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HANI ABDULAZIZ S. ALFHEEAID

Associate Professor
College of Agriculture and Food
Department of Food Sciences & Human Nutrition

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  • 6224 16301 00966
  • h.alfheeaid@qu.edu.sa
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  • Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:00:00:00 - 01:00:00:00
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Scientific qualifications

  • PhD in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Master of Medical Sciences in Clinical Nutrition

Research interests

  • - Energy balance and body weight management in patients with chronic illnesses
  • • Metabolic and nutritional status of patients with chronic diseases
  • Evaluating and developing functional and special food products for sustainable nutrition solutions

Published research

  • Phenolic Profile, Antioxidant Activity, and Ameliorating Efficacy of Chenopodium quinoa Sprouts Against CCl4-Induced Oxidative Stress in Rats (2020-01-01)
  • An overview of the public health challenges in diagnosing and controlling human foodborne pathogens (2023-01-01)
  • An evaluation of enteral nutrition practices and nutritional provision in children during the entire length of stay in critical care (2014-01-01)
  • Delivery of enteral nutrition after the introduction of practice guidelines and participation of dietitians in pediatric critical care clinical teams (2014-01-01)
  • Nephroprotective Effect of Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Seeds and Their Sprouts on CCl4-Induced Nephrotoxicity and Oxidative Stress in Rats (2023-01-01)
  • Consumer behavior and attitudes towards the purchase of organic products in Riobamba, Ecuador (2022-01-01)
  • Mechanisms of obesity in children and adults with phenylketonuria on contemporary treatment (2021-01-01)
  • Nutritional and physicochemical characteristics of innovative high-energy and protein fruit-and date-based bars (2023-01-01)
  • Jellyfish as Food: A Narrative Review (2022-01-01)
  • The effect of Ramadan intermittent fasting on food intake, anthropometric indices, and metabolic markers among premenopausal and postmenopausal women: a cross-sectional study (2023-01-01)
  • Salicornia bigelovii, S. brachiata and S. herbacea: Their Nutritional Characteristics and an Evaluation of Their Potential as Salt Substitutes (2022-01-01)
  • Role of Ajwa date fruit pulp and seed in the management of diseases through in vitro and in silico analysis (2022-01-01)
  • Plasma pharmacokinetics of (poly) phenol metabolites and catabolites after ingestion of orange juice by endurance trained men (2020-01-01)
  • Gastroprotective Effects of Spirulina platensis, Golden Kiwifruit Flesh, and Golden Kiwifruit Peel Extracts Individually or in Combination against Indomethacin (2021-01-01)
  • Validity of predictive equations to estimate RMR in females with varying BMI (2020-01-01)
  • Date Palm Fruit (Phoenix dactylifera) and Its Promising Potential in Developing Functional Energy Bars: Review of Chemical, Nutritional, Functional, and Sensory … (2023-01-01)
  • Effect of various intermittent fasting protocols on hyperglycemia-induced cognitive dysfunction in rats (2023-01-01)
  • Impact of phenylketonuria type meal on appetite, thermic effect of feeding and postprandial fat oxidation (2018-01-01)
  • Nutritional and quality characteristics of wheat bread fortified with different levels of soaked-dehulled moth bean (Vigna aconitifolia) seeds powder (2022-01-01)
  • Health Promoting Effect of Phyllanthus emblica and Azadirachta indica Against Advanced Glycation End Products Formation (2021-01-01)
  • Dietary Patterns among Smokers and Non-Smokers: Findings from the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017–2018 (2024-01-01)
  • Oral administration of naringenin and a mixture of coconut water and Arabic gum attenuate oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation in gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. (2023-01-01)
