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Ingibjörg Gunnarsdóttir - Pro-Rector of Science

Ingibjörg Gunnarsdóttir

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Senior Management

Ingibjörg Gunnarsdóttir

Pro-Rector of Science

Location
Aðalbygging
Phone
8259374 8259374
Email
ingigun [at] hi.is

Unit
Office of the Rector

Published works

2023

Children’s and adolescents’ rising animal-source food intakes in 1990–2018 were impacted by age, region, parental education and urbanicityNature Food
Author Correction: Global dietary quality in 185 countries from 1990 to 2018 show wide differences by nation, age, education, and urbanicity (Nature Food, (2022), 3, 9, (694-702), 10.1038/s43016-022-00594-9)Nature Food
Iodine intake of two-year-olds and adults in Iceland and estimation of the effect of using iodized salt in breadsLaeknabladid
Incident type 2 diabetes attributable to suboptimal diet in 184 countriesNature Medicine
Sugar-sweetened beverage intakes among adults between 1990 and 2018 in 185 countriesNature Communications
Prevalence of modifiable risk factors in primary elective arthroplasty and their association with infectionsActa Orthopaedica
Food safety and food security during pregnancy,Matvæla- og fæðuöryggi á meðgönguLaeknabladid
Biomarkers of the L-Arginine/Dimethylarginine/Nitric Oxide Pathway in People with Chronic Airflow Obstruction and Obstructive Sleep ApnoeaJournal of Clinical Medicine
The combined effect of pre-pregnancy body mass index and gestational weight gain on the risk of pre-labour and intrapartum caesarean section—The ICE-MCH studyPLoS ONE

2022

Correlation between intake of fish or supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids and early pregnancy plasma concentrations,Neyslutíðni matvæla eða bætiefna og fylgni við styrk langra ómega-3 fitusýra í blóðvökva barnshafandi kvennaLaeknabladid
Register-based information on thyroid diseases in Europe: lessons and results from the EUthyroid collaborationEndocrine Connections
Analysis of the SYSDIET Healthy Nordic Diet randomized trial based on metabolic profiling reveal beneficial effects on glucose metabolism and blood lipidsClinical Nutrition
Growth Rate in Childhood and Adolescence and the Risk of Breast and Prostate Cancer: A Population-Based StudyAmerican journal of epidemiology
Global, regional, and national consumption of animal-source foods between 1990 and 2018: findings from the Global Dietary DatabaseThe Lancet Planetary Health
Lower Intake of Saturated Fatty Acids Is Associated with Improved Lipid Profile in a 6-Year-Old Nationally Representative PopulationNutrients

2021

Higher Alkylresorcinol Concentrations, a Consequence of Whole-Grain Intake, are Inversely Associated with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in IcelandThe Journal of nutrition
Vitamin D status before and after metabolic and bariatric surgery at Landspitali,D-VÍtamínbúskapur fyrir og eftir efnaskiptaagerir á LandspítalaLaeknabladid
Early pregnancy plasma fatty acid profiles of women later diagnosed with gestational diabetesBMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care
A poor appetite or ability to eat and its association with physical function amongst community-dwelling older adults: age, gene/environment susceptibility-Reykjavik studyEuropean Journal of Ageing
Vitamin D status and association with gestational diabetes mellitus in a pregnant cohort in IcelandFood and Nutrition Research

2020

Effect of two different nutritional supplements on postprandial glucose response and energy- and protein intake in hospitalised patients with COPD: A randomised cross-over studyClinical Nutrition
Childhood overweight and obesity and the risk of depression across the lifespanBMC Pediatrics
Iodine status of breastfed infants and their mothers' breast milk iodine concentrationMaternal and Child Nutrition
Insufficient iodine status in pregnant women as consequence of dietary changesFood and Nutrition Research

2019

Oral nutrition supplements and between-meal snacks for nutrition therapy in patients with COPD identified as at nutritional risk: A randomised feasibility trialBMJ Open Respiratory Research
Development of a dietary screening questionnaire to predict excessive weight gain in pregnancyMaternal and Child Nutrition
Can a simple dietary screening in early pregnancy identify dietary habits associated with gestational diabetes?Nutrients
Healthy Nordic Diet Modulates the Expression of Genes Related to Mitochondrial Function and Immune Response in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells from Subjects with Metabolic Syndrome–A SYSDIET Sub-StudyMolecular Nutrition and Food Research
Infant feeding, vitamin d and ige sensitization to food allergens at 6 years in a longitudinal icelandic cohortNutrients
An isocaloric nordic diet modulates rela and tnfrsf1a gene expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells in individuals with metabolic syndrome—a sysdiet sub-studyNutrients

2018

Composition of School Meals in Sweden, Finland, and Iceland: Official Guidelines and Comparison With Practice and AvailabilityJournal of School Health
Associations between Proportion of Plasma Phospholipid Fatty Acids, Depressive Symptoms and Major Depressive Disorder. Cross-Sectional Analyses from the AGES Reykjavik StudyJournal of Nutrition, Health and Aging
Two components of the new ESPEN diagnostic criteria for malnutrition are independent predictors of lung function in hospitalized patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)Clinical Nutrition
Association of energy and protein intakes with length of stay, readmission and mortality in hospitalised patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseBritish Journal of Nutrition

