IRB Faculty
The Medical &
Scientific Research Directorate
Dr. Freda D. Intiful
BSc, Mphil, RD, PhD.
Senior Lecturer, Department of Dietetics, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences,
fdintiful@ug.edu.gh | +233 243439389 |
Education
- BSc Nutrition and Food Science, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana (2002)
- Mphil Nutrition, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana (2006)
- PhD, Dietetics, University of Ghana, Korle-bu, Accra, Ghana (2018)
Board Certifications
- Certified, Allied Health Professions Council
Research Interest
My research interests focus on therapeutic nutrition in maternal and child populations, dietary habits of adolescent populations and micronutrient deficiencies.
Current projects
1. Vitamin D deficiency among the vulnerable population (children and pregnant women).
2. The food environment and dietary habits of vulnerable populations.
Selected Publications
1. Nsiah-Asamoah, C., Pereko, K. K. A., & Intiful, F. D. (2019). Nutritional counselling interactions between health workers and caregivers of children under two years: observations at selected child welfare clinics in Ghana. BMC Health Services Research, 19(1), 817. doi:10.1186/s12913-019-4692-y
2. Intiful, F.D., Oddam G. E., Kretchy, I., & Quampah, J. (2019). Exploring the relationship between the big five personality characteristics and dietary habits among students in a Ghanaian University. BMC Psychology.7(10). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-019-0286-z
3. Ofori EK, Intiful FD, Asante M Asare,G., Adjei, Patrick K., Steele-Dadzie, R. K., Amoako- Mensah, A., …….(2018). Prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors among students of a tertiary institution in Ghana. Food Science and Nutrition .6(2), 381-387. http://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.565
4. Intiful, F., Osei,C., Steele-Dadzie, R., Nyarko, R., & Asante, M. (2017).Views of First-Time Expectant Mothers on Breastfeeding: A Study in Three Health Facilities in Accra, Ghana. Advances in Public Health, Article ID 4894026, 6 pages. http://doi.org/10.1155/2017/4894026
5. Steele-Dadzie, R.K., Larvie, D. Y., Amoako-Mensah, A., Asante, M., & Intiful, F.D.(2017). Comparison of lunch consumed by corporate workers and artisans in a metropolitan area in Accra, Ghana. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences. 38(1), 50-60
6. Intiful, F.D., Wiredu, E.K., Asare, G.A., Asante, M and Adjei, D.N. Anaemia in pregnant adolescent girls with malaria and practicing pica. Pan African Medical Journal. (2016) 24(1):92-96
7. Steele-Dadzie, R., K.,, Dzivenu, P., Asante, M., Hayford, F., Intiful, F., D., Amoako-Mensah, A., & Boateng, L. An assessment of food labels of some selected pre-packaged food products on the Ghanaian market. International Journal of Current Research, (2015)7(8): 19030-19034
8. Asante, M., Pufulete, M., Thomas, J., Wiredu, E., & Intiful, F.D. Food consumption pattern of Ghanaians living in Accra and London. International Journal of Current Research, (2015)7(5):16216-16223
9. Intiful, F. D., Ankomah, A. B., Asante, M., Amoako-Mensah, A. Steele-Dadzie R. K., Boateng, L., Hayford, F., Dzivenu, P. Quality of life of overweight and obese patients. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, (2015)7(1):1-7
10. Intiful, F. D., & Lartey, A. (2014). Breakfast habits among school children in selected communities in the eastern region of Ghana. Ghana Medical Journal, (2014) 48(2):71-77.
11. Intiful, F. D., Ogyiri, L., Asante, M., Mensah, A., Steele-Dadzie, R., & Boateng, L. (2013). Nutritional status of boarding and non-boarding children in selected schools in the Accra metropolis. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, (2013) 3(7): 156-162.
