Frans J Kok
Biographic Data
| ID | 5469492 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Frans J Kok |
| GIVEN NAMES | Frans J |
| FAMILY NAME | Kok |
| SIGNATURE | KOK F J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Wageningen University & Research |
| ORCID | 0009-0004-5918-1528 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 22 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 101 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 22 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2000 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Nurturing Children's Healthy Eating
The relationship between eating a healthy diet and positive health outcomes is well known; nurturing healthy eating among children therefore has the potential to improve public health. A healthy diet occurs when one's usual eating patterns include adequate nutrient intake and sufficient, but not excessive, energy intake to meet the energy needs of the individual. However, many parents struggle to establish healthy eating patterns in their childre…
The potential contribution of yellow cassava to dietary nutrient adequacy of primary-school children in Eastern Kenya; the use of linear programming
Objective Introduction of biofortified cassava as school lunch can increase vitamin A intake, but may increase risk of other deficiencies due to poor nutrient profile of cassava. We assessed the potential effect of introducing a yellow cassava-based school lunch combined with additional food-based recommendations (FBR) on vitamin A and overall nutrient adequacy using Optifood (linear programming tool). Design Cross-sectional study to assess dieta…
Association between body mass index and diabetes mellitus in tuberculosis patients in China
In PTB patients, BMI is significantly associated with IFG and DM. However, the predictive power of BMI was not sufficient, so it may only be a limited screening tool for DM and IFG among PTB patients in China
Association of dietary pattern and body weight with blood pressure in Jiangsu Province, China
A traditional dietary pattern is associated with high blood pressure among the population of Jiangsu Province, which may be mainly due to high salt intake. Moreover, high BMI is an important determinant of high blood pressure. Both issues need to be addressed by lifestyle interventions
Association of food-hygiene practices and diarrhea prevalence among Indonesian young children from low socioeconomic urban areas
Overall poor mother's food-hygiene practices did not contribute to the occurrence of diarrhea in Indonesian children. However, among children < 2 years from low socioeconomic urban areas they were associated with more diarrhea
Nationwide shifts in the double burden of overweight and underweight in Vietnamese adults in 2000 and 2005
The double nutrition burden was clearly present in Vietnam. The distribution of BMI across the population groups generally indicated a shift towards higher BMI levels in 2005 as compared to 2000. The prevalence of overweight was increased while the declined level of undernutrition was still high in 2005. The shifts of underweight to overweight were most obvious among population groups with higher food expenditure levels
Eating rate of commonly consumed foods promotes food and energy intake
Replacement of meat by meat substitutes. A survey on person- and product-related factors in consumer acceptance
Duration of hospitalization and appetite of HIV‐infected South African children
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected children generally show poor growth. Episodes of diarrhoea and pneumonia in HIV-infected children are thought to be more severe than in HIV-uninfected children. The objective of this study was to compare duration of hospitalization, appetite and nutritional status of HIV-infected children with that of uninfected children. A cross-sectional study was performed on children (2-24 months) admitted with diar…
Effect of an individually tailored one-year energy balance programme on body weight, body composition and lifestyle in recent retirees
Background The increased prevalence of overweight and obesity warrants preventive actions, particularly among people in transitional stages associated with lifestyle changes, such as occupational retirement. The purpose is to investigate the effect of a one year low-intensity computer-tailored energy balance programme among recent retirees on waist circumference, body weight and body composition, blood pressure, physical activity and dietary inta…
Parental child-feeding strategies in relation to Dutch children’s fruit and vegetable intake
Objective To identify parental child-feeding strategies that may increase children’s fruit or vegetable intake, since the relationship between these strategies and children’s intake has never been investigated for fruit and vegetables as two separate food groups. Design A survey study, where parents provided information about their practices in relation to feeding their children and about their own and their children’s fruit and vegetable intake.…
Improved appetite after multi-micronutrient supplementation for six months in HIV-infected South African children
Iron and zinc deficiencies in China
In order to prioritise interventions for micronutrient deficiencies in China, the populations affected by iron and zinc deficiencies were assessed based on data from the 2002 China National Nutrition and Health Survey. The costs and cost-effectiveness of supplementation, food diversification and food fortification were estimated using the standard World Health Organization ingredients approach. Results indicated that 30% of children ( 60 years), …
Mortality and life expectancy in relation to long-term cigarette, cigar and pipe smoking
Cigar or pipe smoking reduces life expectancy to a lesser extent than cigarette smoking. Both the number of cigarettes smoked and duration of smoking are strongly associated with mortality risk and the number of life-years lost. Stopping smoking after age 40 has major health benefits
Assessment of intake inadequacy and food sources of zinc of people in China