  • Nutritional, physicochemical, and organoleptic properties of camel meat burgers incorporating unpollinated Barhi date fruit pulp (2022-01-01)
  • Biological assessment of stevioside and sucralose as sucrose substitutes for diabetics on STZ-induced diabetes in rats (2023-01-01)
  • An overview of the public health challenges in diagnosing and controlling human foodborne pathogens. Vaccines, 11 (4), 725 (2023-01-01)
  • Preparation and characterization of sequilhos-type biscuits added with almond flour of Acrocomia intumescens (2022-01-01)
  • Novel high protein-energy balls formulated with date paste enriched with Samh seeds powder and/or different milk protein origins: effect on protein digestibility in vitro and (2025-01-01)
  • Ameliorative effect of fermented goat's milk combined with desert truffle and baobab aqueous extract on CCl4-induced liver lesions in rats (2022-01-01)
  • Postprandial Antioxidative Response to Ingestion of Formulated Date-and Fruit-Based Nutritional Bars by Healthy Individuals (2024-01-01)
  • Metformin induced cognitive impairment and neuroinflammation in CMF-treated rats (2022-01-01)
  • Nutritional Intervention Programs for Sustainability: A Scoping Review on Full Food Utilization and the Clean Leftovers Reuse (2025-01-01)
  • Influence of various intermittent fasting regimens on body weight and glycemic control in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. (2023-01-01)
  • Nutritional profile and energy density evaluation of common traditional meals in Arabic Gulf region (2023-01-01)
  • Utilizing sweet basil hydrodistillation by-products to enhance soybean oil stability and combat induced hyperlipidemia (2025-01-01)
  • Diabetes management during and after Ramadan among pregnant women in Saudi Arabia: exploring self-efficacy, self-care, and glycemic control (2025-01-01)
  • The hypolipidemic properties of kaempferol in microwaved cooked broccoli presented in hyperlipidemic rat models (2025-01-01)
  • Hail Lifestyle Medicine consensus position statement as a medical specialty: Middle Eastern perspective (2025-01-01)
  • Impact of date-based energy bar intake on postprandial appetite, metabolism and thermogenesis (2024-01-01)
  • Elucidating the Nutritional Profile and Biochemical Characterization of High-Energy Nutritional Bar Formulated with Sukkari Date Paste and Mixed Nuts (2025-01-01)
  • Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Sleep Quality Among Primary and Secondary School Teachers in Portugal: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study (2025-01-01)
  • Validation and Application of an Online Self-Assessment Questionnaire for the Assessment of Perception of Functional Foods: A Cross-Sectional Psychometric Study in Adults (2025-01-01)
  • Biting into accuracy: Evaluating food frequency questionnaires for denture wearers: A systematic review (2024-01-01)
  • The Effect of Ramadan Intermittent Fasting on Food Intake, Anthropometric Indices, and Metabolic Biomarkers among Pre-and Post-menopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study (2023-01-01)
  • Research Article Nutritional, Physicochemical, and Organoleptic Properties of Camel Meat Burger Incorporating Unpollinated Barhi Date Fruit Pulp (2022-01-01)
  • Protective effect of moringa-based beverages against hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes-induced rats (2021-01-01)
  • Validity of predictive equations to estimate RMR in females with varying BMI-CORRIGENDUM (2020-01-01)
  • Nutritional issues and impact of treatment in patients with phenylketonuria (2018-01-01)
  • Anthocyanin-rich extract from black rice (Oryza sativa) ameliorates dyslipidemia and insulin resistance induced by a high-fat diet and streptozotocin in rats (2026-01-01)
  • Bupleurum turcicum: A Rich Source of Saikosaponin A and D with Potential Use as Adjunct for the Management of Acute Respiratory Diseases: A Meta Review (2026-01-01)
  • An overview of the public health challenges in diagnosing and controlling human foodborne pathogens. Vaccines. 2023; 11 (4): 725 (2026-01-01)
  • Nutritional Intervention Programs for Sustainability: A Scoping Review on Full Food Utilization and the Clean Leftovers Reuse. Nutrients 2025, 17, 1829 (2021-01-01)