2017

Dietary supplement use in the older population of Iceland and association with mortalityBritish Journal of Nutrition
Maternal Macronutrient Intake and Offspring Blood Pressure 20 Years LaterJournal of the American Heart Association
Nordic children’s conceptualizations of healthy eating in relation to school lunchHealth Education
The effect of schooling on basic cognition in selected nordic countriesEurope's Journal of Psychology
Dietary intake of young Icelanders with psychotic disorders & weight development over an 8-12 months period,Faeduval ungra Íslendinga medgedrofssjúkdóma og róun líkamsyngdar peirra á 8 til 12 mánada tímabiliLaeknabladid
Dietary guidelines in type 2 diabetes: The Nordic diet or the ketogenic diet?Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity

2016

Diet and nutrient intake of pregnant women in the capital area in Iceland,Fæðuval og næring kvenna á meðgöngu með tilliti til líkamsþyngdarLaeknabladid
Development and validation of a photographic method to use for dietary assessment in school settingsPLoS ONE
Iodine status in the Nordic countries past and presentFood and Nutrition Research
Maternal diet, gestational weight gain, and inflammatory markers during pregnancyObesity
Physical activity of relatively high intensity in mid-pregnancy predicts lower glucose tolerance levelsActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
Dietary intake and cardiovascular risk factors in Icelanders following voluntarily a low carbohydrate dietPLoS ONE
Vitamin d intake and status in 6-year-old icelandic children followed up from infancyNutrients
Association between healthy maternal dietary pattern and risk for gestational diabetes mellitusEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutrition
A healthy Nordic diet alters the plasma lipidomic profile in adults with features of metabolic syndrome in a multicenter randomized dietary interventionJournal of Nutrition
Late-life brain volume: A life-course approach. The AGES-Reykjavik studyNeurobiology of Aging
School meal provision, health, and cognitive function in a Nordic setting - The ProMeal-study: Description of methodology and the Nordic contextFood and Nutrition Research
Ensuring effective prevention of iodine deficiency disordersThyroid

2015

Cod liver oil consumption at different periods of life and bone mineral density in old ageBritish Journal of Nutrition
Energy- and protein intake of surgical patients after the implementation of energy dense hospital menusClinical Nutrition ESPEN
Healthy Nordic diet downregulates the expression of genes involved in inflammation in subcutaneous adipose tissue in individuals with features of the metabolic syndromeAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Urban - rural differences in diet, BMI and education of men and women in Iceland,Áhrif búsetu og menntunar á matarædi og líkamspyngdarstudul kvenna og karlaLaeknabladid

2014

Associations between infant feeding practice prior to six months and body mass index at six years of ageNutrients
Plasma alkylresorcinols C17:0/C21:0 ratio, a biomarker of relative whole-grain rye intake, is associated to insulin sensitivity: A randomized studyEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Effects of a healthy Nordic diet on plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration in subjects with metabolic syndrome: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial (SYSDIET)European Journal of Nutrition
Vitamin D intake and status in 12-month-old infants at 63-66° NNutrients
National nutrition surveys and dietary changes in Iceland,Kannanir á mataræoi og næringargildi fæounnar á ÍslandiLaeknabladid
Birth size and brain function 75 years laterPediatrics
Animal protein intake at 12 months is associated with growth factors at the age of sixActa Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics
National nutrition surveys and dietary changes in Iceland. Economic differences in healthy eating,Kannanir á mataræði og næringargildi fæðunnar á ÍslandiLæknablađiđ
Whole grain rye intake, reflected by a biomarker, is associated with favorable blood lipid outcomes in subjects with the metabolic syndrome - A randomized studyPLoS ONE
Erratum to: Effects of a healthy Nordic diet on plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration in subjects with metabolic syndrome: A randomized, controlled trial (SYSDIET) (European Journal of Nutrition DOI: 10.1007/s00394-014-0674-3)European Journal of Nutrition
Milk consumption throughout life and bone mineral content and density in elderly men and womenOsteoporosis International
Faster increase in body mass index between ages 8 and 13 is associated with risk factors for cardiovascular morbidity and mortalityNutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases

