Rena Zelig

ORCID: 0000-0003-0003-1205
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Research Areas
  • Dental Health and Care Utilization
  • Nutrition and Health in Aging
  • Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
  • Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
  • Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
  • Dysphagia Assessment and Management
  • Vitamin D Research Studies
  • Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
  • Dietary Effects on Health
  • Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
  • Frailty in Older Adults
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Diet and metabolism studies
  • Nutritional Studies and Diet
  • Pregnancy and Medication Impact
  • Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
  • Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
  • Health and Wellbeing Research
  • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
  • Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
  • Health Education and Validation
  • Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Diet, Metabolism, and Disease
  • Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
  • Antioxidants, Aging, Portulaca oleracea

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
2016-2025

Nutrition 21 (United States)
2025

Rutgers Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
2016-2023

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
2014-2018

Texas Christian University
2017

Tufts University
2016

West Chester University
2014

Objective: To explore the eating experience and eating-related quality of life (ERQOL) community-dwelling older adults with tooth loss. Method: Nineteen from clinics a northeast US dental school who met inclusion criteria ( >65 y old, <20 teeth, no dentures) composed sample. For this mixed methods study, demographic characteristics, number location Mini Nutritional Assessment–Short Form score, anthropometrics data were collected; semistructured interviews conducted to collect in-depth...

10.1177/2380084419827532 article EN JDR Clinical & Translational Research 2019-02-28

The prevalence of food insecurity (FI) on university campuses is increasing. This study explored the and nutrition (NI) among dental students barriers interventions to address them. A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted. Validated tools were used assess FI NI. Univariate binary logistic regressions a multivariable regression model identified factors independently associated with FI. response rate 11.9% (n = 67). mean age 28.4 years; 67% D1/D2 students; 53.7% female, 15.2% as...

10.1002/jdd.13839 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Journal of Dental Education 2025-02-09

A systematic review was conducted to investigate the associations between missing teeth, teeth replaced with dental prostheses, and malnutrition risk, as determined by Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), among community-dwelling older adults. comprehensive search strategy designed identify studies published 2000 2014 that met inclusion criteria. Searches were in Medline, CINAHL, Cochrane Libraries. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta Analyses guidelines followed risk-of-bias...

10.1097/tin.0000000000000077 article EN Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2016-07-01

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neuropsychiatric disorder, but its pathophysiology remains unclear. Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk for ADHD. A review of literature was conducted to evaluate vitamin status children with Most evidence suggests that ADHD have significantly lower levels than without Supplementation help treat symptoms, some investigators concluded and do not differ in levels. However, identifying treating important this population.

10.1097/tin.0000000000000202 article EN Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2020-06-22

To explore associations between periodontal disease (PD) severity and cardiometabolic risk factors, including body mass index (BMI), age, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) risk, sex, hypertension (HTN) in patients at an urban dental school clinic.

10.3290/j.qi.b5768586 article EN PubMed 2024-10-01

Background and Objective: Older adults are at risk for both impaired oral health suboptimal nutritional status. The objective of this study was to explore the relationships between malnutrition missing teeth in community-dwelling older adults. Design: This a retrospective cross-sectional analysis data obtained from electronic records 107 patients aged 65 who attended an urban northeast US dental school clinic June 1, 2015 July 15, 2016. Odontograms radiographs were used identify numbers...

10.14283/jarcp.2018.19 article EN Journal of Aging Research and Lifestyle 2018-01-01

A prospective, one-group, pre-post test design was used to determine change in knowledge and attitudes of registered dietitians long-term care settings regarding the use nutrition process model international dietetics terminology. Sixty dietitian participants, employed by 4 US health services companies, completed a Web-based course module including pre- posttests. Following intervention, (p < .01, paired-samples t test) attitude scores tests) increased significantly. Educational...

10.1097/tin.0b013e3182260f0d article EN Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2011-07-01

Intermittent fasting has been shown to protect healthy cells from chemotherapy toxicity while sensitizing cancer cells, but the extent which is safe and feasible for individuals during unknown. The studies reviewed demonstrate that well-nourished women with breast cancer, intermittent between 24 72 hours can be as determined by treatment side effects, blood work, adherence a protocol, quality of life. Fasting not without potential adverse effects limitations. Further research needed...

10.1097/tin.0000000000000215 article EN Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2020-03-30

Adequate folate intake during the female reproductive years plays a vital role in fetal neurodevelopment. To address this public health concern, FDA required enriched cereal grains to be fortified with folic acid. A positive outcome of fortification acid was reduction number pregnancies affected by neural tube defects (NTDs). However, there are individuals unable consume these grains, such as those gluten allergy or intolerance. The need for across all and without gluten, should considered...

10.1093/cdn/nzz020 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Current Developments in Nutrition 2019-03-25

To explore the feasibility of screening for type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and prevalence adult patients seen in a dental clinic at risk T2DM based on American Diabetes Association (ADA) test (DRT) scores point care hemoglobin A1C (A1C) values.This was cross-sectional analysis data from adults 18 to 89 years old an academic between November 2019 April 2022 without prior history diabetes. Clinical demographic were obtained electronic health records odontograms. Frequency distributions, chi-square,...

10.3290/j.qi.b3957685 article EN PubMed 2023-06-26
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