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Research interests
The aim of my PhD-project is to contribute improvement of the treatment of obesity in older adults. Primarily I investigate the effects of protein and exercise during voluntary weight loss on preservation of muscle mass and improvement in physical performance.
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Master of Education in Biology, Hogeschool Utrecht, Faculteit Educatie
1 Sept 2003 → 11 Jul 2006
Award Date: 11 Jul 2006
Master, Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University & Research, Division of Human Nutrition and Health
1 Sept 1997 → 30 Nov 2001
Award Date: 30 Nov 2001
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Adherence to resistance training and hypocaloric diet among persons near retirement age - A secondary data analysis of three randomized controlled trials
Bauer, S., Reiter, L., Weijs, P. J. M., Schoufour, J. D., Boirie, Y., Topinková, E., Memelink, R. G., Verreijen, A. M., Borenich, A., Eglseer, D. & SO-NUTS consortium, Oct 2024, In: The Journal of nutrition, health and aging. 28, 10, p. 1-8 100344.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Bio-electrical impedance analysis: a valid assessment tool for diagnosis of low appendicular lean mass in older adults?
van den Helder, J., Verreijen, A. M., van Dronkelaar, C., Memelink, R. G., Engberink, M. F., Engelbert, R. H. H., Weijs, P. J. M. & Tieland, M., 2 Jun 2022, In: Frontiers in Nutrition. 9, 874980.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Calculation of protein requirements: a comparison of calculations based on bodyweight and fat free mass
Dekker, I. M., van Rijssen, N. M., Verreijen, A., Weijs, P. J., de Boer, W. B., Terpstra, D. & Kruizenga, H. M., Apr 2022, In: Clinical Nutrition ESPEN. 48, p. 378-385Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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A higher protein intake at breakfast and lunch is associated with a higher total daily protein intake in older adults: a post-hoc cross-sectional analysis of four randomised controlled trials
Verreijen, A. M., van den Helder, J., Streppel, M. T., Rotteveel, I., Heman, D., van Dronkelaar, C., Memelink, R. G., Engberink, M. F., Visser, M., Tieland, M. & Weijs, P. J. M., Apr 2021, In: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. 34, 2, p. 384-394Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Treatment of obesity in older adults
Verreijen, A., 2021, Amsterdam: Hogeschool van Amsterdam. 234 p.Research output: PhD thesis › Research HvA, graduation external
Activities
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Het adviseren van een meer ecologisch duurzaam voedingspatroon voor ouderen met obesitas, welke tools hebben diëtisten nodig?
Verreijen, A. (Other)
Jun 2021Activity: Educational contribution / Supervising student theses, products › Supervising student theses › Educational
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ECOLOGISCH DUURZAAM VOEDINGSCONCEPT, Voedingsconcept voor ouderen (55+) met obesitas
Verreijen, A. (Other)
Jul 2021Activity: Educational contribution / Supervising student theses, products › Supervising student theses › Educational
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Een systematisch literatuuronderzoek naar het effect van een meer plantaardig voedingspatroon ten opzichte van een meer dierlijk voedingspatroon op de cardio-metabole gezondheid bij ouderen (55+)
Verreijen, A. (Other)
Jul 2021Activity: Educational contribution / Supervising student theses, products › Supervising student theses › Educational
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Plantaardige producten combineren voor verbeteren van eiwitkwaliteit in maaltijden voor ouderen
Verreijen, A. (Other)
Jan 2021Activity: Educational contribution / Supervising student theses, products › Supervising student theses › Educational
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Wat is het verschil in eiwitbehoefte tussen de methode op basis van (gecorrigeerd) lichaamsgewicht en vetvrije massa?
Verreijen, A. (Other), Kruizenga, H. (Other), de Boer, E. (Other) & Terpstra, D. (Other)
Jun 2020Activity: Educational contribution / Supervising student theses, products › Supervising student theses › Educational
Press/Media
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Post-doc award: ecological sustainable -more plant based- nutrition for older adults with obesity
4/03/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Media Alert in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
30/01/15
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Prizes
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Nestlé prijs voor Diëtetiek
de Boer, E. (Recipient) & Terpstra, D. (Recipient), Nov 2020
Prize › Educational