12. Intiful, F. D., Arthur, E., Asante, M., Amoako-Mensah, A., Steele-Dadzie, K. R., & Boateng, L. The Effect of breakfast consumption on BMI and Caloric intake of office workers. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences, (2013) 34(1):30-35
13. Amos, P. M., Intiful, F. D., & Boateng, L. Factors that were found to influence Ghanaian Adolescents’ eating habits. SAGE Open, (2012) 2(4): 1-6
14. Intiful, F. D., & Hogrey, P. M. Eating habits as a predictor of learning. International Journal of Educational Leadership (IJEL). (2010) 2(2): 12-19
15. Amos, P. M., Intiful, F. D., Antwi, T., & Asante, M. The impacts of physical activity and psychological factors on eating habits. . In F. Entrena-Duran (Ed.), Food production and Eating habits from around the world: A multidisciplinary Approach, New York: Nova Publications Inc. (2015): 57-59.
2. Intiful, F.D., Oddam G. E., Kretchy, I., & Quampah, J. (2019). Exploring the relationship between the big five personality characteristics and dietary habits among students in a Ghanaian University. BMC Psychology.7(10). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-019-0286-z
3. Ofori EK, Intiful FD, Asante M Asare,G., Adjei, Patrick K., Steele-Dadzie, R. K., Amoako- Mensah, A., …….(2018). Prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors among students of a tertiary institution in Ghana. Food Science and Nutrition .6(2), 381-387. http://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.565
4. Intiful, F., Osei,C., Steele-Dadzie, R., Nyarko, R., & Asante, M. (2017).Views of First-Time Expectant Mothers on Breastfeeding: A Study in Three Health Facilities in Accra, Ghana. Advances in Public Health, Article ID 4894026, 6 pages. http://doi.org/10.1155/2017/4894026
5. Steele-Dadzie, R.K., Larvie, D. Y., Amoako-Mensah, A., Asante, M., & Intiful, F.D.(2017). Comparison of lunch consumed by corporate workers and artisans in a metropolitan area in Accra, Ghana. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences. 38(1), 50-60
6. Intiful, F.D., Wiredu, E.K., Asare, G.A., Asante, M and Adjei, D.N. Anaemia in pregnant adolescent girls with malaria and practicing pica. Pan African Medical Journal. (2016) 24(1):92-96
7. Steele-Dadzie, R., K.,, Dzivenu, P., Asante, M., Hayford, F., Intiful, F., D., Amoako-Mensah, A., & Boateng, L. An assessment of food labels of some selected pre-packaged food products on the Ghanaian market. International Journal of Current Research, (2015)7(8): 19030-19034
8. Asante, M., Pufulete, M., Thomas, J., Wiredu, E., & Intiful, F.D. Food consumption pattern of Ghanaians living in Accra and London. International Journal of Current Research, (2015)7(5):16216-16223
9. Intiful, F. D., Ankomah, A. B., Asante, M., Amoako-Mensah, A. Steele-Dadzie R. K., Boateng, L., Hayford, F., Dzivenu, P. Quality of life of overweight and obese patients. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, (2015)7(1):1-7
10. Intiful, F. D., & Lartey, A. (2014). Breakfast habits among school children in selected communities in the eastern region of Ghana. Ghana Medical Journal, (2014) 48(2):71-77.
11. Intiful, F. D., Ogyiri, L., Asante, M., Mensah, A., Steele-Dadzie, R., & Boateng, L. (2013). Nutritional status of boarding and non-boarding children in selected schools in the Accra metropolis. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, (2013) 3(7): 156-162.
12. Intiful, F. D., Arthur, E., Asante, M., Amoako-Mensah, A., Steele-Dadzie, K. R., & Boateng, L. The Effect of breakfast consumption on BMI and Caloric intake of office workers. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences, (2013) 34(1):30-35
13. Amos, P. M., Intiful, F. D., & Boateng, L. Factors that were found to influence Ghanaian Adolescents’ eating habits. SAGE Open, (2012) 2(4): 1-6
14. Intiful, F. D., & Hogrey, P. M. Eating habits as a predictor of learning. International Journal of Educational Leadership (IJEL). (2010) 2(2): 12-19
15. Amos, P. M., Intiful, F. D., Antwi, T., & Asante, M. The impacts of physical activity and psychological factors on eating habits. . In F. Entrena-Duran (Ed.), Food production and Eating habits from around the world: A multidisciplinary Approach, New York: Nova Publications Inc. (2015): 57-59.