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Alfons Ramel - Prófessor

Alfons Ramel

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Heilbrigðisvísindasvið

Alfons Ramel

Prófessor

Aðsetur
LSH - Hringbraut
Sími
5439875
Tölvupóstur
alfonsra [hjá] hi.is

Starfseining
Matvæla- og næringarfræðideild
Vefsíða
https://www.hi.is/matvaela_og_naeringarfraedideild

ORCID vefsíða
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1834-3824
Rannsóknagátt – Alfons Ramel

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2025

Poor Activities of Daily Living Predict Future Weight Loss in Older Adults After Hospital Discharge—Secondary Analysis of a Randomized TrialJournal of Aging and Physical Activity
Corrigendum to “HOMEFOOD Randomised Trial - Six-Month Nutrition Therapy in Discharged Older Adults Reduces Hospital Readmissions and Length of Stay at Hospital Up to 18 Months of Follow-Up” [J Nutr Health Aging. 2023;27(8):632-640] (The Journal of nutrition, health and aging (2023) 27(8) (632–640), (S127977072300235X), (10.1007/s12603-023-1962-5))Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging

2024

Depressive symptoms score predicts incident type 2 diabetes in community dwelling old Icelandic peopleJournal of Gerontology and Geriatrics

2023

HOMEFOOD Randomised Trial–Six-Month Nutrition Therapy in Discharged Older Adults Reduces Hospital Readmissions and Length of Stay at Hospital Up to 18 Months of Follow-UpJournal of Nutrition, Health and Aging
Nuts and seeds consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and their risk factorsFood and Nutrition Research
Dietary fiber and growth, iron status and bowel function in children 0–5 years oldFood and Nutrition Research
Legume consumption in adults and risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetesFood and Nutrition Research
The Potential Role of Iceland in Northern Europe’s Protein Self-SufficiencyFoods
Animal versus plant-based protein and risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetesFood and Nutrition Research
Gagnreynd þekking á lífsháttum - yfirlit um nýjar norrænar ráðleggingar um næringu og mataræði – áhersla á sjálfbærniLæknablaðið
Milk intake and hip fracture incidence in community-dwelling old Icelandic adultsOsteoporosis International
Intake of vitamin B12 in relation to vitamin B12 status in groups susceptible to deficiencyFood and Nutrition Research
White meat consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetesFood and Nutrition Research

2022

Protein intake in children and growth and risk of overweight or obesityFood and Nutrition Research
Munnkvillar aldraðra algengir á hjúkrunarheimilum, þörf fyrir breytingar á heilbrigðisþjónustuLæknablaðið
HOMEFOOD randomised trial - Six-month nutrition therapy improves quality of life, self-rated health, cognitive function, and depression in older adults after hospital dischargeClinical Nutrition ESPEN
Cross-sectional study of oral health care service, oral health beliefs and oral health care education of caregivers in nursing homesGeriatric Nursing
Role of human epidemiology in risk assessment and management
Cross-sectional study of oral health care service, oral health beliefs and oral health care education of caregivers in nursing homesGeriatric Nursing
Oral Care, Oral Health and Associated Nutrition Related Problems in Icelandic Nursing Home ResidentsActa Scientific NUTRITIONAL HEALTH
Multicomponent intervention to prevent mobility disability in frail older adultsBMJ (Clinical research ed.)
Quality of dietary fat and risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in adults aged ≥50 yearsFood and Nutrition Research
Munnkvillar aldraðra algengir á hjúkrunarheimilum, þörf fyrir breytingar á heilbrigðisþjónustuLæknablaðið
HOMEFOOD randomized trial—beneficial effects of 6-month nutrition therapy on body weight and physical function in older adults at risk for malnutrition after hospital dischargeEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Determinants of physical function in community dwelling old peopleJournal of Gerontology and Geriatrics
Environmental Impacts of Large-Scale Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) Production in Hellisheidi Geothermal Park IcelandMarine Biotechnology
Correction to: Environmental Impacts of Large-Scale Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) Production in Hellisheidi Geothermal Park Iceland: Life Cycle AssessmentMarine Biotechnology
Supplementation with long chain n-3 fatty acids during pregnancy, lactation, or infancy in relation to risk of asthma and atopic disease during childhoodFood and Nutrition Research
Social network and the risk for developing mild cognitive impairment and dementia among older adultsAging clinical and experimental research
HOMEFOOD randomised trial – Six-month nutrition therapy improves quality of life, self-rated health, cognitive function, and depression in older adults after hospital dischargeClinical Nutrition ESPEN
HOMEFOOD randomized trial—beneficial effects of 6-month nutrition therapy on body weight and physical function in older adults at risk for malnutrition after hospital dischargeEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Determinants of physical function in community dwelling old peopleJournal of Gerontology and Geriatrics

