Curriculum Vitae

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Curriculum Vitae
ABDULRAHMAN OBAID MUSAIGER, B.Sc., MPHSc., Dr PHSc.
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ADDRESS Nutrition and Health Studies Unit Arab Center for Nutrition
Deanship of Scientific research
Manama- Bahrain
University of Bahrain P.O.Box 26923
P.O. Box 32038 Tel: +973-17343460
Manama Kingdom of Bahrain Fax: +97317346339
Tel: +973-17438481
www.acnut.com
E-mail: Amusaiger@gmail.com
PERMANENT ADDRESS P.O. Box 132, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
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PERSONAL DATA :
Citizenship: Bahraini
Marital Status: Married with four children
Language: Arabic (mother language) and English
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EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION
1972 - B.Sc. in Food Science-College of Agriculture, University of Baghdad, Iraq,
1977 - Master in Public Health Science majoring Nutrition - High Institute of Public
Health, University of Alexandria, Egypt. Thesis on “Study of Food Habits in
Bahrain”.
1980 - Doctorate in Public Health Science majoring Nutrition - High Institute of
Public Health, University of Alexandria, Egypt. Thesis on “The Role of Advertising
in Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Bahraini Women”.
1981 - Diploma in Food Hygiene - The Royal Institute of Public Health and Hygiene,
London, England.
1991 - Accredited Nutritionist, Nutrition Society/Institute of Biology, U.K.
1993 - Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), the Certification Board for Nutrition
Specialist, New York, USA.

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ADVANCED TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Post-Doctoral Training in Community Nutrition, Food Analysis, Food Hygiene and
Experimental Nutrition at the Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Bangkok,
Thailand (Jan. -Dec. 1982), United Nations University Fellowship, Certificate in
Advance Nutrition/United Nations University.
Certificate in Principles and Methodology of Research, Workshop Conducted by the
Harvard Medical School (USA) in Bahrain, April 13 - 16, 1985.
Certificate in Medical Writing and Editing, Workshop Conducted by the British
Medical Journal, Bahrain, March 30 - 31, 1986.
Research Fellow at the Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA, Feb. - July 1987.
Research on Growth Patterns of School Children in Bahrain.
Certificate in Epidemiology, John Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA, 1987. Courses
on: Use of Microcomputers in Epidemiology, Methods of Health Risk Assessment and
Epidemiologic Methods for Evaluating Health Services.
Certificate in Public Heatlh Epidemiology, University of Michegan, School of Public
Health, Ann Bor, USA, 2000. Courses on: Basic Computer Application, Social
Epidemiology, Sampling Techniques in Epidemiology and Risk Assessment in
Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology.
EMPLOYMENT
January 2011 (to date)
July 2003 - Dec 2010
September 1997 – June 2003.
Professor of Nutrition, and Head of Nutrition and Health
Studies Unit, Deanship of Scientific Research University of
Bahrain.
Assistance Secretary General - Scientific Studies, and
Director, Nutritional Studies Bahrain Center for Studies and
Research. Professor of Nutrition (2007-)
Head of Research/Director of Environmental and Biological
Programme, Bahrain Center for Studies & Research,
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Duties:
Carrying out research and studies on environment, food,
nutrition and health. Conducting training courses, workshop
and symposium on environment, nutrition and health issues.

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May 1999 - 2010
Duties:
Professor of Nutrition and Public Health, College of
Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University,
Bahrain (Part-time, 6 hours/week).
Supervised research projects of the students. Organizing
nutrition workshop for medical students. Participation in
developing the Master Programme in Community Health.
Carrying out research projects.
March 1995 to August 1997. Associate Professor of Food and Nutrition, Dept. of Food
Sciences and Nutrition, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, UAE
University, United Arab Emirates, UAE.
Aug. 1993 - Feb. 1995.
Duties :
Assistant Professor of Food and Nutrition, Dept. of Food
Sciences and Nutrition, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, United
Arab Emirates University, UAE.
Taught Human Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Traditional
Foods and Dishes in the Gulf, Food Poisoning, Meal Planning
and Management, Nutrition for Athletes, and Nutrition
Education to undergraduate students. Supervising research
projects of the students, and carrying out research in food and
nutrition. Participate in developing the Food and Nutrition
Curricula in the Department.
1981 - 1992 Head of Nutrition Unit, Directorate of Public Health, Ministry
of Health, Bahrain.
Duties:
Formulate food and nutrition programmes, identification of
main food and nutritional problems in Bahrain, evaluation of
nutrition activities and programmes, conduct training courses for
health and community workers, formulate food and nutrition
regulations, and supervise nutritional activities in the Ministry of
Health.
1988 – 1993. Assistant Professor of Nutrition, College of Medicine and
Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain (part-time,
5 hours/week).
Duties:
Supervised research projects of the students on community
health and nutrition. Lectured for premedical students in food
and nutritional problems in the Gulf. Participated in developing
the Master Programme in Nutritional Sciences.

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1983 - 1992 Visiting Lecturer, College of Health Sciences, Ministry of
Health, Bahrain.
Duties:
Lectured for B.Sc. Community Nurse Students. Lectures
include nutrition for pregnant and lactating mothers,
breastfeeding and infant feeding practices, nutritive value of
local foods and dishes, and nutritional problems in Bahrain.
Taught the course of Food Hygiene for the students of public health
inspection (College of Health Sciences). Course includes food
poisoning, food adulteration, food preservation and hygiene, and
sanitation in food establishments. (Feb.-May 1985).
Taught Mass Media Course for the Health Education Diploma,
College of Health Sciences, Bahrain. Course includes
advantages and disadvantages of mass media and evaluation of
the impact of mass media on health habits (Oct. - Jan. 1992).
1988 - 1989 Lecturer in Food and Nutrition, Bahrain Hotel and Catering
School, Bahrain (part-time), Oct. 1988 - May 1989.
Duties:
Taught nutrition for catering students and involved in preparing
nutrition curriculum. Course includes management of nutritional
problems in Bahrain, nutritive value of foodstuffs, effect of
cooking on nutritive value, and basic nutrition.
1974 - 1975 Food Technologist in Directorate of Agriculture, Ministry of
Commerce and Agriculture, Bahrain. (August 1974 - August
1975).
Duties:
Involved in agricultural research and agriculture census.
1973 - 1974 Chemical Analyst, Bahrain Aluminum Company (August 1973
- Jan. 1974).
Duties:
Analysed mineral composition of aluminum alloys.
CONSULTATIONS
ACADEMIC CONSULTAION
Participated in preparing the proposal for Master in Nutritional Science, Arabian Gulf
University, Bahrain, 1990.
Participated in developing the Food and Nutrition programme, College of Agriculture,
UAE University, Al-Ain, 1994-1996.

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Reviewed the BSc Food and Nutrition Programme, College of Science, University of
Qatar, 24 – 26 June, 1996.
Prepared the Curriculum and Study Plan for BSc programme in Food and Nutrition.
College of Women, Kuwaiti University, July, 2002.
Prepared the Curriculum for proposed BSc programme in Food and Nutrition, College
of Science, University of Bahrain, 2003.
CONSULTANT FOR THE UNICEF:
Carried out nutrition education training course for the staff of Food and Catering
Administration at the Ministry of Public Health, Kuwait and organized the activities
of nutrition education (3 weeks, April, 1988).
Carried out a rapid assessment survey on infant feeding practices in Oman (May
1988).
Prepared an educational booklet on sound weaning habits for Oman (July, 1988).
Carried out 3 rapid assessment surveys on food habits among pregnant mothers,
teenage girls and preschool children in Oman (3 weeks, Nov. - Dec. 1988).
Prepared dietary guidelines for preschool children for Oman (March, 1989).
Prepared a report on promotion of nutrition of mother and children in the Arabian
Gulf countries (Nov., 1989).
Carried out a rapid assessment investigation on food and nutrition in the Southern
Region of Oman (Nov., 1990).
Prepared a report on functions of the nutrition unit and job description for nutritionists
in Oman (July, 1991).
Carried out a National Nutrition Survey in Oman and established the activities of
Nutrition section at the Ministry of Health (July - Sept. 1991).
Analyzed the data of the National Nutrition Survey in the United Arab Emirates (June,
1992).
Prepared a report on Dietary Habits and Nutrition Status in the United Arab Emirates
(July, 1992).
Prepared the country paper of the United Arab Emirates for the International
Conference on Nutrition (July, 1992).
Short-term Consultant for Conducting workshop on Obesity Management among
Children and deliver a presentation on factors determining Obesity among school
children, 22-25 April, 2007 Muscat, Oman.
TEMPORARY ADVISER AND CONSULTANT FOR THE WORLD HEALTH
ORGANIZATION (WHO)
Temporary adviser on Nutrition Policy. Prepared a report on food and nutrition policy in
Bahrain for the Intercountry Workshop Towards a National Nutrition Policy,
Alexandria, Egypt, November 26 - 30, 1989.
Temporary adviser on Nutrition Research. Prepared a report on nutrition research
activities in Bahrain for the Intercountry Consultation on Nutrition Research, Tunisia,
August 7 - 11, 1989.

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Temporary adviser on breastfeeding for WHO/UNICEF Technical Meeting on
Breastfeeding in the 1990's, Geneva, Switzerland, June 25 - 28, 1990.
Reviewed and updated the book on "Breastfeeding in the Eastern Mediterranean Region",
August - October, 1990.
Temporary adviser for the WHO/EMRO meeting on Malnutrition of Affluence in the
Eastern Mediterranean Region, Cyprus, May 22 - 2, 1989. Prepared a report on
nutritional disorders associated with affluence in Bahrain.
Temporary adviser for the WHO/UINICF meeting on Breastfeeding and Fertility, Cairo,
November 25 - 29, 1990. Prepared a report on the trends of breastfeeding in the
Eastern Mediterranean Region.
Temporary adviser on Community Nutrition. Prepared a report on community nutrition
in Bahrain for the WHO/EMRO workshop on Community Nutrition, Belgrade, May
24 - 27, 1990.
Consultant for Yemen Republic - Project in evaluation of implementation of Code of
Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes (23 May - 1 June 1991).
Temporary adviser for the WHO/EMRO Intercountry consultation on research for the
promotion of maternal heath, Cairo, Egypt, November 3-7, 1991. Prepared a report on
"overview on MCH research in the EMR".
Temporary adviser for the WHO/EMRO task force for the development of diabetes
control programmes in the EMR, November 14 - 15, 1991. Prepared a report on
"Diabetes mellitus in Bahrain, a situation analysis".
Temporary adviser for the WHO/EMRO Intercountry meeting on development of
national strategy for health care of the elderly. Oman, February 15 - 17, 1992.
Prepared a report on dietary habits of elderly people in Bahrain.
Prepared a report on Health of Adolescent Girls in Bahrain (April, 1993).
Temporary adviser for the WHO/EMRO Intercountry Consultation on Health of
Adolescent Girls, Cyprus, September, 25 - 29, 1995.
Temporary adviser for the WHO/FAO Expert Consultation on Diet, Nutrition and
Prevention of Chronic Diseases, Geneva, Switzerland, 28 Jan – 1 Feb 2002.
TEMPORARY ADVISER AND CONSULTANT FOR THE
AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION (FAO) :
FOOD AND
Temporary adviser for the FAO/WHO meeting on Nutritional Surveillance, Islamabad,
Pakistan, October, 1988.
Prepared a report on Nutrition Profile for Bahrain (June, 1987).
Prepared an Annotated Bibliography on Food and Nutrition in the Arabian Gulf
Countries (May, 1990).
Prepared a report on Traditional Foods in the Arabian Gulf States. (Sept., 1989).
Temporary adviser on Nutrition Education through the Mass Media, Workshop on
Nutrition Education for the Public, Rome, Italy, December 3 - 5, 1990.
Organized two Workshops Sponsored by FAO:
a. Nutrition Education in the Arabian Gulf, Bahrain, January 1987.
b. Food and Nutrition Surveillance, Bahrain, May, 1990.