Objectives To assess the intake inadequacy and food sources of zinc of people in China. Design and subjects Diets of 68 962 subjects aged 2–101 years (urban 21 103, rural 47 859) in the 2002 China National Nutrition and Health Survey were analysed. Dietary intake was assessed using 24-hour recall for three consecutive days. Zinc intake inadequacy was calculated based on values suggested by the World Health Organization. Results The median zinc in…
No effect of 16 weeks flavor enhancement on dietary intake and nutritional status of nursing home elderly
Study protocol of a cluster randomised controlled trial investigating the effectiveness of a tailored energy balance programme for recent retirees
This intervention programme is unique in its focus on retirees and energy balance. It aims at increasing awareness and takes into account personal preferences of the users by offering several options for behaviour change. Moreover, the intervention programme is evaluated at short-term and long-term and includes consecutive outcome measures (determinants, behaviour and body composition)
Does living in an urban environment confer advantages for childhood nutritional status? Analysis of disparities in nutritional status by wealth and residence in Angola, Central African Republic and Se…
Objective The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between childhood undernutrition and poverty in urban and rural areas. Design Anthropometric and socio-economic data from Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys in Angola-Secured Territory (Angola ST), Central African Republic and Senegal were used in this analysis. The population considered in this study is children 0–59 months, whose records include complete anthropometric data on h…
The European Nutrition Leadership Programme – 10 years of cultivating future leaders in nutrition
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Fruit and vegetables
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Serum transferrin receptor concentration indicates increased erythropoiesis in Kenyan children with asymptomatic malaria
Our findings are consistent with the notion that malaria-induced hemolysis is accompanied by increased erythropoiesis. Serum transferrin receptor concentration is not useful for detecting iron deficiency in individuals with malaria. Individuals with high concentrations of serum C-reactive protein or similar acute phase reactants should be excluded from analysis if serum ferritin concentrations <12 microg/L are to be used to measure iron deficienc…
Fruits and vegetables in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease
Objective We quantified the public health benefit of fruits and vegetables on the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease (CVD), using currently available human data. Design We reviewed over 250 observational studies on cancer and CVD. Relative risks (RRs) for high versus low intake of fruits and vegetables were obtained. The preventable proportion of chronic diseases, i.e. the per cent of cases attributable to low consumption of fruits a…
Replacement of meat by meat substitutes. A survey on person- and product-related factors in consumer acceptance
Eating rate of commonly consumed foods promotes food and energy intake
No effect of 16 weeks flavor enhancement on dietary intake and nutritional status of nursing home elderly
Improved appetite after multi-micronutrient supplementation for six months in HIV-infected South African children
Fruits and vegetables in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease
Objective We quantified the public health benefit of fruits and vegetables on the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease (CVD), using currently available human data. Design We reviewed over 250 observational studies on cancer and CVD. Relative risks (RRs) for high versus low intake of fruits and vegetables were obtained. The preventable proportion of chronic diseases, i.e. the per cent of cases attributable to low consumption of fruits a…
Fruit and vegetables
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. As you have access to this content, a full PDF is available via the ‘Save PDF’ action button
Serum transferrin receptor concentration indicates increased erythropoiesis in Kenyan children with asymptomatic malaria
Our findings are consistent with the notion that malaria-induced hemolysis is accompanied by increased erythropoiesis. Serum transferrin receptor concentration is not useful for detecting iron deficiency in individuals with malaria. Individuals with high concentrations of serum C-reactive protein or similar acute phase reactants should be excluded from analysis if serum ferritin concentrations <12 microg/L are to be used to measure iron deficienc…
The European Nutrition Leadership Programme – 10 years of cultivating future leaders in nutrition
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. As you have access to this content, a full PDF is available via the ‘Save PDF’ action button
Study protocol of a cluster randomised controlled trial investigating the effectiveness of a tailored energy balance programme for recent retirees
This intervention programme is unique in its focus on retirees and energy balance. It aims at increasing awareness and takes into account personal preferences of the users by offering several options for behaviour change. Moreover, the intervention programme is evaluated at short-term and long-term and includes consecutive outcome measures (determinants, behaviour and body composition)
Does living in an urban environment confer advantages for childhood nutritional status? Analysis of disparities in nutritional status by wealth and residence in Angola, Central African Republic and Se…
Objective The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between childhood undernutrition and poverty in urban and rural areas. Design Anthropometric and socio-economic data from Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys in Angola-Secured Territory (Angola ST), Central African Republic and Senegal were used in this analysis. The population considered in this study is children 0–59 months, whose records include complete anthropometric data on h…
Mortality and life expectancy in relation to long-term cigarette, cigar and pipe smoking