2021

Characteristics of incidence hip fracture cases in older adults participating in the longitudinal AGES-Reykjavik studyOsteoporosis International
Type 2 Diabetes, Physical Activity and Risk of Mild CognitiveImpairment and Dementia in Community Dwelling Old Adults
Seaweed extract improves carbohydrate metabolism in overweight and obese adultsCurrent Nutrition and Food Science
Body weight changes and longitudinal associations with cognitive decline among community-dwelling older adultsAlzheimer's and Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment and Disease Monitoring
Serum 25-Hydroxy-Vitamin D Status and Incident Hip Fractures in Elderly AdultsJournal of Bone and Mineral Research
Living Alone is Associated with Poorer Muscular Strength, Lower 25-hydroxy-vitamin D and Lower Bone Mineral Density in Icelandic Community Dwelling Old AdultsActa Scientific NUTRITIONAL HEALTH
Body weight changes and longitudinal associations with cognitive decline among community-dwelling older adults.Alzheimer's & dementia (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Seaweed extract improves carbohydrate metabolism in overweight and obese adultsCurrent Nutrition and Food Science
The sarcopenia and physical frailty in older peopleEuropean Geriatric Medicine
Social Participation and the Risk for Developing Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Among Older AdultsInnovation in Aging
Obesity and health in older adults

2020

Lifestyle and 25-hydroxy-vitamin D among community-dwelling old adults with dementia, mild cognitive impairment, or normal cognitive functionAging clinical and experimental research
Longitudinal Association Between Education and Disability in Older Adults Living in IcelandInnovation in Aging
Correction toOsteoporosis International
The effect of cognitive function on mobility improvement among community-living older adultsAging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition
Effect of two different nutritional supplements on postprandial glucose response and energy- and protein intake in hospitalised patients with COPDClinical Nutrition
Relationship Between Physical Activity and Function With Quality of Life in Community-Living Older AdultsInnovation in Aging
Associations of leisure time physical activity with vitamin D status depend on obesity status in community dwelling old adults.Clinical Nutrition ESPEN
Lifestyle and 25-hydroxy-vitamin D among community-dwelling old adults with dementia, mild cognitive impairment, or normal cognitive functionAging clinical and experimental research
Associations of physical activity with vitamin D status depends on obesity status in old adultsClinical Nutrition ESPEN

2019

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN GRIP STRENGTH AND COGNITIVE FUNCTION AMONG COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS.Innovation in Aging
Oral nutrition supplements and between-meal snacks for nutrition therapy in patients with COPD identified as at nutritional risk: a randomised feasibility trial.BMJ Open Respiratory Research
LONGITUDINAL ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SERUM 25 HYDROXY VITAMIN D AND COGNITIVE FUNCTION AMONG ICELANDIC OLDER ADULTS.Innovation in Aging
Multi-sensory training and wrist fractures: a randomized, controlled trialAging clinical and experimental research
Associations between education and need for care among community dwelling older adults in IcelandScandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences
In vitro and in vivo effects of seaweed extract on carbohydrate digestion and availability.International Journal of Food Science
Obesity, Physical Function, and Training Success in Community-Dwelling Nonsarcopenic Old AdultsJournal of Aging Research
Oral nutrition supplements and between-meal snacks for nutrition therapy in patients with COPD identified as at nutritional risk: a randomised feasibility trialBMJ Open Respiratory Research
Multi-sensory training and wrist fractures: a randomized, controlled trial.Aging clinical and experimental research