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Nutrition Consultant to evaluate the World Food Programme in Yemen Republic (13
June - 5 July 1993).
Revised and updated Nutrition Country Profiles for 20 countries in the NEAR-East (July,
1993 - March, 1994).
Consultant to prepare National Plan of Action for Nutrition in Syria, Damascus, 5 - 18
August 1995.
Consultant FAO expert consultation on nutrition education for the public, Rome, Italy 18
- 22 September, 1995. Prepared a report on Evaluation of Nutrition Education in
Oman.
Consultant to revise and finalize the National Plan of Action for Nutrition for Kuwait,
Kuwait 2-8 August, 1996.
Prepared a report on the State of Food and Nutrition in the Near East Countries, June,
1997.
Prepared a report on Formulation and Implementation of Nutrition Programmes in the
Arab Gulf Countries, August - October, 1997.
Consultant to review the Food Security Programme in Sudan, Khartoum, Sudan, 6 – 20
Feb, 2002.
CONSULTANT FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Prepared a report on Drug Abuse in Kuwait, 1992, for ESCWA, Jordan.
Prepared a plan of action for Nutrition Activities (1998-2000), Al-Ain Medical Area,
and Ministry of Health, United Arab Emirates.
Consultant for Nutrition Education Programme “Food-for-life”, School Health
Directorate, Ministry of Education, Riyadh, S. Arabia (1999-2001).
Consultant for establishing Nutrition Unit, Ministry of Health, Qatar (2003).
Prepared a report on Poverty and Food Basket, for UNDP in Bahrain, 2003.
Consultant for UNESCO, nutrition in school in GCC countries, Oman (2004).
Participated in preparation of Alharkah Barakah, a programme to promote physical
activity among primary school children, Ministry of Education, UAE, 2006
Prepared the Nutrition Education programme for primary school children, Ministry of
Education Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2011.
CONDUCTED SEVERAL TRAINNING COURSES IN MOST ARAB
COUNTRIES ON:
Community Nutrition for Social and Health workers.
Nutrition for School Children.
Sound weaning practices.
Nutrition for Preschoolers.
Nutrition Education and Communication Skills.
Writing scientific Research in Nutrition and Public Health
Sport Nutrition
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER SERVICES :

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Member of Editorial Advisory Board, Ecology of Food and Nutrition (An
International Journal, USA), 1985-2009.
Member of Editorial Board, International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition,
Oxford, U.K., 1996-to date.
Member of Editorial Advisory Board, International Journal of Pediatric Obesity,2004
to date.
Member of Editorial Advisory Board, Encyclopedia of Nutrition, Academic Press,
London, 1996-1998.
Chief Editor, Arab Journal of Food and Nutrition, published by Bahrain Center for
Studies and Research, Manama, Bahrain, 2000- to date.
Member of Editorial Board, Bahrain Medical Bulletin, Bahrain, 1999-2001.
Fellow of the Royal Institute of Public Health & Hygiene, U.K., 1982-1997.
Fellow of the Royal Society of Health, U.K., 1989-1997.
Member of the Nutrition Society - UK, 1985-1990.
Editor of "The Consumer", a weekly section in Al-Ayam daily newspaper, Bahrain,
1990 - 1991.
Founder and Editor of "Nutrition Newsletter" for the Nutrition Research Network of
Eastern Mediterranean Region, sponsored by WHO/EMRO, 1991 - 1992.
Member of Advisory Board of International Conference on Nutrition (FAO/WHO,
1991 - 1992).
Coordinator for Nutrition Research Centers Network in Eastern Mediterranean
Countries, supported by WHO/EMRO, 1991 - 1992.
Country Focal Point (Bahrain) for the International Conference on Nutrition,
WHO/FAO, (1992).
Member of the Breastfeeding Committee, Bahrain, 1992-1993.
Member of the National Child Health Committee, Bahrain, 1992-1993.
Chairman of Scientific Committee, and Coordinator, Workshop on Nutrition and
Chronic Diseases, UAE University, 1994.
General Coordinator, Arab Nutrition Society, UAE, 1994-to date.
Member of New York Academy of Science, USA, 1994-2000.
Chairman of Organizing Committee, Workshop on Food and Nutrition in the GCC
Countries, UAE University / FAO - Al-Ain, UAE, May 22 - 24, 1995.
Chairman of Organizing Committee, Workshop on Micronutrients in the Arab Middle
East, Amman, Jordan, June 27 - 29, 1995.
Chairman of Organizing Committee, Workshop on Establishing Food Composition
Data for the Arab Countries of the Gulf. UAE University /FAO/UNU/ANSO - Al-Ain,
UAE, November 21 - 23, 1995.
Coordinator, Workshop on Prevention and Control of Micronutrient Deficiencies in
the GCC Countries, FAO/ANSO, Kuwait, 30 June - 2 July, 1996.
Coordinator, Workshop on Dietary Fiber, Nutrition and Chronic Diseases in the Arab
Middle East countries, FAO/ASO, Irbid, Jordan, July 7-9, 1997.
Coordinator, Workshop on Diet, Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle in the Gulf
Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries, FAO/ILSI/ANSO/BCSR, Manama, Bahrain,
December, 6-8, 1997.

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Coordinator, Workshop on Establishing Food Composition Data for Near East,
FAO/BCSR/ANSO, Manama, Bahrain, June, 14-16, 1998.
Coordinator, National Symposium on Quality of Drinking Water in Bahrain, Manama,
Bahrain, 17 June, 1998.
Coordinator, Workshop on Dietary Guidelines and Nutrition Education in the Near
East, Amman, Jordan, November 17-20, 1998.
Coordinator, workshop on Breast -feeding and Weaning Patterns in the Arab Gulf
Countries, Dubai, UAE, April 28-30, 1999.
Coordinator, Workshop on Micronutrients Deficiencies and Chronic Diseases in the
Arab Gulf Countries, Manama, Bahrain, 28-30 May, 1999.
Coordinator, Workshop on Nutrition and Physical Activity in the Arab Countries of
the Near East, Cairo, Egypt, 18-21 October, 1999.
Coordinator, Workshop on Targeting Nutrition for Female and Elderly in the Arab
Countries, Manama, Bahrain, 29 November - 2 December, 1999.
Coordinator, Workshop on Introducing Nutrition in School Curricula in the GCC
Countries, Manama, Bahrain, 30-31 May, 2000.
Coordinator, Workshop on Advanced Topics on Physical Activity for School
Children, Manama, Bahrain, 12-14 September, 2000.
Coordinator, Workshop on Environmental Situation in Bahrain, Manama, Bahrain,
14 th October, 2000.
Chairman of Organizing and Scientific Committee, First Arab Congress on Nutrition,
Manama, Bahrain, 25 – 27 September, 2001.
Member of International Advisory Board, the 9 th World Congress on Clinical
Nutrition, London, 24 – 26 June, 2002.
Member of International Advisory Committee, the 9 th Asian Congress of Nutrition,
New Delhi, India, Feb 23 – 27, 2002.
Chairman of Organizing and Scientific Committee, First Conference on Obesity and
Physical Activity in the Arab Countries, Bahrain, 24 – 26 September, 2002.
Coordinator, Workshop on Food Fortification in the GCC Countries, Manama,
Bahrain, December, 2003.
Coordinator, Workshop on Promotion Physical Activity among School Children and
Youths in the GCC Countries, Manama, Bahrain, January, 2004.
Chairman, Arab Taskforce for obesity and Physical Activity, 2002-to date.
Head, Arab Center for Nutrition, 2002-to date.
Chairman of Organizing and Scientific Committees, Second Arab Conference on
Nutrition, Manama, Bahrain, 7-9 December 2004.
Chairman of Organizing and Scientific Committees, Second Arab Conference on
Obesity and physical Activity in the Arab Countries, Manama, Bahrain, 13-15
December 2005.
Chairman of Organizing and Scientific Committees, First Arab Gulf Conference on
Nutrition of Children and Adolescents, Manama, Bahrain.24-27 November, 2006.
Chairman of Organizing and Scientific Committees, Third Arab Conference on
Nutrition, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 4-6 December, 2007.
Chairman of Organizing and Scientific Committees, First Arab Conference on Food
Safety and Hygiene, Manama, Bahrain, 22-24 December, 2008.

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Chairman of Organizing and Scientific Committees, Third Arab Conference on
Obesity and physical Activity, Manama, Bahrain, 19-21 january, 2010.
HONOURS AND SPECIAL AWARDS
Fellowship, United Nations University (Tokyo), advanced nutrition training in
Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand, Jan. - Dec., 1982.
First Prize of the best book published in Kuwait in 1985 (book entitled "Youth and
Drug Dependence in the Arabian Gulf States", Kuwait, in Arabic).
Crown Prince Award for the Research in Health Sciences, Bahrain Center for
Studies and Research, Bahrain, 1988 (Research on Food Composition Tables for Use
in Bahrain).
Abdulhameed Shoman Award for Young Arab Scientist (Health Sciences), Jordan,
1993.
Prize for the best book written in English about Bahrain, 1997, Al-Hilal
Establishment, Bahrain (book entitled the State of Food and Nutrition in Bahrain).
First prize for the Research in Health Science, Al-Owais Prize for Scientific
Research, U.A.E., 1998 (Research on Food Consumption Patterns and Chronic
Diseases in UAE).
Prize of Book Day, Ministry of Education, Bahrain, 2005.
THESIS SUPERVISION
1. Master thesis on Growth Patterns of School Children in UAE. American University of
Beirut, Lebanon, 1993-1994 (Local Supervisor).
2. PhD. thesis on Drugs Use and Nutrition Status of Adolescent Girls in Saudi Arabia.
University of Cardiff, U.K., 1994-1999 (Local Supervisor).
3. PhD. thesis on Factors Associated with Obesity in School Girls in UAE, Oxford Brookes
University, U.K., 1996-2002 (Local Supervisor).
4. PhD. thesis on Factors Associated with Nutritional and Health Status of Women in UAE.
Oxford Brookes University, U.K. 1998-2005 (Local Supervisor).
5. MSc. Project on Food Hygiene in Restaurants in Bahrain, South Bank University,
London, U.K. 1998, (Local Supervisor).
6. MSc. Project on Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices in Bahrain, Queen
Margaret College, U.K. 1999 (Local Supervisor).
7. PhD. thesis on Factors Associated with Obesity Among Adolescents in Bahrain.
University of London, School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, London, U.K. 1999-
2002 (Local Supervisor).
8. PhD thesis on Breastfeeding in UAE, University of Teesside’s, UK, 2003-2007. (Local
Supervisor)
9. PhD. thesis on Nutrition of Elderly in Bahrain, School of Health and Social Sciences,
Coventry University, U.K. 2002-2007.
10. PhD thesis on Obesity in Adolescents in Dubai, UAE, 2002-2006 (Local Supervisor).
11. Master thesis on Nutritional Status and Dietary Habits of Adolescent in Bahrain, Arabian
Gulf University, Bahrain, 2004-2007.

