About
Professional Summary
Professor Reema Tayyem obtained her BSc in biochemistry and MSc and PhD in Human Nutrition from University of Jordan. Professor Tayyem joined Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Department in 2001 at the Hashemite University and moved to Nutrition and Food Technology Dept. at the University of Jordan in 2016. Professor Tayyem served as Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Department chair and assistant dean at the Hashemite University for about 8 years. She got UNESCO-L Oreal Fellowship for Young Women in Life Sciences–2005. She performed her postdoc study at UCSD Cancer Center/University of California, San Diego/CA/USA. Professor Tayyem taught many courses in nutrition for undergraduate and graduate students. She got research funding from different agencies inside and outside Jordan. Her main research interest is nutrition and dietary patterns associated with chronic diseases including cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
Professor Tayyem attended many international, regional and national conferences and workshops. She serves or has served on the Editorial Boards of many Journals. She has published more than 100 papers in peer- reviewed journals. Professor Tayyem is now the Editor in Chief for Pakistan Journal of Nutrition and The President of Jordanian Dietetics Association. Also, she registered 2 patents in nutrition field.
Education
Academic Background-
Ph.D. The University of Jordan, Jordan Clinical Nutrition | Completed: 2001
Publications (99)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
Development and preliminary methodological evaluation of a micronutrient food exchange framework for Qatari composite dishes
2026
Dietary patterns, gut microbiota, and gastrointestinal disorders: mechanistic insights into irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease
2026
2026
Dietary polyphenols as anticancer agents: A review of recent advances and mechanisms
2026
Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Obesity and Adiposity Among Young Adults: A Narrative Review of Recent Evidence
2026
Type of delivery lacks the association with dietary patterns followed by pregnant women in their third trimester
2025
From prevention to management: Exploring the impact of diet on multiple sclerosis
2025
2025
Plant-derived gum as a gelatin alternative in the formulation of probiotic-enriched toffee candy
2025
Development of a Meal-Planning Exchange List for Traditional Sweets and Appetizers in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Insights from Qatar
2025
Digital health determinants & divide in the Arab world: A cross-sectional study
2025
Exploring the association between the consumption of beverages, fast foods, sweets, fats, and oils and the risk of gastric and pancreatic cancers: Findings from case–control study
2024
Assessment of Nutrients Intake in Pediatrics with Type 1 Diabetes and Dyslipidemia in Jordan
2024
2024
Health and Well-Being in the Context of Health-Promoting University Initiatives: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Needs Assessment Study at Qatar University
2024
Effects of different diets on glycemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes: A literature review
2023
Investigating the association between dietary patterns and glycemic control among children and adolescents with T1DM
2023
What Dietary Patterns and Nutrients are Associated with Pancreatic Cancer? Literature Review
2023
Dietary patterns associated with the risk of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
2023
Meat and dairy products intake is associated with gastric cancer: Case–control study findings
2023
The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Food and Nutrition Security and Dietary Habits Among Syrian Refugees in Camps: A General Review
2023
Associations of the MIND Diet with Cardiometabolic Diseases and Their Risk Factors: A Systematic Review
2023
Prevalence, knowledge, awareness, and attitudes towards dietary supplements among Bahraini adults: a cross-sectional study
2023
Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables and Gastric Cancer Risk: Answers From Case-Control Study
2023
Reported Adverse Effects and Attitudes among Arab Populations Following COVID-19 Vaccination: A Large-Scale Multinational Study Implementing Machine Learning Tools in Predicting Post-Vaccination Adverse Effects Based on Predisposing Factors
2022
Protein Intake Among Patients with Insulin-Treated Diabetes is Linked to Poor Glycemic Control: Findings of NHANES Data
2022
Assessment of Nutrients Associated With the Risk of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: A Case-Control Study
2022
Machine learning techniques for predicting depression and anxiety in pregnant and postpartum women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional regional study
2022
The impact of health status, diet and lifestyle on non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease: Narrative review
2022
Mediterranean Dietary Pattern is Associated with Lower Odds of Gastric Cancer: A Case–Control Study
2022
Does a Gluten-Free Diet Affect BMI and Glycosylated Hemoglobin in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes and Asymptomatic Celiac Disease? A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review
2022
The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical (In)Activity Behavior in 10 Arab Countries
2022
Macronutrients Not Micronutrients Are Associated With the Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
2022
Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on smoking (waterpipe and cigarette) and participants' BMI across various sociodemographic groups in Arab countries in the Mediterranean Region
2022
Dietary patterns associated with the risk of pancreatic cancer: Case-control study findings
2022
Dietary and Lifestyle Factors Associated with Gastric and Pancreatic Cancers: A Case-Control Study
2021
Exploring of Dietary Patterns, and Possible Association with Educational Level, among Jordanian Pregnant Women
2021
Dietary Patterns and the Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Findings from a Case-Control Study
2021
Validity and Reproducibility of a Food Frequency Questionnaire to Assess Macro and Micro-Nutrient Intake among a Convenience Cohort of Healthy Adult Qataris
2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in a Representative Education Sector Population in Qatar
2021
2021
Association between Grain and Legume Consumption and the Risk of Coronary Artery Obstruction among Jordanians Based on Angiography Results
2021
The Intake of Some Nutrients is Associated with the Risk of Breast Cancer: Results from Jordanian Case-Control Study
2020
Vegetarian diet: Health implications and nutrients' adequacy.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2020
Dietary factors and their association with childhood obesity in the Middle East: A systematic review
2019
The association of hepatic fat percentage with selected anthropometric and biochemical parameters at 3-Tesla magnetic resonance imaging
2019
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Contribute Significantly to College Students’ Daily Caloric Intake in Jordan: Soft Drinks Are Not the Major Contributor
