Matilda

 

 

Dr. Matilda Asante is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Dietetics. She is a registered dietician and a nutritionist. Her area of expertise is in medical nutrition therapy for cardiovascular diseases. 

Research work focuses on diet and chronic disease risk, food consumption patterns, functional foods, dietetics professional practice and culinary nutrition.

Publications 

1. Asante, M., Asante P., Nkumsah-Riverson, P., Amoako-Mensah, A., Dogbe, Y. (2022). Ethnic spice use and perceived health benefits among women in a suburb of the Greater Accra region of Ghana. African Health Sciences, 22(4), pp. 229–24

2. Intiful, F.D., Abdulai, H., Nyarko, R., Tette, E., Asante, M. (2021). Malnutrition in HIV infected children on antiretroviral drugs in a cohort of Ghanaian children Heliyon, , 7(12), e08636

3.  Asante M., Frimpong B, Intiful F, Nkumsah-Riverson P, Agyeman Nkansah S, Ofori-Amanfo B, Dogbe YY., & Asare G. (2021). Food consumption pattern and dietary diversity of a vegetarian population in Ghana. Ghana Medical Journal:55 (1)26-33 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gmj.v55il.5

4. Boateng, L., Quarpong, W., Ohemeng, A., Asante, M., & Steiner‐Asiedu, M. (2019). Effect of complementary foods fortified with Moringa oleifera leaf powder on haemoglobin concentration and growth of infants in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Food Science & Nutrition, 7(1), 302-311.

5. Colecraft E, Asante M, Christian A and Adu-Afarwuah S. (2018). Socio-demographic Characteristics, Dietary Practices, and Nutritional Status of Adults with Hypertension in a Semi-Rural Community in the Eastern Region of Ghana,” International Journal of Hypertension, vol. 201 https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/2815193.

6. Frimpong P.I., Asante M, Maduforo A.N. (2018). Dietary intake as a cardiovascular risk factor: a cross-sectional study of bank employees in Accra. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2018.1515394

7. Hayford, F. E. A., Appiah, C. A., Al Hassan, T., Asamoah-Boakye, O., & Asante, M. (2018). A pilot study comparing bioelectrical impedance analysis and body mass index in determining obesity among staff of a Ghanaian University. Nutrition & Food Science. Vol. 49,240-248, doi.org/10.1108/NFS-02-2018-0061

8. Boateng, L., Ashley, I., Ohemeng, A., Asante, M., & Steiner-Asiedu, M. (2018). Improving Blood Retinol Concentrations with Complementary Foods Fortified with Moringa oleifera Leaf Powder–A Pilot Study. Yale journal of biology and medicine, 91(2), 83-94.

9. Ofori, EK. Intiful, FD., Asante, M. Asare, GA, Adjei, PK, Steele-Dadzie, RK. Amoako-Mensah, A., Mensah, D, and Angmorterh, S.K (2018). Prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors among students of a tertiary institution in Ghana. Food Science and Nutrition, Doi: 10.1002/fsn3.565;2018; 1-7.

10. Boateng L. Ohemeng, A., Asante, M., & Steiner-Asiedu, M. (2018). Sensory attributes and acceptability of complementary foods fortified with Moringa Oleifera leaf powder. Nutrition and Food Science Journal. 49 (3), 393-406

11. Boateng L., Nyarko R., M., Asante, M., Steiner-Asiedu, M. (2017). Acceptability of complementary food flours that incorporate Moringa Oleifera Leaf Powder among infants and their caregivers. Food and Nutrition Bulletin, 39 (1), 137 - 148.

12. Yakubu T., Maduforo A.N., Asante M. and Amoako – Mensah A. (2017). Comparative study of proximate, minerals and fatty acid (as oleic) content of cooked and uncooked cow tripe consumed in Ghana. Journal of Dietitians Association of Nigeria, vol. 8, 112 – 120.

13. Steele-Dadzie, RK. Larvie DY, Amoako-Mensah, A., Asante M. and Intiful FD (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.

14. Asare J, Asante M and Amoah AGB (2017). Obesity and its Correlates among Junior High School Children in the Accra Metropolis, Journal of Nutrition and Health Sciences 4 (2) ISSN: 2393-9060

15. Tuah Bernadine, Asante Matilda, Asare George, Doku Derek (2017). In vitro Antioxidant Activity in Seven Selected Local Ghanaian Spices and an Artificial Spice, Shrimp Cube. World Journal of Nutrition and Health 5(2), 46-52. DOI: 10.12691/jnh-5-2-4.