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Dr. A.O. Musaiger
List of Publications
PAPERS PUBLISHED IN REFEREED JOURNALS
1. Musaiger AO (1982): Factors Influencing Food Consumption in Bahrain. Ecol. Food
Nutr., 12, 39-48.
2. Musaiger AO (1982): Dietary Habits of Bahraini Housewives During Pregnancy and
Lactation. J. Kwt. Med. Ass., 16, 203-209.
3. Musaiger AO (1982): The Impact of Television Food Advertisements on Dietary
Behaviour of Bahraini Housewives. Ecol. Food Nutr., 13, 109-114.
4. Musaiger AO (1983): The Conflict Between Advertising Message and Nutrition
Education in Developing Countries. Human Nutrition, 37A, 77-78 (Letter).
5. Musaiger AO (1983): Food Habits in Bahrain: Infants' Feeding Habits. J. Trop. Ped., 5,
248-251.
6. Musaiger AO (1983): The Extent of Bottle Feeding in Bahrain. Food Nutr. Bull., 5:1,
20-22.
7. Musaiger AO and Tanphaichitr, V. (1983): Protein and Energy Intake of Adult
Hospitalized Patients, J Nutr. Sci. Vitaminol, 29:6 717-719.
8. Musaiger AO (1984): The Promotion of Breastfeeding in Developing Countries:
Experience in Bahrain. Bull Int. Ped. Assoc. 5:2, 67 - 74.
9. Musaiger AO (1984): Nutritional Value of Bahraini Food, Bah. Med. Bull. 6:2, 59-61.
10. Musaiger AO and Al-Dallal, ZS. (1984): Factors Affecting Causes of Death in
Bahrain. Bah. Med. Bull., 6:3, 111-115.
11. Lankarani, S and Musaiger AO (1985): Home-based Weaning Foods for Bahrain. Bah.
Med. Bul., 7:2, 26-29.
12. Musaiger AO and Sungpung P. (1985): Composition of Mixed Dishes Commonly
Consumed in the Arabian Gulf States. Ecol. Food Nutr., 16: 153-160.
13. Musaiger AO (1985): Factors Associated with Birthweight in Bahrain. J. Trop. Med.
and Hyg., 88: 31-36.
14. Musaiger AO (1985): Nutrition Situation in the Arabian Gulf Countries. J. Royal Soc.
Health, 105: 104-106.
15. Musaiger AO (1985): The Nutrition Situation of the Children in Bahrain. Al-Babeth,
7:3, 49 - 61 (In Arabic).
16. Musaiger AO (1985): Some Factors Affecting Breastfeeding in Bahrain. Bah. Med.
Bull. 7: 99-102.
17. Musaiger, AO. El Sherbini AF and Amine EK (1986): Education and Food Habits of
Bahraini Housewives. J. Royal Soc. Health, 106: 85-86.
18. Musaiger AO (1986): Food Security in Bahrain. Al-Babeth, 8:2, 23-42 (In Arabic).
19. Musaiger AO and Abdulaziz SA (1986): Demographic Characteristics of Hospitalized
Patients with Hereditary Anaemias in Bahrain. Bah. Med. Bull., 8:1, 11-14.

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20. Musaiger AO and Abdulaziz SA (1986): Demographic Characteristics of Hospitalized
Patients With Diabetes in Bahrain. Bah. Med. Bull., 8:2, 73-76.
21. Musaiger AO, et al. (1986): Children's Response to Television Food Advertisements in
Bahrain. Int. J. Health Education V:4, 30-35.
22. Musaiger AO (1986): The Role of Health Awareness in Preventing Food
Contamination in Food Factory. Food Industries (Iraq). 7:1, 95-104 (In Arabic).
23. Musaiger AO (1987): The State of Food and Nutrition in the Arabian Gulf Countries.
Wld. Rev. Nutr. Diet. 54, 105-173.
24. Musaiger AO and Al-Dallal ZS. (1987): A Study on Information Declared on Canned
Foods Available in the Markets of Bahrain. Food Industries (Iraq). 9:1 (In Arabic).
25. Musaiger AO (1988): Folk Beliefs and Medical Treatment in Bahrain: Folk Heritage.
3:9, 71-83 (In Arabic).
26. Musaiger AO, Abu-Dagga F. and Alloush S. (1988): Nutrients Composition of Flours
Used in Preparation of Various Breads in Bahrain. Food Chemistry 27, 107-113.
27. Musaiger AO (1987): Marine Fisheries in Bahrain. Marine Fisheries Review 49: 96-99.
28. Musaiger AO, Alloush S and Abu-Dagga F (1988): Chemical and Amino Acid
Composition of Various Breads Consumed in Bahrain. Ecol. Food Nutr., 21: 211-217.
29. Musaiger AO and Gregory WB (1989): Intestinal Parasitic Infections Among School
Children in Bahrain. J. Trop. Ped., 35: 54-55.
30. Musaiger AO, Gregory WB and Hass JD (1989): Growth Patterns of School Children
in Bahrain. Ann. Hum. Bio., 16:2, 155-167.
31. Musaiger AO (1989): Food Labeling Regulations in Bahrain. J. Royal Soc. Hlth 109:
96-97.
32. Musaiger AO (1989): Food Poisoning Outbreaks in Bahrain. Health and Hygiene. 10,
21-24.
33. Musaiger AO (1989): Food Shopping Behaviour in Countries that are Becoming
Industrialized. J. Consumer Stud. Home Econ., 13: 53-60.
34. Musaiger AO and Sajwani MH (1989): Flok Medicine in the United Arab Emirates.
Folk Heritage 14: 35-49 (In Arabic).
35. Musaiger AO et al (1989): Chemical Composition of Herbal Water Used for Medicinal
Purposes in Bahrain. Bahrain Med. Bull. 11:3, 118-121.
36. Musaiger AO and Gregory WB (1990): Changes in Parasitic Infections Among School
Children in Bahrain 1980-1986, Saudi Med. J. 11: 113-115.
37. Musaiger AO (1990): Promoting Mother and Child Nutrition in the Arab Gulf. Food
Policy, 8-12.
38. Musaiger AO (1990): Nutritional Disorders Associated with Affluence in Bahrain.
Family Practice 7: 9-13.
39. Musaiger AO et al (1990): Chemical and Amino Acid Composition of Traditional
Food in the Arabian Gulf Countries. Food Chemistry 36: 181-189.
40. Musaiger AO and Khunji, ZA (1990): Chemical Quality of Drinking Water in Bahrain.
J. Royal Soc. Hlth 110: 104-105.
41. Musaiger AO (1990): Changes in Food Consumption Patterns in Bahrain. Nutrition
and Health 6: 183-188.
42. Matter AM, Alekri S, Mahdi A and Musaiger AO (1990): Growth Patterns of Bahraini
Adolescents. J. Royal Soc. Hlth 110: 179-180.

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43. Khunji ZA, Musaiger AO and Mohanna H. (1990): Bacteriological Quality of Spring
Water in Bahrain. The Environmentalist, 10: 135-139.
44. Musaiger AO (1990): Nutritional Status of Mothers and Children in the Arab Gulf
Countries. Health Promotion International 5: 259-268.
45. Musaiger AO and El-Shehabi KH (1990): Geographical Distribution of Birthweight in
Bahrain. Bah Med. Bull 12: 73-76.
46. Musaiger AO (1990): Nutrition in School and University Curriculum in Bahrain. Bah
Med. Bull, 12: 42-43.
47. Musaiger AO and Khunji ZA (1990): Processing and Marketing of Dairy Products in
Bahrain. Al Ta'awon Al-Sina'e 41: 67-78. (In Arabic).
48. Musaiger AO (1991): Height, Weight and Menarcheal Age of Adolescent Girls in
Oman. Ann Hum Bio. 18: 8-9.
49. Musaiger AO (1991): Food Consumption Patterns of Mothers in Oman. J. Royal Soc.
Hlth 111: 8-9.
50. Musaiger AO and Cossack ZT (1991): Cholesterol, Total Fat and Fatty Acid
Composition of Foods and Dishes Commonly Consumed in Bahrain. J. Food Comp.
Analysis 4: 256-261.
51. Lankarani S and Musaiger AO (1991): The State of Nutrition in Fars, Iran: A Review.
Nutrition and Health 12: 485-488.
52. Musaiger AO and El-Samani FZ (1991): Demographic and Maternal Factors
Predicting Birthweight in Bahrain. Saudi Medical J. 12: 485-488.
53. Cossack ZT and Musaiger AO (1991): Effect on Lipid Metabolism of Beet Fibre in
Desert Nomads with Low Habitual Fibre Intake. European J. Clin. Nutr. 45: 105-110.
54. Musaiger AO et al (1991): Knowledge and Attitudes of Bahraini Adolescents Toward
Obesity J. Consumer Stud. Home Econ. 15: 321-325.
55. Musaiger AO and Al-Ansari M (1992): Factors Associated with Obesity Among
Women in Bahrain. Int. Quart. Comm. Hlth Ed. 12: 129-136.
56. Musaiger AO and Gregory WB (1992): Dietary Habits of School Children in Bahrain
J. Royal Soc. Hlth. 112: 109-112.
57. Cossack ZT, Rojhani A and Musaiger AO (1992): The Effect of Sugar-beet Fibre
Supplementation for Five Weeks on Zinc, Iron and Copper Status in Human Subjects.
European J. Clin Nutr. 46: 221-225.
58. Musaiger AO (1992): Diabetes Mellitus in Bahrain: An Overview. Diabetic Medicine,
9: 574-578.
59. Musaiger AO (1993): Socio-cultural and Economic Factors Determining Food
Consumption Patterns in the Arab Countries. J. Royal Soc. Hlth. 113: 69-75.
60. Musaiger AO (1993): Breastfeeding Patterns and Promotion of Infant Formula in the
Republic of Yemen. J. Trop. Ped. 39: 59-64.
61. Musaiger AO et al (1993): Obesity Among Secondary Students in Bahrain. Nutrition
and Health 9: 25-32.
62. Musaiger AO, Ragheb MA and Al-Marzooq G (1994): Body Composition of Athletes
in Bahrain, British J. Sport Med., 28, 157-159.
63. Musaiger AO (1994): Nutritional Status and Dietary Habits of Adolescent Girls in
Oman. Ecol. Food Nutr. 31, 227-237.