2019
2019
Association of Breastfeeding Duration with Susceptibility to Allergy, Influenza, and Methylation Status of TLR1 Gene
2019
Adequacy of Nutrients Intake among Jordanian Pregnant Women in Comparison to Dietary Reference Intakes
2019
Abdominal Fat Is Directly Associated With Inflammation In Persons With Type-2 Diabetes Regardless Of Glycemic
Control – A Jordanian Study
2019
Dietary practices and nutrient intake among adolescents: A general review
2019
2018
Food groups and the risk of colorectal cancer: Results from a Jordanian case-control study.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2015
Socio-demographic and dietary factors associated with obesity among female university students in Jordan.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2015
Macro-and micronutrients consumption and the risk for colorectal cancer among Jordanians.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2015
Food insecurity among children in Northern Jordan: Prevalence, socio-economic determinants and impact on school performance.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2015
Caffeine content in beverages commonly consumed in Jordan.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2015
Glutathione, vitamin D and antioxidant status in the blood of patients with colorectal cancer: A pilot study.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2015
Vitamin D deficiency among Jordanian university students and employees.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2015
Association of lifestyle factors with obesity indices among adolescents in Amman, Jordan.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2014
Dietary and lifestyle factors among Jordanian adolescents attending private versus public schools.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2014
Validation of a food frequency questionnaire to assess macronutrient and micronutrient intake among Jordanians.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2014
Nutrients intakes among normal and type 2 diabetic individuals from genetically isolated populations in Jordan.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2014
Evaluation of the dietary pattern of patients with type 2 diabetes in Northern Jordan: An inconvenient truth!
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2014
Fruit and vegetable intake among Jordanians: results from a case-control study of colorectal cancer.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2014
Eating habits, physical activity and sedentary behaviors of Jordanian adolescents' residents of Amman.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2014
Food safety knowledge and practices among food workers in fast food restaurants in Jordan.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2013
Risk of disordered eating attitudes among adolescents in seven Arab countries by gender and obesity: A cross-cultural study.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2013
Prevalence of overweight and obesity among female adolescents in Jordan: A comparison between two international reference standards.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2013
Association of college entrance exam with changes in some lifestyle factors among adolescents.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2013
Low self-efficacy lead to failure in adopting CHO-counting approach to control diabetes: Pilot study.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2013
Physical inactivity, water intake and constipation as risk factors for colorectal cancer among adults in Jordan.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2013
Food insecurity is related to glycemic control deterioration in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2012
Prevalence of food insecurity among women in Northern Jordan.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2012
Stage of change of 6 health-related behaviors among patients with type 2 diabetes.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2012
The association between periodontal disease, physical activity and healthy diet among adults in Jordan.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2011
Increased oxidative stress and iron overload in Jordanian β-thalassemic children.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2011
Arab Teens Lifestyle Study (ATLS): Objectives, design, methodology and implications.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2011
Gestational nutrition improves outcomes of vaginal deliveries in Jordan: An epidemiologic screening.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2010
Changes in food supply pattern in Jordan from 1961 to 2005.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2010
Physical activity patterns and eating habits of adolescents living in major Arab cities: The Arab Teens Lifestyle Study (ATLS).
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2010
Skin-lightening practice among women living in Jordan: Prevalence, determinants and user's awareness.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2010
The association between periodontal disease and obesity among adults in Jordan.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2009
Developing a food exchange list for Middle Eastern appetisers and desserts commonly consumed in Jordan.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2009
The postprandial hypoglycemic activity of fenugreek seed and seeds' extract in type 2 diabetics: A pilot study.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2009
Food insecurity among Jordanian type 2 diabetics: Impact on glycemic control and healthy eating.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2009
Assessing the prevalence of malnutrition in chronic kidney disease patients in Jordan.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2008
Dietary and physical activity profiles of a sample of college students in Jordan.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2008
Built-in quality systems in regulated Contract Research Organizations (CRO) conducting bioequivalence studies: A regulatory science perspective.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2008
Assessment of nutritional status among ESRD patients in Jordanian hospitals.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2008
Malnutrition and anthropometric and biochemical abnormalities in end-stage renal disease patients.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2007
2006
Prevalence of malnutrition among end-stage renal disease patients in Jordanian hospitals.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2006
Effect of nutrition counseling on potassium, phoshophrus, hemoglobin and total protein blood levels in ESRD patients who are treated with hemodialysis in Jordan.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2004
Oral supplementation of L-arginine in patients with severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Reema Fayez Tayyem
2003
2001
Effect of addition of sodium bicarbonate on the Content of some B-vitamins in Mashrouh bread.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
1998
Effect of inclusion of sodium bicarbonate in mashrouh bread on protein quality.
Reema Fayez Tayyem
1997