16. 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, 2017, 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/489402.

 17. Freda Dzifa Intiful, Edwin Kwame Wiredu, George Awuku Asare, Matilda Asante, David Nana Adjei (2016). Anaemia in pregnant adolescent girls with malaria and practicing pica. Pan African Medical Journal, 24:96 doi:10.11604/pamj.2016.24.96.9282

 18. Gibson Rachael, Asante Matilda (2015) Comparing dietary macronutrient composition and food sources between native and diasporic Ghanaian adults, Food & Nutrition Research, 59, ` doi: 10.3402/fnr. v59.277.

 19. Intiful, F. D., Ankomah, A. B., Asante, M., Amoako-Mensah, A., Steele-Dadzie, R., Boateng, L., ... & Dzivenu, P. (2015). Quality of Life of Overweight and Obese Patients. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 7(1), 1-7.

 20. Steele-Dadzie, R., K., Dzivenu, P., Asante, M., Hayford, F., Intiful, F. D., Amoako-Mensah, A., & Boateng, L. (2015) An assessment of food labels of some selected pre-packaged food products on the Ghanaian market. International Journal of Current Research, 7(8): 19030-19034

 21. Intiful F.D., Arthur E., Asante M., Amoako-Mensah A., Steele-Dadzie K. R., Boateng L (2013). The Effect of Breakfast Consumption on BMI and Caloric intake of Office Workers. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences. 34, (1).

 22. Intiful F.D., Ogyiri L., Asante M., Amoako-Mensah A., Steele-Dadzie K. R., Boateng L (2013). Nutritional Status of Boarding and Non-Boarding Children in Selected Schools in Accra. Journal of Biology Agriculture and Healthcare, 3 (7). 

 23. Asante M, Pufulete M, Thomas J, Wiredu E.K., Intiful F (2015). Food Consumption Pattern of Ghanaians Living in Accra and London. International Journal of Current Research. Vol. 7, Issue, 05, pp.16216-16223

 24. Asare, G.A., Genevieve O. Okyere, Asante M, Brown C.A., Santa S., Asiedu B. (2013). Mutagenicity of Edible Palm Oil on the Ghanaian Market before and after Repeated Heating. Journal of Food Science, doi:10111/750-3841.12300 

 25. Ofori E, Asante M, Antwi W.K, Coleman J, Brakohiapa E.K., Dzefi-Tettey, K, Hewlett K. V., Addo P.  (2012). Relationship between Obesity and Leiomyomas among Ghanaian Women. Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences. Volume 4

 26. Owusu M, Pufulete M, Thomas J.  Wiredu E.K., (2010). Folate status of Ghanaian populations in London and Accra. British Journal of Nutrition, (3): 437 -44.

27. Domfeh E., Asante M, Koryo-Dabrah A. The Ghanaian Woman’s Guide to Healthy Eating During Pregnancy. Ghana: University of Ghana Press: 2020, ISBN:978-1655724381

28. Intiful F, Steele-Dadzie R, Amos P, Pobee R, Ainuson-Quampah J, Ammah C, Antwi, T., Wilson KN., and Asante M. (2021). The Impact of Interpersonal Relationships on Dietary Habits [Online First], Intech Open, DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.95482. Available from:https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/the-impact-of-interpersonal-relationships-on-dietary-habits

29. Amos P., Intiful F., Antwi T., Asante M. (2015). The Impact of Physical Activity and Psychological Factors on Eating Habits. Nova Publishers, New York, pp. 59 -70

30. Asante M, Intiful F, Steele-Dadzie R, Kuevi A, L Boateng, Okyere G. A history of the practice of dietetics in Ghana: role of the School of Allied Health Sciences.IN: Contributions of Allied Health Sciences to Healthcare Delivery in Ghana; University of Ghana Readers Series, Chapter 3. July 2014; ISBN: 978-9988-2-0150-0.

31. Asante M, Boateng L, Tetteh C. Highlights of research in clinical dietetics at the school of allied health sciences: The impact on health. IN: Contributions of Allied Health Sciences to Healthcare Delivery in Ghana; University of Ghana Readers Series, Chapter 13. July 2014; ISBN: 978-9988-2-0150-0