2018

The “Sarcopenia and Physical fRailty IN older people: multi-componenT Treatment strategies” (SPRINTT) randomized controlled trial: Case finding, screening and characteristics of eligible participantsExperimental Gerontology
ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN BMI, PHYSICAL FUNCTION AND BONE HEALTH IN COMMUNITY DWELLING OLD ADULTS.Innovation in Aging
PHYSICAL FUNCTION AFTER RESISTANCE TRAINING AMONG OLD ADULTS WITH METABOLIC SYNDROME.Innovation in Aging
ANTHROPOMETRIC AND PHYSICAL CHANGES IN COMMUNITY DWELLING OLD ADULTS DURING A 12 WEEK RESISTANCE EXERCISE PROGRAM.Innovation in Aging
Association of energy and protein intakes with length of stay, readmission and mortality in hospitalised patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseBritish Journal of Nutrition
Sensory impairments and wrist fractures: A case-control studyJournal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Different Measurements of Body Fatness and Cardiovascular Risk in Community Dwelling Old AdultsJournal of Nutritional Disorders & Therapy
Two components of the new ESPEN diagnostic criteria for malnutrition are independent predictors of lung function in hospitalized patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)Clinical Nutrition
Association of energy and protein intakes with length of stay, readmission and mortality in hospitalised patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.The British journal of nutrition
The "Sarcopenia and Physical fRailty IN older people: multi-componenT Treatment strategies" (SPRINTT) randomized controlled trial: Case finding, screening and characteristics of eligible participants.Experimental gerontology
Serum 25-hydroxy vitamin d, physical activity and cognitive function among older adults.The Journal of aging research and clinical practice
NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF THE ELDERLY AFTER DISCHARGE FROM THE ACUTE GERIATRIC UNIT.Innovation in Aging
DETERMINANTS OF PHYSICAL FUNCTION IN COMMUNITY DWELLING OLD ADULTS.Innovation in Aging
BMI, POSTURAL CONTROL, PHYSICAL FUNCTION AND RISK OF WRIST FRACTURE IN MIDDLE AGED AND OLD ICELANDIC ADULTS.Innovation in Aging
ASSOCIATIONS OF LIFESTYLE FACTORS AND 25 HYDROXYVITAMIN D ACCORDING TO COGNITVE STATUS AMONG OLDER ADULTSInnovation in Aging
Hemoglobin Concentrations Predict Physical Function After A 12-Week Resistance Exercise Training and Subsequent Changes After 11 Months of Follow-Up Among Community Dwelling Older AdultsJournal of Gerontology & Geriatric Research
Two components of the new ESPEN diagnostic criteria for malnutrition are independent predictors of lung function in hospitalized patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)Clinical Nutrition
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND VITAMIN D ACCORDING TO BMI LEVEL AMONG ICELANDIC OLDER ADULTS.Innovation in Aging

2017

HEMOGLOBIN AND PHYSICAL FUNCTION AFTER EXERCISE INTERVENTION AMONG COMMUNITY DWELLING OLDER ADULTS.Innovation in Aging
CHANGES IN COGNITIVE FUNCTION AFTER EXERCISE INTERVENTION AMONG COMMUNITY DWELLING OLDER ADULTS.Innovation in Aging
Gender, Success, and Drop-Out during a Resistance Exercise Program in Community Dwelling Old AdultsJournal of Aging Research

2016

Predictors of dropout and bariatric surgery in Icelandic morbidly obese female patientsObesity Research and Clinical Practice
Blood pressure-lowering effects of long chain n-3 fatty acids from meals enriched with liquid fish oil and from microencapsulated powderInternational Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition
A cross-sectional study on nutrient intake and -status in inflammatory bowel disease patientsNutrition Journal
Vitamin D and Associations with Walking Ability in Community- Dwelling Elderly AdultsJournal of Food and Nutritional Disorders
Dietary intake and cardiovascular risk factors in Icelanders following voluntarily a low carbohydrate dietPLoS ONE

2015

Insulin-like growth factor-1 and resistance exercise in community dwelling old adultsJournal of Nutrition, Health and Aging
Muscular strength and physical function in elderly adults 6–18 months after a 12-week resistance exercise programScandinavian Journal of Public Health
Examining confounding by diet in the association between perfluoroalkyl acids and serum cholesterol in pregnancyEnvironmental Research
Bioavailability of long-chain n-3 fatty acids from enriched meals and from microencapsulated powderEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Energy- and protein intake of surgical patients after the implementation of energy dense hospital menusClinical Nutrition ESPEN
C-reactive protein and resistance exercise in community dwelling old adultsJournal of Nutrition, Health and Aging

2014

Changes in body composition and use of blood cholesterol lowering drugs predict changes in blood lipids during 12 weeks of resistance exercise training in old adultsAging clinical and experimental research
Muscular strength and physical function in elderly adults 6-18 months after a 12-week resistance exercise program.Scandinavian Journal of Public Health