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64. Al-Roomi KA, Musaiger AO and Al-Awadi A (1994): Lifestyle Patterns and the Risk
of Acute Myocardial Infarction in a Gulf Arab Population: A Community Based Case-
Control Study. Int. J. Epid., 23, 931-939.
65. Musaiger AO (1994): Diet-related chronic diseases in the Arab Gulf Countries: The
Need for Action. Ecol Food Nutr 32, 91-94.
66. Musaiger AO and Ragheb MA (1994): Dietary Habits of Athletes in Bahrain. Nutrition
and Health, 10, 17-25.
67. Musaiger AO (1994): Knowledge and Attitude of the University Female Students
toward Obesity. Int. Quart. Comm. Health. Ed., 14, 337-343.
68. Musaiger AO (1994): Developing Data on the Composition of Foods Commonly
Consumed in Arabian Gulf Countries: The Experience in Bahrain. J. Food Comp.
Analysis, 7, 216-222.
69. Bener A., Musaiger AO, Cheema MY, Shalabi A and Hussain MS (1994): Trends in
Cancer Mortality During 1989-1992 in UAE. Emir J Agric. Sci., 6, 156-164.
70. Musaiger AO, Bener A, Bin-Ishaq SAM and Al-Hosani H (1994): Cardiovascular
Diseases in UAE: An Overeview, Emir J. Agric Sci, 6, 86-99.
71. Musaiger AO and Al-Roomi KA (1994): Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Factors among Bahraini Adults: A Pilot Study, Emir J. Agric. Sci., 6, 175-187.
72. Musaiger AO, Al-Khalaf FA and Shahbeek NE (1994): Risk Factors for
Cardiovascular Diseases among Women Attending Health Center in Qatar, Emir. J.
Agric. Sci 6, 188-200.
73. Musaiger AO and Radwan HM (1995): Social and Dietary Factors Associated with
Obesity in University Female Students in UAE. J. Roy. Soc. Health, 115, 96-99.
74. Musaiger AO (1995): Breastfeeding Patterns in the Arabian Gulf Countries. Wld. Rev.
Nutr. Diet, 78, 164-190.
75. Musaiger AO (1995): Current Situation of Foodborne Diseases in Bahrain: Implication
for Preventive and Control, Dairy, Food and Environmental Sanitation, 15, 21-27.
76. Musaiger AO (1995): Nutritional Status of Infant and Young Children in the Arabian
Gulf Countries, J. Trop. Ped., 42, 121-124.
77. Abu-Taleb A NM, Musaiger AO and Abdulmoneim RB (1995): Health Status of
Cement Workers in UAE: J. Royal Soc. Health, 116, 96-98.
78. Musaiger AO, Abu-Taleb A NM and Abdulmoneim RB (1995): Nutritional Status of
Cement Workers in UAE. Bull. High. Inst Publ. Health, 25, 575-584.
79. Musaiger, AO. and Al-Birag, A. (1996). Traditional Medicine related to the Health of
Mothers and Children in United Arab Emirates. Al-Mathurat Al-Shabiyyah, 42, 71-81
(In Arabic).
80. Musaiger, AO. et al (1996). The Use of Traditional Medicine in Four Arab Gulf
Countries. Al-Mathurat Al-Shabiyyah, 42, 97-108 (In Arabic).
81. Musaiger AO. et al (1996). Anaemia Among 6 year Old Children in the UAE. Europ.
J. Clin. Nutr..50, 636-637.
82. Musaiger, AO. (1996). Food Habits of Mothers and Children in Two Regions of
Oman. Nutrition and Health, 11, 29-48.
83. Musaiger AO (1996). Nutritional Status and Iron Deficiency Anaemia Among
Children 2-18 years in the Southern Region of Oman. Int. Child Hlth, 7,2, 59-69.
84. Musaiger AO (1996). Fiber Consumption in the Arab Countries. Dietary Fiber
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85. Musaiger AO and Al-Roomi, K (1997). Prevalence of Risk Factors for Cardiovascular
Diseases Among Men and Women in an Arab Gulf Community. Nutrition and Health.
11, 149-157.
86. Baba N, Shaar K, Faour D, Musaiger AO, Al-Housani H and Adra, N (1997):
Nutritional Status of School Children Aged 6-10 years in United Arab Emirates. Ecol
Food Nutr, 36, 367-384.
87. Musaiger AO (1997). Evaluation of a Nutrition Education Programme in Oman : A
case study. Int. Quart. Comm : Hlth. Ed, 17, 1, 57-64.
88. Musaiger AO et al (1998). Chemical Composition of Fermented Dairy Products
Consumed in Bahrain Food Chemistry, 61,1-2, 49-62.
89. Musaiger AO et al (1998). Composition of Traditional Dishes Consumed in Oman
Food Chemistry, 61, 1-2, 17-22.
90. Musaiger AO and Abuirmeileh, NM (1998). Food Consumption Patterns of Adults in
UAE. J. Royal Soc. Hlth. 118, 3, 146-150.
91. Musaiger AO (1998). Editorial. Bahrain Medical Bull. 20,67-68.
92. Miladi, S. and Musaiger AO (1998). Food Consumption Patterns and Nutrition
Situation in the Arab Countries. Bahrain Med. Bull. 20, 83-86.
93. Musaiger AO (1998). Change in Dietary Habits, Lifestyle and Trend in Diseases in the
GCC Countries. Bahrain Med. Bull. 20, 87-90.
94. Musaiger AO and Abdulkhalek, N. (1998). Nutritional Problems among Pregnant
Women in the GCC Countries. Bahrain Med. Bull. 20, 95-97.
95. Musaiger AO (1998). Health and Nutritional Profile for Adolescent Girls in the GCC
Countries. Bahrain Med. Bull. 20, 102-105.
96. Musaiger AO and Al-mulla A (1998). Food Frequency Intake and Lifestyle among
Patients attending Out-patient Clinics in Qatar: A preliminary Study. Bahrain Med.
Bull. 20, 111-113.
97. Musaiger AO, O’Sullivan K and Miladi S (1998). Guest Editors. Int. J. Food Sc. &
Nutr. 49, 51-53.
98. Musaiger, AO, Al-Khalaf, FA and Shahbeek, NE (1998), Factors Associated with
Obesity among Women Attending Health Centers in Qatar. Int. J. Food Sc. & Nutr. 49,
s53-s57.
99. Musaiger AO (1998). Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease in the United Arab
Emirates. Int. J. Food Sc. & Nutr. 49, s65-s70.
100. Abahussain, NA, Musaiger AO, Nicholls PJ and Stevens, R (1999): Nutritional Status
of Adolescent Girls in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Nutrition and Health, 13,
171-177.
101. Hamadeh, RR and Musaiger AO (2000). Lifestyle of Smokers and Non-Smokers in
Bahrain. Nicotine and Tabacco Research, 2, 65-69.
102. Musaiger, AO, Ahmed MA and Rao, MV (2000): Nutrition Value of Traditional
Sweets Consumed in the Arab Gulf Countries. Int. J. Food Sc. & Nutr.
103. Musaiger, AO, Al-Ansari, M and Al-Manai, M (2000): Anthropometry of Adolescent
Girls in Bahrain, Including Body Fat Distribution Annual of Human Biology, 27, 5,
507-515,
104. Musaiger AO and Gregory, WB (2000): Profile of Body Composition of School
Children (6-18 years) in Bahrain. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord, 24, 9, 1093-1096.

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105. Musaiger AO and Abdulkhalek, N (2000): Breastfeeding and Weaning Practices in
Bahrain: The Role of Mothers Education. Nutrition and Health, 14, 257-263.
106. Musaiger, AO, Al-Awadi A and Al-Mannai, M (2000): Lifestyle and Social Factors
Associated with Obesity Among the Bahraini Adult Population. Ecol Food Nutr, 39,
121-133.
107. Musaiger, AO, and Khan, H (2000): Dental Caries and Its Relation to Food Habits in
School Children. Arab J Food & Nutrition, 1. (in Arabic).
108. Musaiger AO and Al-Mannai, M (2000): Factors Related to Weight Status of the Adult
Bahraini Population. Bahrain Medical Bulletin, 22, 3, 119-122.
109. Musaiger, AO, Al-Mulla, AA and Al-Mannai, M (2000): Social, Lifestyle and Health
Factors Associated with Obesity among Out-patients in Qatar. Bahrain Medical
Bulletin, 22, 3, 28-132.
110. Al-Ansari, M, Al-Mannai M and Musaiger AO (2000): Body Weight of University
Students in Bahrain. Bahrain Medical Bulletin, 22, 3, 135.
111. Al-Mukhtar RA and Musaiger AO (2000): Obesity in Female Students in the United
Arab Emirates. Bahrain Medical Bulletin, 22, 3, 140-141.
112. Musaiger AO (2000): Bibliography on Obesity in the Arab Gulf countries. Bahrain
Medical Bulletin, 22, 3, 142-147.
113. Musaiger AO (2000): Factors affecting Breastfeeding in the Arab Gulf countries. Arab
J Food & Nutrition (Supplement 1), 15-22. (in Arabic).
114. Musaiger AO (2000): Sound Weaning Methods. Arab J Food & Nutrition
(Supplement 1), 23-28. (in Arabic).
115. Musaiger AO (2000): Weaning Habits and Methods in Bahrain. Arab J Food &
Nutrition (Supplement 1), 81-91. (in Arabic).
116. Musaiger AO and Al-Mannai, MA (2001): Weight, Height, Body Mass Index and
Prevalence of Obesity among the Adult Population in Bahrain. Annal of Human
Biology, 28, 346-350.
117. Musaiger AO and Abdulkhalek N (2001): Maternal Comprehension of Home-based
Growth Chart in Bahrain. Tropical Doctor, 31, 161-165.
118. Musaiger AO and Shahbeek N (2001): The Effect of Education and Obesity on
Attitudes Towards Fads Related to Weight Reduction among Arab Women in Qatar.
Nutrition and Food Science, 31, 201-204.
119. Musaiger AO (2001). Mobile Nutrition Program to Improve Nutritional Status of
Mothers and Children in Rural Areas in Bahrain. Int. Quart. Comm Hlth Educ
(20,3,297-30).
120. Musaiger AO (2001): Health Behavior of Adolescents in the GCC Countries. Arab J.
Food Nutr.2.4.52-59(in Arabic)
121. Musaiger AO and Al-Mannai MA (2002): Social and Lifestyle Factors Associated with
Diabetes in Bahrain. J Biosocial Science, 34, 277-281.
122. Musaiger AO (2002). Iron Deficiency Anaemia in the Arab Gulf Countries: The Need
for Action. Nutrition & Health ,16,161-171.
123. Al-Sendi, AM, Shetty P and Musaiger AO (2003): Prevalence of Overweight and
Obesity among Bahraini Adolescents: a Comparison between Three Different Sets of
Criteria. Eurp J Clin Nutr, 57,471-474.

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124. Musaiger AO (2002): Diet and Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease in the Arab
Middle East Countries. Medical Priciple and Practice,(Suppl 2),9-16
125. Al-Sendi, AM, Shetty and Musaiger AO (2003): Anthropometric and Body
Composition Indicators of Bahraini Adolescents. Ann Human Biol, 30, 4,367-379.
126. Al-Sendi AM, Shetty Pand Musaiger AO (2003): Relationship Between Body Fat
Composition and Blood pressure in Bahraini Adolescents. British J.Nutr,1,90,837-844.
127. Musaiger AO (2003):Recommendations of the First Conference on Obesity and
Physical Activity in the Arab Countries, Nutrition & Health,17,117-121
128. Musaiger AO and Abdulraoof N (2004): Social Factors Associated with smoking
among Men in the United Arab Emirates. Public Health, 118, 450-452.
129. Musaiger AO et al (2003): Lifestyle Factors Associated with Obesity among Male
University Students in the United Arab Emirates. Nutrition and Food Science, 33, 4,
145-147.
130. Musaiger AO et al (2004): The Role of Social Factors and Weight Status in Ideal
Body-Shape References as Perceived by Arab women. J Biosocial Science, 36, 699-
707.
131. Al-Jaidah J and Musagier AO (2003): Nutritional Value of Fresh Fruit Juice Consumed
in Qatar. Arab J. Food Nutr.4, 8, 50-52.
132. Al-Madani KM,Landman J and Musaiger AO (2004): Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes
and Practices: A Comparison Between Medical Practitioners and Medical Students in
Bahrain. Health Education, 104, 2, 90-99.
133. Musagier AO (2003): Factors Affecting Obesity. Arab J Food Nutr, 4, 14-21.
134. Musagier AO et al (2003): Obesity and Physical Activity among Physical Education
Teachers in Bahrain. Arab J Food Nutr, 4,119-122.
135. Musagier AO et al (2003): Obesity and Physical Activity among Primary School
Children in Bahrain. Arab J Food Nutr, 4,184-187.
136. Musagier AO and Abdulkhaleg N (2003): Some Health Aspects and Attitudes related
to Obesity among Nursing Students in Bahrain. Arab J Food Nutr, 4,241-246.
137. Musaiger AO (2004): Health Status, Lifestyle and Nutrients Intake of Home Residence
Elderly in Bahrain. Nutrition & Health, 17, 4,285-296.
138. Al-Sendi AM, Shetty P and Musagier AO (2004): Body Weight Perception among
Bahraini Adolescents. Child: Care, Health & Development, 30, 4,369-376.
139. Musagier AO and Abdulraoof N(2004): Dietary Patterns of Smokers and non-Smokers
in the United Arab Emirates. Nutrition and Food Science,34,4,179-180
140. Musagier AO (2004): Overweight and Obesity in the Eastern Mediterranean Region:
can we control it? Eastern Med.J. 10,6,789-793.
141. Musagier AO and Al Rumaidh M (2005): Fish Consumption Patterns in the Bahraini
Community. Arab J. Food Nutrition. 6,12,31-47.
142. Musaiger AO and Zagzoog N (2005): Consumption of Energy Drinks by Adolescents
in Saudi Arabia. Arab J. Food Nutr. 6,13,145-152.
143. Musaiger AO, Zagzoog N and Al- Mannai M (2005): Dietary Habits and lifestyle of
Adolescents in Jeddah. Arab J. Food Nutr. 6,13,205-212.
144. Musaiger AO and Kashkari K (2005): Relationship between Fashion and Obesity
among Saudi Women. Arab J. Food Nutr. 6,13,292-302.
145. Musaiger AO Janahi M (2005): Barriers to Physical Activity in Bahraini Community.
Arab J.Food Nutr.6, 13,341-346.