2013

Revised infant dietary recommendations: The impact of maternal education and other parental factors on adherence rates in IcelandActa Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics
Plasma alkylresorcinols reflect important whole-grain components of a healthy nordic dietJournal of Nutrition
Iodine status of pregnant women in a population changing from high to lower fish and milk consumptionPublic Health Nutrition
Feeding infants right - Status and future directionsPublic Health Nutrition
Validation of a plate diagram sheet for estimation of energy and protein intake in hospitalized patientsClinical Nutrition
Energy and protein intake of patients at the Department of Cardiothoracic surgery, Landspítali - The national University Hospital of Iceland,Orku-og próteinneysla sjúklinga á hjarta-Og lungnaskuradeild LandspítalaLaeknabladid
Early peak height velocity and cardiovascular disease mortality among Icelandic womenAnnals of Medicine
Effects of an isocaloric healthy Nordic diet on insulin sensitivity, lipid profile and inflammation markers in metabolic syndrome - a randomized study (SYSDIET)Journal of Internal Medicine
Diet of six-year-old Icelandic children - National dietary survey 2011-2012,Landskönnun á mataræoi sex ára barna 2011-2012Laeknabladid
Iron status and developmental scores in 6-year-olds highlights ongoing need to tackle iron deficiency in infantsActa Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics
Persistence of the effect of birth size on dysglycaemia and type 2 diabetes in old age: AGES-Reykjavik StudyAge
Nutrient intake in infancy and body mass index at six years in two population-based cohorts recruited before and after revision of infant dietary recommendationsAnnals of Nutrition and Metabolism

2012

Assessing validity of a short food frequency questionnaire on present dietary intake of elderly IcelandersNutrition Journal
Effect of Birth Year on Birth Weight and Obesity in Adulthood: Comparison between Subjects Born Prior to and during the Great Depression in IcelandPLoS ONE
Association between 24-hour urine sodium and potassium excretion and diet quality in six-year-old children: A cross sectional studyNutrition Journal

2011

Validity of retrospective diet history: Assessing recall of midlife diet using food frequency questionnaire in later lifeJournal of Nutrition, Health and Aging
Childhood growth and adult hypertension in a population of high birth weightHypertension

2010

Predictors of dropping out in a weight loss intervention trialAnnals of Nutrition and Metabolism
Infant weight gain, duration of exclusive breast-feeding and childhood BMI - Two similar follow-up cohortsPublic Health Nutrition
Should we use popular brands to promote healthy eating among children?Public Health Nutrition
Iodine status of adolescent girls in a population changing from high to lower fish consumptionEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutrition

2009

Foods for increasing satietyAgro Food Industry Hi-Tech
Can health claims made on food be scientifically substantiated? Review on satiety and weight management,Geta heilsufullyrdingar á matvælaumbüdum byggt á vísindalega stadreyndum grunni? Yfirlit um seddu og Pyngdarstjó rnunLaeknabladid
Iodine intake and status in Iceland through a period of 60 yearsFood and Nutrition Research

2008

The relation of fatness to insulin is independent of fitness in 9- but not 15-yr-oldsMedicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Inclusion of fish or fish oil in weight-loss diets for young adults: Effects on blood lipidsInternational Journal of Obesity

2007

Randomized trial of weight-loss-diets for young adults varying in fish and fish oil contentInternational Journal of Obesity
Infant feeding patterns and midlife erythrocyte sedimentation rateActa Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics
Birth weight and systolic blood pressure in adolescence and adulthood: Meta-regression analysis of sex- and age-specific results from 20 nordic studiesAmerican Journal of Epidemiology

2006

Anthropometric predictors of serum fasting insulin in 9- and 15-year-old children and adolescentsNutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases
Fruit and vegetable intake: Vitamin C and β-carotene intake and serum concentrations in six-year-old children and their parentsScandinavian Journal of Food and Nutrition
The use weight loss menues for overweight Icelanders aged 20-40 years,Notkun naeringarútreiknadra matsedla til ad framkalla thyngdartap medal of thungra Islendinga á aldrinum 20-40 ára.Læknabladid
Comparison of women's diet assessed by FFQs and 24-hour recalls with and without underreporters: Associations with biomarkersAnnals of Nutrition and Metabolism

2005

Vitamin D in nutrition of young Icelandic children,D-vítamín í faedi ungra íslenskra barna.Læknabladid
Maternal body mass index, duration of exclusive breastfeeding and children's development status at the age of 6 yearsEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutrition

2004

Association between size at birth, truncal fat and obesity in adult life and its contribution to blood pressure and coronary heart disease; study in a high birth weight populationEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutrition

2003

Relationship between growth and feeding in infancy and body mass index at the age of 6 yearsInternational Journal of Obesity
Association of birth weight and breast-feeding with coronary heart disease risk factors at the age of 6 yearsNutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases
Birth weight, growth and feeding in infancy: Relation to serum lipid concentration in 12-month-old infantsEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutrition

2002

Energy intake must be increased among recently hospitalized patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to improve nutritional statusJournal of the American Dietetic Association
Size at birth and glucose intolerance in a relatively genetically homogeneous, high-birth weight populationAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Size at birth and coronary artery disease in a population with high birth weightAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Relationship between size at birth and hypertension in a genetically homogenous population of high birth weightJournal of Hypertension

2001

Screening method evaluated by nutritional status measurements can be used to detect malnourishment in chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseJournal of the American Dietetic Association

Keywords for Specialisation:

Nutrition in pregnancy

Infant and child nutrition

Nutritional status