Dr. Laurene

Dr. Laurene Boateng

Senior Lecturer

About

Laurene Boateng (PhD, PgDipEd, RD) is a registered dietitian and a senior lecturer in the Department of Dietetics, University of Ghana. She serves as the clinical placement coordinator for the Department and also teaches courses in Medical Nutrition Therapy at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Research Areas

Her research interests include clinical nutrition and dietetics practice, education and leadership.

Publications

  1. Cummings, J., Bergquist, E., Boateng, L., Phoxay, C., & Stadler, D. (2021) Innovative Partnerships: Education That Bridges Cultures to Develop Globally Fluent Dietitians and Nutritionists. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 36(1), 67-80.
  2. Antwi, J., Ohemeng, A., Boateng, L., Quaidoo, E., & Bannerman, B. (2020). Primary school-based nutrition education intervention on nutrition knowledge, attitude, and practices among school-age children in Ghana. Global Health Promotion, 27(4), 114–122. https://doi.org/10.1177/1757975920945241
  3. Wright, L., Marrero, A., Thompson, L., Zeola, S., Boateng, L., Epps, J., & Lewis, S. (2020). Culturally Adapted, Hands-on Malnutrition Workshop for Dietitians in Ghana Increases Self-efficacy, Knowledge, and Skills. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 35(2), 116-120.
  4. Wright, L., Konlan, M. B., Boateng, L., & Epps, J. B. (2019). Nutrition risk and validation of an HIV disease-specific nutrition screening tool in Ghana. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2019.1638609.
  5. Boateng, L., Quarpong, W., Ohemeng, A., Asante, M., & Steiner‐Asiedu, M. (2019). Effect of complementary foods fortified with Moringa oleifera leaf powder on hemoglobin concentration and growth of infants in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Food Science & Nutrition, 7(1), 302-311.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. Boateng L, Ansong, R., Owusu, W., & Steiner-Asiedu, M. (2016). Coconut oil and palm oil’s role in nutrition, health and national development: A review. Ghana Medical Journal, 50(3), 189-196.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. Aryeetey, R.N.O., Boateng, L. and Sackey, D. (2014). State of dietetics practice in Ghana. Ghana medical journal, 48(4), 219-224.
  13. 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).
  14. 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).
  15. Amos, P. M., Intiful, F. D., & Boateng, L. (2012). Factors that were found to influence Ghanaian adolescents’ eating habits. Sage Open, 2(4), 2158244012468140.

Book Chapter Publications

  1. M. Asante, F. Intiful, R. Steele Dadzie, A. Kuevi, L. Boateng, G. Okyere. 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.
  2. M. Asante, L. Boateng, C. Tetteh. 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