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 Dr. Abeer Almudaihim

Assistant Professor
Dr. Abeer Almudaihim is an Assistant Professor at the Clinical Nutrition Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, KSAU-HS. With a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Nutrition from King Saud University and advanced degrees in Human Nutrition from McGill University and Nutritional Sciences from the University of Florida, Dr. Almudaihim possesses a strong academic foundation.

Her practical experience includes a clinical dietitian role at NGHA, where she honed her skills from 2007 to 2009. Currently serving as Chairperson of the Clinical Nutrition Department, Dr. Almudaihim is a dedicated leader in the field. Her research focuses on combating obesity through dietary and physical activity interventions, aiming to reduce disease risk. A recognized expert, she holds a Consultant Dietitian license from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).
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EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

​​​​​​​​​​​​DEGREES:

Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences  ,University of Florida, Gainesville,  2018

M.S.c in Human Nutrition (M.Sc.) , McGill University, Montreal, Canada 2013​

  • B.S.C in Clinical Nutrition  College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, 2007 ​


​​​​​​PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Assistant Professor, Clinical Nutrition Program, College of Applied Medical Sciences/ KSAU-hs,2018 - present

Part time Clinical Dietitian, National Guard of Health Affairs Hospital,  Riyadh, 2021 - present 

Clinical dietitian,National Guard of Health Affairs Hospital, Riyadh 2007 - 2009​


ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIGNMENTS:

Chairperson , Department Clinical Nutrition, KSAU-HS. 2022 - present

Research Coordinator, Clinical Nutrition Program, KSAU-HS, 2019 - 2022​

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Research Interests / Collaborations

​RESEARCH INTERESTS    

Obesity prevention and intervention, modifying disease risk through improvements' in nutrition and physical activity habits.    

 
RESEARCH ABSTRACTSAND PRESENTATIONS
 

​Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Relating to Protein Supplements Among University Students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia presented at the ASN July 2023 Conference Boston USA.

Long-term incompatibility of nutritional status and Early childhood caries-A call to revamp perinatal and early childhood dietary care and follow-up. AIMS Public Health. 2023​

Healthy life style for students workshop presented at the HPC 2023 Conference, Riyadh.     

Updates in sport nutrition speech, presented at the 4 th international conference of society for clinical nutrition October 2022  .  

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) Relating to Protein Supplements among UniversityStudents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. presented at the HPC 2022 Conference, Riyadh.   

Public Perception and Awareness Regarding Food Label  in Restaurant Menu, presented at the​ HPC 2022 Conference, Riyadh.    

​ Ketogenic diet and. Cardiovascular diseases speech presented at Online Diabetes & Obesity 
Jeddah December ,2020 .​ 

Measuring the quality of life among children with type 1 diabetes in NGHA, presented at the​ ESPEN 2020 Conference.

Keto diet and safety speech presented at the Online Diabetes & Obesity , conferenceSeptember 2020  .

Measuring the quality of life among children with type 1 diabetes in NGHA, presented at theHPC 2020 Conference, Riyadh.    

​Food and mood, Speech presented at the HPC 2020 Conference, Riyadh.  

The Impact of a Comprehensive Home Food Environment Intervention for College Freshmen Living in a Residence Hall. Presented at the SNEB​Conference 2019, Orlando, FL.   

Rate of Compliance among Patients with Type 2 diabetes in NGHA-Riyadh.  Presented at the HPC Conference 2019, Riyadh.   

Raising the efficiency of healthy intellectuals in healthy facilities, Speech  presented at the General Administration Of Nutrition, Ministry of  Health, Riyadh 2018    

Associations between Variables of the Home Food Environment and Fruit and  Vegetable Intake in College Students. Presented at the SNEB 50th Annual Conference 2018, Washington, D.C. and at the GSRD, UF, FL  .  

  

 


 

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Publications

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SCIENTIFIC MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES

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Committee/Board membership:

Member of the Saudi clinical nutrition licensing exam , SCFHS

Member of the Academic Counselling, COAMS/ KSAU-HS

Member of the Professional enhancement committee , COAMS/ KSAU- HS

Member of the research review committee , COAMS/ KSAU-HS

Member of the Disciplinary Committee, COAMS/ KSAU- HS

Member of Mentorship & Students Progress Committee , COAMS/ KSAU- HS​


COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS 

‘Your Health in Ramadan’ campaign, at the Secondary School 117 for Girls,2023

‘Women Health’ campaign, at the Iskan Alyarmoh PHCC, 2023

 Food and food label awareness (under the supervision of "Ministry of education),2023

 Abstract reviewing for Health Professions Conference, ​2023

 Obesity and Bariatric surgeries Health-promoting campaign (under the supervision of Enayah's 

 Charitable organization), 2022

 Speaker as part of tamakani. Webinar series , the women empowerment department,2022

 Speaker as part of SFDA Webinar series ,2022​

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CONTACT INFORMATION

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Contact information

Office location/number: College of Applied Medical Sciences-F

Phone: +966 11 4299999    Ext: 99646

Email: mudaiheema​​@ksau-hs.edu.sa ​​​​