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146. Musaiger AO and Al-Rumaidh MJ.(2005): Proximate and Mineral Composition of
Crab Meat Consumed in Bahrain. Int.J.Food Sci Nutr, Sb, 4,231-235.
147. Musaiger AO (2006): Dietary, Social and lifestyle Factors Associated with Smoking
among Men in Bahrain. Arab J Food Nutr,7,14,37-42.
148. Musaiger AO, Al-Jedah JH and D’Souza R (2007): Nutritional Profile of Ready-to-Eat
Foods Consumed in Bahrain. Ecol. Food Nutr. 46, 1, 47-60
149. Musaiger AO, Al-Jedah JH and D’Souza R (2007): Nutritional Profile of Pizza
Commonly Consumed in Bahrain. Nutr. Food Sci. 37, 2, 82-90
150. Musaiger AO and D’Souza R (2007): Nutritional Profile of Local and Western Fast
Foods Consumed in Bahrain. Ecol. Food Nutr. 46, 2, 1-19
151. Musaiger AO, Al-Jedah JH and D’Souza R (2007): Nutritional Profile of Bakery
Products Consumed in Bahrain. Pak. J. Nutr. 6, 3, 228-233.
152. Musaiger AO, Al-Jedah JH and D’Souza R (2007): Nutrient Composition of Foods
Provided by School Canteens in Bahrain. Nutr. Food Sci. 37, 246-253.
153. Musaiger AO and D’Souza R (2008):Antthropometric characteristics of Indian school
Children living in Bahrain. Int J Adal Med Health,20,3,93-306.
154. Musaiger AO, Al- Jedah JH and D'Souza R (2008): Occurrence of Contaminants in
Foods Commonly Consumed in Bahrain. Food Control, 19,9,859-861.
155. Musaiger AO, Al- Jedah JH and D'Souza R (2008): Proximate, Mineral and Fatty Acid
Compostion of Fast Foods Consumed in Bahrain. British Food Journal,110.
156. Musaiger AO and D’Souza R (2008): The Effects of Different Methods of Cooking on
Proximate, Mineral and Heavy Meta Composition of Fish and Shrimps Consumed in
Arabic Gulf. Archivos Latinoamericanos de nutricion,1,58,103-109.
157. Musaiger AO and D’Souza R (2008):Chemical Composition of Raw Fish Consumed in
Bahrain. Pak J Biol Sci,11,1,55-61.
158. Musaiger AO and D’Souza R (2008): Anthropornetric characteristics of Indian School
Children Living in Bahrain. Int J Adolescent, Med Health,20,3,93-306.
159. Bader Z, Musaiger AO, Al-Roomi K and D'Souza R (2008): Overweight and Obesity
among Adolescents in Bahrain. Anthropol Ans,66,4,401-407.
160. Bin Zaal A , Musaiger AO, D Souza R (2009): Dietary Habits Associated with Obesity
among Adoolescents in Dubai, UAE. Nutr Hosp,24,4,437-444.
161. Musaiger AO and D’Souza R (2009): Role of Age and Gender in the perception of
Aging: a Community-based Survey in Kuwait, Arch Gerotol Geriatr, 48, 1, 50-57.
162. Musaiger AO and D’Souza R (2009): Anthropometric Characteristics of Pakistan
School Children living in Bahrain.J Immigr Minor Health, 58, 1,103-109.
163. Al-Raees Gy, Al-Amer MA, Musaiger AO and D'Souza R (2009): Prevalence of
Overweight and Obesity among Children aged 2-5 years Bahrain: A comparison
between Tow Reference Standers. Int J Pediatr Obes, 4, 4,414-416.
164. Radwan H, Musaiger AO and Hachem F (2009): Breastfeeding and Locational
Amenorrhwa in the United Arab Emirates. International Pediatric Nursing, 24, 1, 62-
68.
165. Al- Hazza HM, Musaiger AO, et al (2010): Physical Activity Patterns and Eating
Habits of Adolescents Living in Major Arab Cities. Saudi Med J, 31, 2,210-211.
166. Bin Zaal A, Musaiger AO, D Souza R (2010):The Association between Obesity and
Blood Pressure among Adolescents in Dubai, UAE. Pak J Med Sci, 26, 2,271-276.

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167. Musaiger AO et al (2011): Strategy to Combat Obesity and to Promote Physical
Activity in Arab Countries, Diabetes Mtab Synder Obes,4,89-97.
168. Bin Zaal A, Brebner J, Musaiger AO, and D Souza R (2011): Anthropometric
Characteristics and Obesity among Adolescent in the United Arab Emirates. E Med
Health J, 17, 5, 382-386.
169. Musaiger AO, Bader Z, Al-Roomi K, D’Souza R (2011): Dietary and Lifestyle Habits
amongst Adolescents in Bahrain. Food Nutr Res, 55. 7122-DOI.
170. Musaiger AO (2011): Overweight and Obesity in Eastern Mediterranean Region:
Prevalence and Possible Causes. J Obes, 2011: 407237.
171. Musaiger AO, Hassan AS, Obeid O (2011): The Paradox of Nutrition-Related Disease
in the Arab Countries: the need for Action. Int J Environ Res Public Health, 8, 9, 3637-
71.
172. Al-Hazzaa HM, Al-Sobayel HI, Musaiger AO (2011): Convergent Validity of the Arab
Teens Lifestyle Study (ATLS) Physical Activity Questionnaire. Int J Environ Res
Public Health, 8, 9, 3810-3820.
173. Al-Hazzaa HM, Abahussain NA, Al-Sobayel HI, Quhwaji DM, Musaiger AO (2011):
Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviours and Dietary Habits among Saudi Adolescents
relative to Age, Gender and Region. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act, 21, 8, 140.
174. Al-Hazzaa HM, Musaiger AO, ATLS Research Group (2011): Arab Teen Lifestyle
(ATLS): Objectives, Design, Methodology and Implications. Diabetes Metab Syndrome
Obes, 4, 417-426.
175. Musaiger AO, Takruri HR, Hassan AS, Abu-Tarboush H (2011): Food-based Dietary
Guidelines for the Arab Gulf Countries. J Nutr Metab, 2012. 905303.
176. Musaiger AO and D’Souza R (2011): Fatty Acid Profile of Raw and Cooked Fish
Consumed in Bahrain. Africa J Food Sc, 5, 4, 213-218.
177. Musaiger AO (2012): The Food Dome: Dietary Guidelines for Arab Countries. Nutr
Hosp, 27, 1, 109-115.
178. Musaiger AO and Al-Hazzaa HM (2012): Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with
Nutrition-related non-communicable Diseases in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Int
J General Med, 5, 1-9.
PAPERS PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS OF CONFERENCES AND
WORKSHOPS
1. Musaiger AO (1984): Nutritional Status in the Arabian Gulf Countries. In Tanphaichitr
A et al (editors). The Proceedings of the Fourth Asian Congress of Nutrition,
Aksomsmai Press, Bangkok, 549-553.
2. Musaiger AO (1985): Can Nutrition Education Compete with Advertising Message in
Developing Countries? In Turner SA and Igle RB (editor): New Development in
Nutrition Education UNESCO, Paris, 212-216.
3. Musaiger AO (1986): The Newly Industrializing Countries: Nutrition Education in the
Face of Rapid Change; Experience in Bahrain. In Taylor TF and Jenkins NK. (editors):
Proceedings of the XII International Congress of Nutrition, 1985, John Libbey, London,
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4. Musaiger AO (1986): Nutrition Assessment in Bahrain, Lessons and Experiences. In
Proceedings of the Intercountry Workshop on Nutrition Assessment, FAO, Rome.
5. Musaiger AO and Alloush S (1986): A Study on Tanour Bread in Bahrain. In Hamdan,
IY et al (editors): Proceeding of First Conference in Advances in Food Industries
Development in the Arab World. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait, (in
Arabic).
6. Musaiger AO (1987): Nutrition Education in Bahrain. In Daghre S (editor):
Proceedings of Intercountry Symposium on Nutrition Education in the Gulf
States. FAO/Ministry of Health, Bahrain, 56-66 (in Arabic)
7. Musaiger AO (1990): Food Quality Assurance in Bahrain. In the Proceedings of 1st
Middle East International Conference for Quality Challenge. Bahrain Society of
Engineers, Manama, 41-46.
8. Musaiger AO (1990): Social and Economic Indicators for Assessing Nutritional Status.
In Musaiger AO (editor). Proceedings of the National Seminar on Food and Nutrition
Surveillance. Ministry of Health, Bahrain, 18-24 (in Arabic).
9. Musaiger AO (1994): Dietary Habits of School Children in the Gulf. In Musaiger AO
and Abdul-Qafoor AM (editors). Proceedings of School Nutrition Conference. Ministry
of Health, Dubai, 21-28 (in Arabic).
10. Musabeh AS and Musaiger AO (1994): Nutritional Status of Adolescent Girls in
Sharjah. In Musaiger AO and Abdul-Qafoor AM (editors). Proceedings of School
Nutrition Conference. Ministry of Health, Dubai, 29-35 (in Arabic).
11. Musaiger AO (1994): Iron Deficiency Anaemia in School Children. In Musaiger AO
and Abdul-Qafoor AM (editors). Proceedings of School Nutrition Conference, Ministry
of Health, Dubai, 43-47 (in Arabic).
12. Musaiger AO (1994): Nutritional Problems in School children in the Gulf. In Musaiger
AO and Abdul-Qafoor AM (editors). Proceedings of School Nutrition Conference,
Ministry of Health, Dubai, 48-53 (in Arabic).
13. Musaiger AO (1995): Nutritional Status in GCC Countries. In Musaiger AO and
Miladi S (editors). Proceedings of the State of Food and Nutrition in the GCC countries.
UAE University/FAO/Cairo, Al-Ain, UAE, 10-21 (in Arabic).
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(editors). Proceedings of the State of Food and Nutrition in the GCC countries. UAE
University/FAO/Cairo, Al-Ain, UAE, 37-84 (in Arabic).
15. Musaiger AO and Abdul-Qafoor (1995): Nutritional Status in UAE. In Musaiger AO
and Miladi S (editors). Proceedings of the State of Food and Nutrition in the GCC
countries. UAE University/FAO/Cairo, Al-Ain, UAE, 85-95 (in Arabic).
16. Musaiger AO and Khunji Z (1995): Food Control in Bahrain. In Musaiger AO and
Miladi S (editors). Proceedings of the State of Food and Nutrition in the GCC
Countries. UAE University/FAO/Cairo, Al-Ain, UAE, 114-120 (in Arabic).
17. Musaiger AO (1996). Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Women and Children in Arabian
Gulf Countries. In Musaiger AO and Miladi, S. (editors). Proceedings of the Workshop
on Micronutrient Deficiencies in the Arab Middle East Countries. FAO, Cairo, 11-15.
18. Musaiger AO (1996). Establishing Food Composition Tables for Bahrain. In Musaiger
AO and Miladi, S. (editors). Proceedings of the Workshop on Establishing Food
Composition Tables for the Arab Countries in the Gulf. FAO, Cairo, 47-56.

