, 4686. https://doi.org/10.3390/ nu1421468
- Taha Z, Hassan AA and Papandreou D (2022) Epidemiology of pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) among mothers in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Front. Glob. Womens Health 3:893808. doi: 10.3389/fgwh.2022.893808
- Taha, Z.; Garemo, M.; El Ktaibi, F.; Nanda, J. Breastfeeding Practices in the United Arab Emirates: Prenatal Intentions and Postnatal Outcomes. Nutrients 2022, 14, 806. https://doi.org/10.3390/ nu14040806
- Al Sabbah, H.; Taha, Z.; Qasrawi, R.; Assaf, E.A.; Cheikh Ismail, L.; Al Dhaheri, A.S.; Hoteit, M.; Al-Jawaldeh, A.; Tayyem, R.; Bawadi, H.; et al. The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical (In)Activity Behavior in 10 Arab Countries. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 10832. https://doi.org/10.3390/ ijerph191710832
- Taha, Z.; Al Dhaheri, A.I.; Wikkeling-Scott, L.; Ali Hassan, A.; Papandreou, D. Determinants of Delayed Initiation of Breastfeeding: A Cross-Sectional Multicenter Study in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 9048. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19159048
- Taha, Z.; Wikkeling-Scott, L. Review of Kangaroo Mother Care in the Middle East. Nutrients 2022, 14, 2266. https://doi.org/10.3390/ nu1411226
- Zainab Taha. Factors Associated with Not Breastfeeding and Delaying the Early Initiation of Breastfeeding in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences. 48 No. 11 November 2021
- Secured competitive research grants in maternal and child health, including breastfeeding and infant nutrition.
- Recognized for research excellence and scholarly contributions at Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- Invited speaker at national and international academic conferences.
- Supervised final-year senior students graduation research projects.
- Contributed to academic program reviews and promotion committees.
- Served as editor and peer reviewer for several scholarly journals.