  • Effect of Various Intermittent Fasting Protocols on Hyperglycemia-Induced Cognitive Dysfunction in Rats. Brain Sci. 2023, 13, 165 (2023-01-01)
  • An overview of the public health challenges in diagnosing and controlling human foodborne pathogens. Vaccines 2023; 11: 725 (2026-01-01)
  • AH Rahmani. Role of Ajwa date fruit pulp and seed in the management of diseases through in vitro and in silico analysis., 2022, 11, 78 (2026-01-01)
  • Nutritional, physicochemical, and organoleptic properties of camel meat burger incorporating unpollinated Barhi date fruit pulp. (2022-01-01)
  • Selective Anticancer Activity of Vachellia nilotica Fruit Extract: Integrated Phytochemistry with Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Cancer Cell Targeting (2026-01-01)
  • Oxidative Stress-Gut Microbiome Crosstalk: Intestinal Redox Imbalance and Probiotics Therapeutic Potential
  • Nutritional characterization and postprandial glycemic response of low-calorie date snacks incorporating psyllium and oat fibers in healthy individuals and those with type 2 diabetes
  • Development, nutritional profiling, physicochemical properties, computational protein-polyphenol interactions, and sensory properties of high-energy Medjool date bars
  • Widespread Hypovitaminosis D among Adolescent Girls in India: The Role of Dietary Vitamin D Intake and Socioeconomic Status
  • Probiotic Modulation of Gut Microbiota: Antioxidant Mechanisms and Clinical Benefits in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Management
  • Alharbi; Althwab, SA; Abdel-Rahman, HA; AlGeffari, MA; Barakat, H. Gastroprotective Effects of Spirulina platensis, Golden Kiwifruit Flesh, and Golden Kiwifruit Peel Extracts …
  • Predictors of Impaired Growth During the First Year of Life: Findings from a Longitudinal Cohort Study in Pakistan
  • Plasma pharmacokinetics of (poly)phenol metabolites and catabolites after ingestion of orange juice by endurance trained men (2020-11-20)
  • Nutritional and Quality Characteristics of Wheat Bread Fortified with Different Levels of Powdered Soaked and Dehulled Moth Bean (Vigna aconitifolia) Seeds (2021-09-21)
  • Preparation and Characterization of Sequilhos-Style Cookies Made with Almond Flour from Acrocomia intumescens (2022-10-12)
  • Effect of Various Intermittent Fasting Protocols on Hyperglycemia-Induced Cognitive Dysfunction in Rats (2023-03-10)
  • Salicornia bigelovii, S. brachiata, and S. herbacea: Nutritional Characteristics and Evaluation of Their Potential as Salt Substitutes (2022-11-24)
  • Phenolic Profile, Antioxidant Activity, and Efficacy of Chenopodium quinoa Sprouts in Alleviating CCl₄-Induced Oxidative Stress in Rats (2020-10-01)
  • An Overview of the Public Health Challenges in Diagnosing and Controlling Human Foodborne Pathogens (2023-05-14)
  • Influence of various intermittent fasting regimens on body weight and glycemic control in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats (2024-02-22)
  • Delivery of Enteral Nutrition after the Introduction of Practice Guidelines and Participation of Dietitians in Pediatric Critical Care Clinical Teams (2014-12-01)
  • Hail Lifestyle Medicine consensus position statement as a medical specialty: Middle Eastern perspective (2025-06-20)
  • Nutritional profile and energy density evaluation of common traditional meals in Arabic Gulf region (2023-03-20)
  • The Hypolipidemic Properties of Kaempferol Presented in Microwaved Cooked Broccoli Between Hyperlipidemic Rat Models (2025-07-01)
  • Novel high-protein, high-energy balls formulated with date paste enriched with Samh seed powder and/or milk proteins from various sources: effect on in vitro protein digestibility and glycemic response in young adults (2025-03-26)
  • Diabetes management during and after Ramadan among pregnant women in Saudi Arabia: exploring self-efficacy, self-care, and glycemic control (2025-08-18)
  • Utilizing sweet basil hydrodistillation by-products to enhance soybean oil stability and combat induced hyperlipidemia (2025-11-27)