Cigar or pipe smoking reduces life expectancy to a lesser extent than cigarette smoking. Both the number of cigarettes smoked and duration of smoking are strongly associated with mortality risk and the number of life-years lost. Stopping smoking after age 40 has major health benefits
Assessment of intake inadequacy and food sources of zinc of people in China
Objectives To assess the intake inadequacy and food sources of zinc of people in China. Design and subjects Diets of 68 962 subjects aged 2–101 years (urban 21 103, rural 47 859) in the 2002 China National Nutrition and Health Survey were analysed. Dietary intake was assessed using 24-hour recall for three consecutive days. Zinc intake inadequacy was calculated based on values suggested by the World Health Organization. Results The median zinc in…
No effect of 16 weeks flavor enhancement on dietary intake and nutritional status of nursing home elderly
Iron and zinc deficiencies in China
In order to prioritise interventions for micronutrient deficiencies in China, the populations affected by iron and zinc deficiencies were assessed based on data from the 2002 China National Nutrition and Health Survey. The costs and cost-effectiveness of supplementation, food diversification and food fortification were estimated using the standard World Health Organization ingredients approach. Results indicated that 30% of children ( 60 years), …
Duration of hospitalization and appetite of HIV‐infected South African children
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected children generally show poor growth. Episodes of diarrhoea and pneumonia in HIV-infected children are thought to be more severe than in HIV-uninfected children. The objective of this study was to compare duration of hospitalization, appetite and nutritional status of HIV-infected children with that of uninfected children. A cross-sectional study was performed on children (2-24 months) admitted with diar…
Effect of an individually tailored one-year energy balance programme on body weight, body composition and lifestyle in recent retirees
Background The increased prevalence of overweight and obesity warrants preventive actions, particularly among people in transitional stages associated with lifestyle changes, such as occupational retirement. The purpose is to investigate the effect of a one year low-intensity computer-tailored energy balance programme among recent retirees on waist circumference, body weight and body composition, blood pressure, physical activity and dietary inta…
Parental child-feeding strategies in relation to Dutch children’s fruit and vegetable intake
Objective To identify parental child-feeding strategies that may increase children’s fruit or vegetable intake, since the relationship between these strategies and children’s intake has never been investigated for fruit and vegetables as two separate food groups. Design A survey study, where parents provided information about their practices in relation to feeding their children and about their own and their children’s fruit and vegetable intake.…
Improved appetite after multi-micronutrient supplementation for six months in HIV-infected South African children
Nationwide shifts in the double burden of overweight and underweight in Vietnamese adults in 2000 and 2005
The double nutrition burden was clearly present in Vietnam. The distribution of BMI across the population groups generally indicated a shift towards higher BMI levels in 2005 as compared to 2000. The prevalence of overweight was increased while the declined level of undernutrition was still high in 2005. The shifts of underweight to overweight were most obvious among population groups with higher food expenditure levels
Eating rate of commonly consumed foods promotes food and energy intake
Replacement of meat by meat substitutes. A survey on person- and product-related factors in consumer acceptance
Association of food-hygiene practices and diarrhea prevalence among Indonesian young children from low socioeconomic urban areas
Overall poor mother's food-hygiene practices did not contribute to the occurrence of diarrhea in Indonesian children. However, among children < 2 years from low socioeconomic urban areas they were associated with more diarrhea
Association of dietary pattern and body weight with blood pressure in Jiangsu Province, China
A traditional dietary pattern is associated with high blood pressure among the population of Jiangsu Province, which may be mainly due to high salt intake. Moreover, high BMI is an important determinant of high blood pressure. Both issues need to be addressed by lifestyle interventions
Association between body mass index and diabetes mellitus in tuberculosis patients in China
In PTB patients, BMI is significantly associated with IFG and DM. However, the predictive power of BMI was not sufficient, so it may only be a limited screening tool for DM and IFG among PTB patients in China
The potential contribution of yellow cassava to dietary nutrient adequacy of primary-school children in Eastern Kenya; the use of linear programming
Objective Introduction of biofortified cassava as school lunch can increase vitamin A intake, but may increase risk of other deficiencies due to poor nutrient profile of cassava. We assessed the potential effect of introducing a yellow cassava-based school lunch combined with additional food-based recommendations (FBR) on vitamin A and overall nutrient adequacy using Optifood (linear programming tool). Design Cross-sectional study to assess dieta…
Nurturing Children's Healthy Eating
The relationship between eating a healthy diet and positive health outcomes is well known; nurturing healthy eating among children therefore has the potential to improve public health. A healthy diet occurs when one's usual eating patterns include adequate nutrient intake and sufficient, but not excessive, energy intake to meet the energy needs of the individual. However, many parents struggle to establish healthy eating patterns in their childre…
Medicine (18 works) · Environmental health (13 works) · Internal Medicine (9 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (7 works) · Biology (6 works) · Nutritional Studies and Diet (6 works) · Population (6 works) · Public health (6 works) · Biostatistics (5 works) · Demography (5 works)