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19. Musaiger AO (1996). Establishing Standard Recipes for Food Composition Purposes
in Oman. In Musaiger AO and Miladi, S. (editors). Proceedings of the Workshop on
Establishing Food Composition Tables for the Arab Countries in the Gulf, FAO, Cairo,
57-68.
20. Ali, MZ., Musaiger, AO, Ali, M and Rao, M. (1996). Composition of some Traditional
Foods and Dishes in the Arab Gulf Countries. In Musaiger AO and Miladi, S (editors).
Proceedings of the Workshop on Establishing Food Composition Tables for the Arab
Countries in the Gulf, FAO, Cairo, 69-74.
21. Musaiger AO (1997) Factors Associated with Micronutrient Deficiencies in the GCC
Countries. In Musaiger AO and Miladi, S. (editors). Proceedings of the Workshop on
Prevention and Control of Micronutrient Deficiencies in the GCC Countries, FAO,
RNE, Cairo, 10-14.
22. Musaiger AO (1997) Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Bahrain. In Musaiger AO and
Miladi, S. (editors). Proceedings of the Workshop on Prevention and Control of
Micronutrient Deficiencies in the GCC Countries, FAO, RNE, Cairo, 21-27.
23. Musaiger AO and H. Al-Ansari (1997). Anaemia in Qatar. In Musaiger AO and
Miladi, S. (editors). Proceedings of the Workshop on Prevention and Control of
Micronutrient Deficiencies in the GCC Countries, FAO, RNE, Cairo, 28-31.
24. Musaiger AO (1998). Prevalence of Obesity in the United Arab Emirates. In
Musaiger AO (editor), Proceedings of symposium on Obesity, Current Situation and
Prospective, Dubai Medical Area, UAE, 13-19 (in Arabic).
25. Musaiger AO (1998). Social Factors Associated with Obesity. In Musaiger AO
(editor), Proceedings of Symposium on Obesity, Current Situation and Prospective,
Dubai, UAE, 48-52 (in Arabic).
26. Musaiger AO (1998). Wrong Beliefs Related to Obesity. In Musaiger AO (editor),
Proceedings of Symposium on Obesity, Current Situation and Prospective, Dubai,
UAE, 92-96 (in Arabic).
27. Musaiger AO (1998). Activities to Establish Food Composition Data in the Arab Gulf
Countries. In Musaiger AO and Miladi S (editor). Establishing Food Composition
Data for the Near East. FAO/ANSO/BCSR, Cairo, Egypt, 17-25.
28. Musaiger AO and Khunji Z (1999). Food Safety and Regulation in Bahrain. In Miladi
S and Musaiger AO (editor). Food Quality and Safety in the Near East Region.
FAO/BCSR, Cairo, Egypt, 57-61.
29. Musaiger AO and Al-Ansari, M (2000). Barriers to Practising Physical Activity among
Women in the Arab Countries. In Musaiger AO and Miladi S (editors), Nutrition and
Physical Activity in the Arab Countries of the Near East. Bahrain Center for Studies
and Research, FAO/Regional Office, Cairo, Egypt, 71-81.
30. Musaiger AO (2010). Obesity in the Arab Word: Prevalence, Causes and Prevention.
In Musaiger AO (editor), Obesity in the Arab Word: Current Situation and Prospective,
Arab Center for Nutrition, Bahrain, pp 10-25.
31. Musaiger AO and Al-Ahdal E (2010): Social and Dietary Factors Associated with
Obesity among Women in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In Musaiger AO (editor), Obesity in
the Arab Word: Current Situation and prospective, Arab Center for Nutrition, Bahrain,
pp217-225.

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32. Musaiger AO et al (2010): The Role of Mass Media in Sliminess among Arabian Girls.
In Musaiger AO (editor), Obesity in the Arab Word: Current Situation and Prospective,
Arab Centre for Nutrition, Bahrain, pp 226-232.
33. Musaiger AO and Al-Hazza HM (2010): Al-Harkah Barakah Programme to Promote
Physical Activity among School Children in the GCC Countries. In Musaiger AO
(editor), Obesity in the Arab Word: Current Situation and Prospective, Arab Center for
Nutrition. Bahrain, pp 314-321.
BOOKS
1. Musaiger AO (1981): Food and Nutritional Indicators for Bahrain, Ministry of Health,
Bahrain, 95 pp.
2. Musaiger AO (1981): Food Habits in Bahrain, Dietary Practices and Social Occasions.
Ministry of Health, Bahrain, 62 pp. (in Arabic).
3. Musaiger AO (1981): Alcohol and Drug Consumption in Bahrain, Bahrain Society of
Sociologist, Bahrain, 70 pp. (in Arabic).
4. Musaiger AO (1981): Social and Economic Factors Affecting Food Consumption in
Bahrain, Ministry of Health, Bahrain, 55 pp.
5. Musaiger AO (1983): Traditional Foods and Dishes in Bahrain (Nutritional Value and
Health Aspects), Ministry of Information, Bahrain, 140 pp. (in Arabic).
6. Musaiger AO (editor) (1984): Studies on Nutrition in Bahrain, Summaries of the Main
Studies Carried Out by the Nutrition Unit, 1981-1983, Ministry of Health, Bahrain, 42
pp.
7. Musaiger AO (1985): Youth and Drug Dependence in the Arabian Gulf States,
Rebyaan for Publication and Distribution, Kuwait, 244 pp. (in Arabic).
8. Al-Awadi A, El-Shehabi K and Musaiger AO (1985): Guidelines for Therapeutic
Diets. Ministry of Health. Bahrain, 80 pp. (in Arabic).
9. Musaiger AO and Al-Dallal ZS (1985): Food Composition Tables for Use in Bahrain.
Ministry of Health, Bahrain, 80 pp.
10. Musaiger AO (1986): School Feeding in Bahrain. Ministry of Health, Bahrain, 30 pp.
(in Arabic).
11. Musaiger AO and Lankarani S (1986): A Study of Baby Food Available in Bahrain.
Ministry of Health, Bahrain, 42 pp.
12. Musaiger AO (1986): How to Get Rid of Obesity. Al-Eslah Society, Bahrain, 64 pp.
(in Arabic).
13. Musaiger AO (1987): Food Shopping Behaviour in the Supermarket in Bahrain,
Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bahrain, 44 pp. (in Arabic).
14. Musaiger AO (1986): A Study on Bread in Bahrain, Consumption, Processing and
Nutritive Value. Bahrain Center for Research and Studies. 65 pp. (in Arabic).
15. Musaiger AO and Al-Othiameen, AE (1988): Traditional Dishes in Bahrain and Saudi
Arabia. Arab Printing and Publishing House, Bahrain. 102 pp. (in Arabic).
16. Musaiger AO (1988): Traditional Dishes of Bahrain (Methods of Preparation and its
Nutritive Value). Al-Yamani Commercial and Management Services Bureau. Bahrain,
52 pp.
17. Musaiger AO (1988): The Situation of Fisheries in Bahrain. Al-Yamani Commercial
and Management Services Bureau. Bahrain, 48 pp.

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18. Musaiger AO (1989): Nutrition for Athletes. Arab Printing and Publishing House,
Bahrain. 60 pp. (in Arabic).
19. Musaiger AO, Abdulsalam M and Marzooq Q (1989): Anthropometric Measurements
and Food Habits of Athletes in Bahrain. Ministry of Health, Bahrain 80 pp. (in Arabic).
20. Musaiger AO (1989): Manual on Food and Nutrition. Ministry of Health, Bahrain, 86
pp. (in Arabic).
21. Musaiger AO (1990): Food and Nutrition in the Arabian Gulf Countries. An Annotated
Bibliography. FAO/ Ministry of Health, Bahrain, 97 pp.
22. Musaiger AO (1990): Feeding Your Child During the First Year, Ahmadi Group,
Bahrain, 48 pp. (in Arabic).
23. Musaiger AO (1990): Child Nutrition in the Arab Gulf. Kuwait Society for the
Development of Arab Childhood, Kuwait, 55 pp. (in Arabic).
24. Musaiger AO (editor) (1990): Proceedings of the National Seminar on Food and
Nutrition Surveillance, FAO/Ministry of Health, Bahrain, 95 pp. (In Arabic).
25. Musaiger AO (1991): Social Factors Affecting Breastfeeding in Bahrain. Ministry of
Health/UNICEF, Gulf Area Office, Bahrain, 44 pp. (in Arabic).
26. Musaiger AO (1991): Towards a Food and Nutrition Policy in Bahrain. Ministry of
Health, Bahrain, 40 pp.
27. Musaiger AO (1991): Your Health and Nutrition in Ramadan, Ahmadi Group, Bahrain,
40 pp. (in Arabic).
28. Musaiger AO (1993): Traditional Foods in Arabian Gulf Countries. FAO/RNEA,
Egypt, Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain, 92 pp.
29. Harfouche JK and Musaiger AO. (1993): Breastfeeding Patterns, A Review of Studies
in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, Second Edition, World Health Organization,
Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, Alexandria, Egypt, 231 pp.
30. Musiager AO (1993): The State of Food and Nutrition in Bahrain: UNICEF/Gulf Area
Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 85 pp.
31. Musaiger AO (1993): A Handbook of Food Hygiene, Awal Press, Bahrain, 80 pp.
32. Musaiger AO (1993): Nutritional and Health Status of Adolescent Girls in Bahrain.
Awal Press, Bahrain, 36 pp.
33. Musaiger AO and Khunji Z (1994): Knowledge and Attitudes of Secondary Teachers
and Students toward Environment. Dar Al-Hekmah, Bahrain, 70 pp. (in Arabic).
34. Musiager AO and Abdul-Qafoor AM (editors) (1994): Proceedings of School Nutrition
Conference, Ministry of Health, Dubai, 80 pp. (in Arabic).
35. Musiager AO (1994): A Handbook of Human Nutrition, University Book-Shop, Abu-
Dhabi, 180 pp. (in Arabic).
36. Musaiger AO and Al-Najar L (1994): Breastfeeding and Fertility in Bahrain, Kuwait
Society for the Development of Arab Childhood, Kuwait, 62 pp. (in Arabic).
37. Musaiger AO (1995): Nutritive Value of Foods, University Bookshop, Abu-Dhabi,
UAE, 80 pp. (in Arabic).
38. Musaiger AO and Miladi S (editors) (1995) : Proceedings of Workshop on the State of
Food and Nutrition in the GCC countries, UAE University and FAO/Cairo, Al-Ain,
UAE, 184 pp. (in Arabic).
39. Musaiger AO (1995): Traditional Dishes in the Arabian Gulf Countries, Al-Ain
printing Establishment, 184 pp (in Arabic).