  • Elucidating the Nutritional Profile and Biochemical Characterization of High-Energy Nutritional Bar Formulated with Sukkari Date Paste and Mixed Nuts (2025-10-27)
  • Nutritional Intervention Programs for Sustainability: A Scoping Review on Full Food Utilization and the Clean Leftovers Reuse (2025-05-28)
  • Validation and Application of an Online Self-Assessment Questionnaire for the Assessment of Perception of Functional Foods: A Cross-Sectional Psychometric Study in Adults (2025-09-12)
  • Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Sleep Quality Among Primary and Secondary School Teachers in Portugal: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study (2025-09-12)
  • Impact of date-based energy bar intake on postprandial appetite, metabolism and thermogenesis (2024-06-01)
  • Nephroprotective Effect of Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Seeds and Their Sprouts on CCl₄-Induced Nephrotoxicity and Oxidative Stress in Rats (2023-02-01)
  • Health-Promoting Effects of Phyllanthus emblica and Azadirachta indica Against the Formation of Advanced Glycation End Products (2021-10-01)
  • Role of Ajwa Date Fruit Pulp and Seed in the Management of Diseases Through In Vitro and In Silico Analysis (2022-01-01)
  • Jellyfish as Food: A Narrative Review (2022-09-01)
  • Consumer Behavior and Attitude Towards the Purchase of Organic Products in Riobamba, Ecuador (2022-09-01)
  • Nutritional and Physicochemical Characteristics of Innovative High Energy and Protein Fruit- and Date-Based Bars (2023-07-01)
  • The Effect of Ramadan Intermittent Fasting on Food Intake, Anthropometric Indices, and Metabolic Markers among Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study (2023-07-01)
  • Gastroprotective Effects of Spirulina platensis, Golden Kiwifruit Flesh, and Golden Kiwifruit Peel Extracts Individually or in Combination against Indomethacin-Induced Gastric Ulcer in Rats (2021-10-01)
  • Date Palm Fruit (Phoenix dactylifera) and Its Promising Potential in the Development of Functional Energy Bars: A Review of Chemical, Nutritional, Functional, and Sensory Attributes (2023-04-28)
  • Postprandial Antioxidative Response to Ingestion of Formulated Date- and Fruit-Based Nutritional Bars by Healthy Individuals (2024-06-01)
  • Dietary Patterns among Smokers and Non-Smokers: Findings from the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017-2018 (2024-07-01)
  • Biological Assessment of Stevioside and Sucralose as Sucrose Substitutes for Diabetics on STZ-Induced Diabetes in Rats (2023-02-01)
  • Metformin-Induced Cognitive Impairment and Neuroinflammation in CMF-Treated Rats (2022-01-01)
  • Oxidative Stress-Gut Microbiome Crosstalk: Intestinal Redox Imbalance and Probiotic Therapeutic Potential (2026-04-23)
  • Oral administration of naringenin and a mixture of coconut water and Arabic gum attenuate oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation in gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats (2023-11-01)
  • Development, nutritional profiling, physicochemical properties, computational protein-polyphenol interactions, and sensory properties of high-energy Medjool date bars (2026-05-11)
  • Nutritional characterization and postprandial glycemic response of low-calorie date snacks incorporating psyllium and oat fibers in healthy individuals and those with type 2 diabetes (2026-06-16)
  • Probiotic Modulation of Gut Microbiota: Antioxidant Mechanisms and Clinical Benefits in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Management (2026-06-08)
  • Selective Anticancer Activity of Vachellia nilotica Fruit Extract: Integrated Phytochemistry with Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Cancer Cell-Targeting Properties (2026-04-07)

Teaching materials

  • FSNU 344 Principles of Clinical Nutrition
  • FSNU 445 Nutrition and Human Diseases
  • FSHN 590 Advanced Clinical Nutrition
  • FSHN 594 Nutrition and Inherited Metabolic Disorders
  • FSHN 592 Weight Management and Metabolic Syndrome
  • FSHN 591 Therapeutic Diet Planning
  • FSHN 582 Assessment of Nutritional Status
  • FSNU 456 Nutrition Training Internship

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