2013

Effects of whey proteins and carbohydrates on the efficacy of resistance training in elderly peopleEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Relationship between BMI and body fatness in three European countriesEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Dietary protein intake is associated with lean body mass in community-dwelling older adultsNutrition Research
Response to 'Increasing physical activity requires increasing energy intake in elderly'European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Validation of a plate diagram sheet for estimation of energy and protein intake in hospitalized patientsClinical Nutrition
Iron status of one-year-olds and association with breast milk, cow's milk or formula in late infancyEuropean Journal of Nutrition
Glomerular filtration rate after a 12-wk resistance exercise program with post-exercise protein ingestion in community dwelling elderlyNutrition

2012

Fæðuvenjur og fylgni við blóðþrýsting meðal eldri ÍslendingaLaeknabladid
[Dietary habits and their association with blood pressure among elderly Icelandic people].Laeknabladid
Effect of 12-week resistance exercise program on body composition, muscle strength, physical function, and glucose metabolism in healthy, insulin-resistant, and diabetic elderly icelandersJournals of Gerontology - Series A Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences
Physical function predicts improvement in quality of life in elderly icelanders after 12 weeks of resistance exerciseJournal of Nutrition, Health and Aging
Dietary habits and their association with blood pressure among elderly Icelandic people,Fæouvenjur og fylgni vio blóoprýsting meoal eldri ÍslendingaLaeknabladid
Effects of two different types of fast food on postprandial metabolism in normal and overweight subjectsEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutrition

2011

Regional and total body bioelectrical impedance analysis compared with DXA in Icelandic elderlyEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Sensory analysis and consumer surveys of fat- and salt-reduced meat products and their use in an energy-reduced diet in overweight individualsInternational Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition

2010

Fita, olía og kókosfita. Matur er mannsins megin.
Effects of weight loss and seafood consumption on inflammation parameters in young, overweight and obese European men and women during 8 weeks of energy restrictionEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Gender difference in the prediction of weight loss by leptin among overweight adultsAnnals of Nutrition and Metabolism
Moderate consumption of fatty fish reduces diastolic blood pressure in overweight and obese European young adults during energy restrictionNutrition

2009

Cardiovascular risk factors in young, overweight, and obese European adults and associations with physical activity and omega-3 indexNutrition Research
Effects of seafood consumption and weight loss on fasting leptin and ghrelin concentrations in overweight and obese European young adultsEuropean Journal of Nutrition
Seafood and health
Consumption of cod and weight loss in young overweight and obese adults on an energy reduced diet for 8-weeksNutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases
Vitamin D deficiency and nutritional status in elderly hospitalized subjects in IcelandPublic Health Nutrition

2008

Fish consumption and the health of children and young adults
Beneficial effects of long-chain n-3 fatty acids included in an energy-restricted diet on insulin resistance in overweight and obese European young adultsDiabetologia
Differences in the glomerular filtration rate calculated by two creatinine-based and three cystatin-C-based formulae in hospitalized elderly patientsNephron - Clinical Practice
A diet rich in long chain omega-3 fatty acids modulates satiety in overweight and obese volunteers during weight lossAppetite
Total plasma homocysteine in hospitalized elderlyAnnals of Nutrition and Metabolism
Anemia, nutritional status, and inflammation in hospitalized elderlyNutrition

2007

Matstæki til greiningar á vannæringu aldraðraTímarit hjúkrunarfræðinga

2006

Occupational stress, job satisfaction, and working environment among Icelandic nursesInternational Journal of Nursing Studies
A population-based study of exclusive breastfeeding in Icelandic womenInternational Journal of Nursing Studies

2005

Improving day and night sleep problems in infants by changing day time sleep rhythmInternational Journal of Nursing Studies
Fast and simple screening for nutritional status in hospitalized, elderly peopleJournal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics

2004

Short communicationJournal of Dairy Science
Plasma antioxidants and lipid oxidation after submaximal resistance exercise in menEuropean Journal of Nutrition
Correlations between plasma noradrenaline concentrations, antioxidants, and neutrophil counts after submaximal resistance exercise in men.British Journal of Sports Medicine
Omega-3 fatty acid supply from milk associates with lower type 2 diabetes in men and coronary heart disease in womenPreventive Medicine

2003

Differences in cow's milk composition between Iceland and the other Nordic countries and possible connections to public healthScandinavian Journal of Nutrition/Naringsforskning
Dietary Intake of 10- to 16-Year-Old Children and Adolescents in Central and Northern Europe and Association with the Incidence of Type 1 DiabetesAnnals of Nutrition and Metabolism
Acute impact of submaximal resistance exercise on immunological and hormonal parameters in young menJournal of Sports Sciences

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