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40. Musaiger AO and Miladi S (editors) (1995): Food Consumption Patterns and Dietary
Habits in the Arab Countries of the Gulf, FAO, RNE, Cairo, 134 pp.
41. Musaiger AO and Miladi S (editors) (1996): Diet-Related Non-Communicable
Diseases in the Arab Countries of the Gulf. FAO, RNE, Cairo, 117 pp.
42. Musaiger AO and Miladi S (editors) (1996): Micronutrient Deficiencies in the Arab
Middle East Countries. FAO, RNE, Cairo, 100 pp.
43. Musiager AO and Miladi S (editors) (1996): Proceedings of the Workshop on
Establishing Food Composition Data for the Arab Countries of the Gulf. FAO, RNE,
Cairo, 154 pp.
44. Musaiger AO (editor) (1997) : Food and Nutrition. Academia, Beirut, Lebanon, 770
pp. (in Arabic).
45. Musaiger AO (1996) : Community Nutrition. Dar Al-Qalam, Dubai, UAE, 325 pp (in
Arabic).
46. Musaiger AO (1996) : Traditional Dishes of Arabian Gulf. Al-Ain Printing Est., UAE,
44pp.
47. Musaiger AO and Miladi. S (1997) : The State of Food and Nutrition in the Near East.
FAO/RNE, Cairo, 80 pp.
48. Musaiger AO (1997) : Manual for Group Feeding, Arab Nutrition Society, Al-Ain,
UAE, 45 pp. (in Arabic).
49. Musaiger AO (1997): Traditional Dishes of Oman, Al-Ain Printing Est; UAE, 25 pp.
(Arabic), 25 pp. (English).
50. Musaiger AO and Miladi S. (editors) (1997). Proceedings of the Workshop on
Prevention and Control of Micronutrient Deficiencies in the GCC Countries.
FAO/RNE, Cairo, Egypt, 140 pp.
51. Musaiger AO (1997): Nutrition Education. Dar Al-Qalam, Dubai, UAE, 200 pp. (in
Arabic).
52. Musaiger, AO. (1997) Traditional Foods in Arabian Gulf Countries, Dar Al-Qalam,
Dubai, UAE., 180 pp (in Arabic).
53. Musaiger, AO. (1997): Height, Weight, Arm Circumference and Skinfold Thickness
ofchildren Aged 6-18 years in Bahrain. Arab Nutrition Society, Al-Ain, UAE, 20 pp.
54. Musaiger AO (1997). Impact of Gatt on Food Industry in the GCC Countries,
FAO/RNE/ Bahrain Centre for Studies and Research, Bahrain, 56 pp (in Arabic).
55. Musaiger AO (editors) (1998). Proceedings of the Symposium on Obesity, Current
Situation and Prospective. Dubai Medical Area, UAE, 112p. (in Arabic).
56. Musaiger AO (1998). Studies on Food and Nutrition in Bahrain, Bahrain Center for
Studies and Research, Bahrain, 328p (in Arabic).
57. Musaiger AO and Miladi S (editors) (1998). Nutrition Situation and Food Control in
the GCC Countries. Bahrain Center for Studies and Research/FAO/RNEA, Bahrain,
110p. (in Arabic).
58. Musaiger AO and Miladi S (editors) (1998). Establishing Food Composition Data for
the Near East. FAO/ANSO/BCSR, Cairo, Egypt, 126p.
59. Musaiger AO and Zein MAC (1999). Food and Mankind. Arab Nutrition Society,
Bahrain, 126 p (in Arabic).
60. Musaiger AO and Al-Roomi, K.A. and Al-Awadi, A. (1999): Lifestyle and Dietary
Patterns Associated with Acute Myocardial Infarction in the Bahraini Population.
Bahrain Center for Studies and Research, Bahrain, 72p.

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61. Musaiger AO and Al-Sayyad, J. (1999): Nutritional Status of Mothers and Preschool
Children in Bahrain. Bahrain Center for Studies and Research, Bahrain, 44p.
62. Musaiger AO (editor) (1999): Quality of Drinking Water in Bahrain. Bahrain Center
for Studies and Research, Bahrain, 98p (in Arabic).
63. Miladi, SS and Musaiger AO (1999): Food Quality and Safety in the Near East.
Bahrain Center for Studies and Research/FAO, RNE, Cairo, 112p.
64. Musaiger AO (editor) (2000): Studies on Nutrition and Health Education. Bahrain
Center for Studies and Research/Arab Nutrition Society, Manama, Bahrain, 70p (in
Arabic).
65. Musaiger AO (2000): Dietary Habits and Some Health Problems in Elderly Native
Bahrainis. Bahrain Center for Studies and Research, Manama, Bahrain, 33p.
66. Musaiger AO and Miladi, S (editors) (2000): Nutrition and Physical Activity in the
Arab Countries of the Near East. Bahrain Center for Studies and Research/FAO,
Regional Office, Cairo, 158p.
67. Musaiger AO (2000): Micronutrient Deficiencies and Diet-Related Chronic Diseases in
the Arab Gulf Countries. Bahrain Center for Studies and Research, Manama, Bahrain,
160p.
68. Musaiger AO (2001): Promoting Healthy Nutrition in School Curricula in the GCC
Countries. Bahrain Center for Studies and Research/UNESCO, Arabian Gulf. 222p (in
Arabic)
69. Musaiger AO and Mistry N (2001): Obesity in the Arab Gulf Countries: An Annotated
Bibliography. Bahrain Center for Studies and Research. Bahrain. 94p (in Arabic).
70. Musaiger AO (editor) (2001): Principles of Therapeutic Nutrition. Dar-Al-Qalam,
Dubai, UAE, 500p (in Arabic).
71. Musaiger AO and Miladi S (2002): Establishing Food-Based Dietary Guidelines.
FAO/Bahrain Center for Studies and Research, Bahrain, 153p.
72. Musaiger AO (2002): Proceedings of First Arab Conference on Nutrition. Bahrain
Center for Studies and Research. Bahrain 600 p (in Arabic).
73. Musaiger AO (2002): Understand Your Food. Dar Al-Qalam, Dubai, 200 p (in
Arabic).
74. Musaiger AO (2002): Your Healthy Guide for Purchaing and Storage of Foods. Dar
Al-Qalam. Dubai, 95 p (in Arabic).
75. Musaiger AO (2002): Your Healthy Guideline for Traditional Dishes in the Arabian
Gulf, Dar Al-Qalam, Dubai, 100 p (in Arabic).
76. Musaiger AO (2002): Your Health in Your Food, Dar Al-Qalam, Dubai, 100 p (in
Arabic).
77. Musaiger AO (2002): Dictionary of Traditional Foods and Dishes in the Arab
Countries, Dar Al-Qalam, Dubai, 120 p (in Arabic).
78. Musaiger AO (2004): Food Fortification. Arab Center for Nutrition, Bahrain,90 p (in
Arabic).
79. Musaiger AO (Editor) (2004): School Nutrition in the Arab Countries. Bahrain Center
for Studies and Research, Bahrain, 104, p (in Arabic).
80. Musaiger AO et al (2005): Dietary Habits and Lifestyle of Adult Population in
Bahrain. Bahrain Center for Studies and Research, Bahrain, 96p (in Arabic).
81. Musaiger AO et al (2005): Health and Dietary Habits of Women in Oman. Bahrain
Center for Studies and Research, Bahrain, 48p (in Arabic).

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82. Musaiger AO (2005): Planning and Writing Nutritional Research. Bahrain Centre for
Studies and Research, Bahrain, 124p (in Arabic).
83. Musaiger AO (2006): Food Composition Tables for Arab Gulf Countries. Arab Center
for Nutrition, Bahrain, 180p (Arabic and English).
84. Musaiger AO (editor) (2006): Assessment and Management of Obesity. Arab Center
for Nutrition, Bahrain, 100p (in Arabic).
85. Musaiger AO (editor) (2006): Nutrition of Children and Adolescents in the Arabian
Gulf Countries. Arab Center for Nutrition, Bahrain,180p (in Arabic).
86. Musaiger AO (editor) (2007): Nutrition, Obesity and Physical Activity. Arab Center
for Nutrition. Bahrain, 582p (in Arabic).
87. Musaiger AO and Al-Zaiany A (editor): The Environmental Situation in Bahrain.
Bahrain Center for Study and Research, Bahrain, 470p (in Arabic).
88. Musaiger AO (editor) (2009): The Arab Encyclopedia of Food and Nutrition.
Academia Press.Lebanon, 1300p (in Arabic).
89. Musaiger AO (editor) (2008): Proceeding of the Third Arab Conference on Nutrition,
Arab Center for Nutrition, Bahrain, 400p (in Arabic).
90. Musaiger AO (editor) (2010): Obesity in the Arab Word: Current Situation and
Prospective. Arab Center for Nutrition. Bahrain, 347p (in Arabic).
91. Musaiger AO (Editor)(2011): A complete Reference in Food Safety and Hygiene. Al-
Dar Al-Arabia Publisher, Lebanon, 850p (in Arabic).
92. Musaiger AO (2011): Food Consumption Tables for Kingdom of Bahrain. Arab Center
for Nutrition, Bahrain, 145p (in Arabic).
93. Musager AO (2011): Food Consumption Patterns in The Eastern Meditteranean
Region, Arab Center for Nutrition, Bahrain, 101p.
94. Musaiger AO, Faiza Kalam, Mutasim Zein alabdeen (2012): Overweight and Obesity
in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, An Annotated Bibliography, 2000-2011. Arab
Center for Nutrition, Bahrain, 705p.
95. Musaiger AO(2012): The Simple Guide for Writing Resaerch.Arab Center for
Nutrition. Bahrain, 55p ( in Arabic).
CHAPTERS AND ARTICLES IN BOOKS
1. Musaiger AO (1988): Encouragement and Support of Breastfeeding in the Arab Gulf
States. In Jelliffe and Jelliffe (editors), Programmes to Promote Breastfeeding. Oxford
University Press. U.K., 145-149.
2. Musaiger AO and Al-Sayyad J (1995): Dietary Habits of Preschool Children in
Bahrain. In Musaiger A and Miladi S (editors): Food Consumption Patterns and Dietary
Habits in the Arab Countries of the Gulf, UAE University, FAO/Cairo, 18-30.
3. Musaiger AO (1995): Dietary Habits of Adolescent Girls in Bahrain. In Musaiger AO
and Miladi S (editors): Food Consumption Patterns and Dietary Habits in the Arab
Countries of the Gulf, UAE University, FAO/Cairo, 31-40.
4. Musaiger AO and Radwan HM (1995): Food Frequency Intake of University Female
Students in UAE. In Musaiger AO and Miladi S (editors): Food Consumption Patterns
and Dietary Habits in the Arab Countries of the Gulf, UAE University, FAO/Cairo, 69-
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5. Musaiger AO and Al-Nasser Y (1995): Socioeconomic Factors Affecting Percapita
Food Consumption in Bahrain. In Musaiger AO and Miladi S (editors): Food
Consumption Patterns and Dietary Habits in the Arab Countries of the Gulf, UAE
University, FAO/Cairo 1-17.
6. Musaiger AO (1995) Dietary Habits of Mothers and Children in Southern Region of
Oman. In Musaiger AO and Miladi S (editors): Food Consumption Patterns and Dietary
Habits in the Arab Countries of the Gulf, UAE University, FAO/Cairo, 78-87.
7. Musaiger AO (1996). Diet-Related Non-Communicable Disease in Bahrain. In
Musaiger AO and Miladi S (Editors): Diet-Related Non-Communicable Diseases in the
Arab Countries of the Gulf, FAO/Cairo, 34-45.
8. Hassan A and Musiager AO (1996). Nutrition Related Chronic Diseases in Qatar. In
Musaiger AO and Miladi S (editors). Diet-Related Non-communicable Diseases in the
Arab Countries of the Gulf. FAO/Cairo, 58 - 72.
9. Musaiger AO (1996). Trends in Diet-Related Chronic Diseases in UAE. In Musaiger
AO and Miladi S (editors). Diet-Related Non-Communicable Diseases in the Arab
Countries of the Gulf. FAO/Cairo, 99-117.
10. Musaiger AO (1997): Diet-Related Chronic Diseases. In Musaiger AO (editor): Food
and Nutrition. Academia, Beirut, Lebanon, 543-592p (in Arabic).
11. Miladi S and Musaiger AO (1997): Food Production and Consumption in the Arab
Countries. In Musaiger AO (editor): Food and Nutrition. Academia, Beirut, Lebanon,
145-169p (in Arabic).
12. Musaiger AO and Rajeb H (1997): Traditional Foods in the Arab World. In Musaiger
AO (editor): Food and Nutrition. Academia, Beirut, Lebanon, 109-143p (in Arabic).
13. Musaiger AO and Al-Horani H (1997) : Balanced Diet and Dietary Management. In
Musaiger AO (editor): Food and Nutrition. Academia, Beirut, Lebanon, 85-107p (in
Arabic).
14. Musaiger AO (1997): Diet-Related Non-Communicable Diseases in the Middle East
Countries. In Shetty P. and McPherson K. (editors): Diet, Nutrition, and Chronic
Disease. John Wiley and Sons, Ltd., London, 37-40p.
15. Musaiger AO (1997): Traditional Medicine in the Arabian Gulf. In Tradition and
Culture (prepared by a group of social specialists), Dar Al-Qalam, Dubai, UAE, 109-
148p (in Arabic).
16. Musaiger AO (2000): Principles of Nutrition Education. In Musaiger AO (editor):
Studies on Nutrition and Health Education. Bahrain Center for Studies and Research.
Manama, Bahrain, 1-12p (in Arabic).
17. Musaiger AO (2001): Promoting Healthy Nutrition in Schools. In Musaiger AO
(editor): Promoting Healthy Nutrition in School Curricula in the GCC Countries.
Bahrain Center for Studies and Research, Manama, Bahrain, 25-34p (in Arabic).
18. Musaiger AO (2001): Diseases of Digestive System. In Musaiger AO (editor):
Principles of Therapeutic Nutrition. Dar-Al-Qalam, Dubai, UAE, 47-75p (in Arabic).
19. Musaiger AO (2001): Obesity. In Musaiger AO (editor): Principles of Therapeutic
Nutrition. Dar-Al-Qalam, Dubai, UAE, 205-241p (in Arabic).
20. Musaiger AO (2006): Snacking Between meals. In Musaiger AO. (editor) Nutrition of
Children and Adolescents in the Arabian Gulf Countries. Bahrain Center for Studies
and Research, Bahrain.

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21. Musaiger AO (2009): Food Fortification. In Musaiger AO (editor), Arabic
Encyclopedia of Food and Nutrition, Academia Publisher, Lebanon, pp 268-283 (in
Arabic).
22. Musaiger AO (2009): Balanced Nutrition and Diet Management. In Musaiger AO
(editor), Arabic Encyclopedia of Food and Nutrition, Academia Publisher, Lebanon, pp
394-417 (in Arabic).
23. Musaiger AO (2009): Methods of Nutrition Assessments In Musaiger AO (editor),
Arabic Encyclopedia of Food and Nutrition, Academia Publisher, Lebanon, pp 418-
341(in Arabic).
24. Musaiger AO (2009): Nutrition During Lifestyle. In Musaiger AO (editor), Arabic
Encyclopedia of Food and Nutrition, Academia Publisher, Lebanon, pp 490-531 in
Arabic).
25. Musaiger AO (2009): Fast Foods. In Musaiger AO (editor), Arabic Encyclopedia of
Food and Nutrition, Academia Publisher, Lebanon, pp 710-490 (in Arabic).
26. Musaiger AO (2011): Safety of Food Fortification. In Musaiger AO (editor), Complete
Reference in Food Safety and Hygiene, Al-Dar Al-Arabia, Lebanon, pp – (in Arabic).
UNPUBLISHED REPORTS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS
1. Musaiger AO (1975): Nutrition Status in Bahraini Schools, Ministry of Education,
Bahrain, 46 pp. (in Arabic).
2. Musaiger AO (1981): Assessment of Dietary Services in Hospitals in Bahrain,
Ministry of Health, Bahrain, 49 pp. (English).
3. Musiager AO and Al-Dallal ZS (1983): Some Factors Influencing Causes of Death in
Bahrain, Ministry of Health, 51 pp. (Arabic), 45 pp. (English).
4. Musiager AO (1983). The Influence of Advertisements on Food Behaviour. Alfasial
Med. J. 6: 28-33 (in Arabic).
5. Musaiger AO and Al-Dallal ZS (1984): Information Present on the Label of
Prepackaged Foods Available in the Market of Bahrain, Ministry of Health, Bahrain, 31
pp. (Arabic), 17 pp. (English).
6. Musaiger AO and Abdulaziz SA (1985): Nutritional Disorders Among Hospitalized
Patients in Bahrain, Ministry of Health, Bahrain, 30 pp.
7. Musaiger AO (1987): Report on the Intercountry Symposium on Nutrition Education
in the Gulf States. J. Gulf Arabian Peninsula Studies, 51: 35-57 (in Arabic).
8. Musaiger AO (1987): Bahrain Nutrition Profile. Report Submitted to the FAO of UN,
12 pp.
9. Musaiger AO (1987): Evaluation of the Mobile Nutrition Education Programme.
Ministry of Health, Bahrain, 10 pp. (in Arabic).
10. Musaiger AO (1987): Nutrition Situation in Bahrain (An Overview). Report
Submitted to the FAO of UN, 12 pp.
11. Musaiger AO (1988): Nutrition Education in Kuwait. Report Submitted to the
UNICEF, Gulf Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 20 pp. (English),.10 pp.
12. Musaiger AO (1988): A Rapid Assessment of Weaning Habits in Oman. Report
Submitted to the UNICEF, Oman Office, 60 pp.
13. Musaiger AO (1988): Food Shopping Behaviour in Bahrain. Ministry of Health,
Bahrain, 42 pp.

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14. Musaiger AO (1988): Report on the Second Gulf Marketing Conference. J. Gulf
Arabian Peninsula Studies, 55: 271-275 (in Arabic).
15. Musaiger AO (1988): Food Marketing Through Groceries and Small Shops in
Bahrain. Paper Presented to the Second Gulf Marketing Conference, Bahrain 26-28
March, 1988.
16. Musaiger AO (1989): Everybody Eat Bread. The Caravan (Saudi Arabia), 42-47 (in
Arabic).
17. Musaiger AO (1989): Food Habits of Pregnant Mother in Oman. UNICEF/Oman, 27
pp.
18. Musaiger AO (1989): Food Habits of Pre-School Children in Oman. UNICEF/Oman,
25 pp.
19. Musaiger AO (1989): Food Habits of Adolescent Girls in Oman. UNICEF/Oman, 26
pp.
20. Musaiger AO (1989): Traditional Foods in the Arabian Gulf Countries. Report
submitted to the FAO, Rome, Italy, 112 pp.
21. Musaiger AO and Khunji ZA (1989): Attitudes of Consumers Towards Certain Brand
Names of Food Products. Ministry of Health, Bahrain, 37 pp. (in Arabic).
22. Musaiger AO (1991): Food and Nutrition in Southern Region of Oman.
UNICEF/Oman, 30 pp.
23. Musiager AO (1983): Towards Simple Nutritional Education to Illiterate People.
Paper presented to the Workshop in Educational Materials for Illiterate Women.
Ministry of Education, Bahrain, Sept. 24-29, 9 pp. (in Arabic).
24. Musaiger AO (1989): Nutrition Research in Bahrain, Situation Analysis. Paper
presented to Intercountry Consultation on Nutrition Research and Training, Tunisia,
August 7-11, 19089, 10 pp.
25. Musiager AO (1989): The State of Food and Nutrition of Children in the Arabian
Gulf Countries. Paper presented to the Arab Symposium on Children Feedings and
Food Industry. Baghdad, Iraq, June 19-22, 1989, 15 pp. (in Arabic).
26. Musaiger AO (1989): Evaluation of Labeling of Baby Foods in the Arabian Gulf
Countries. Paper presented to the Symposium on Organization and Management of
Food Laboratory in the Middle East. Abu Dhabi, UAE, October 21-23, 1989, 16 pp.
(in Arabic).
27. Musaiger AO (1989): Elements of a Food and Nutrition Policy in Bahrain. Paper
presented to Intercountry Workshop on National Nutrition Policy, Alexandria, Egypt,
November 26-30, 989, 10 pp.
28. Musaiger AO and Dannish SA (1990): Aflatoxin in Raw Foods Commonly
Consumed in Bahrain (a pilot study). Report submitted to Bahrain Center for Research
and Studies, Bahrain, 6 pp.
29. Musaiger AO (1990): Community Nutrition in Bahrain. Paper presented to the WHO
Workshop on community Nutrition, Belgrade, May 24-27, 1990, 15 pp.
30. Musiager AO and Al-Sayyad, J (1991): Nutritional Status of Mothers and Children in
Bahrain. Ministry of Health, Bahrain, 70 pp.
31. Musiager AO (1991): Review and Evaluation of Action to Implementation of Code of
Human Milk Substitutes in Yemen Republic. Report submitted to WHO/Geneva,
Switzerland 100 pp.
32. Musaiger AO (1991): Not All Change is Good. World Health, July-August, 20-22.

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33. Musaiger AO (1991): Overview on MCH research in EMR. Paper presented to the
WHO/EMRO Intercountry consultation on research for promotion of maternal health,
Cairo, Egypt, 3-7 Nov. 1991, 6 pp.
34. Musaiger AO (1991): Dietary Change in Arab World. Report submitted to
WHO/EMRO. 9 pp.
35. Musaiger AO (1991): Diabetes Mellitus in Bahrain, Situation Analysis. Paper
submitted to WHO/EMRO task-force for the development of diabetes control
programmes in the EMR. Alexandria, Egypt, 14-15, Nov. 1991.
36. Musaiger AO and Al-Asfoor D (1991): A Study on the Information Declared on
Canned Foods in Oman. UNICEF/Muscat, 10 pp. (in Arabic).
37. Musiager AO (1991): A Proposal for Activities and Function of Nutrition Section.
Report Submitted to UNICEF/Muscat, 20 pp. (in Arabic).
38. Musiager AO (1992): Dietary Habits of Elderly People in Bahrain. Report submitted
to WHO/EMRO, 40 pp.
39 .Musiager AO (1992): Health and Nutritional Status of Omani Families. Report
Submitted to UNICEF/Muscat, 200 pp.
40. Musiager AO (1992): Drug Abuse in Kuwait. Report submitted to ESCWA of UN,
Amman, Jordan, 20 pp.
41. Musaiger AO (1992): A Proposal for Establishment and Initial Operation of Nutrition
Institute for the Arab Gulf Countries. Ministry of Health, Bahrain, 24 pp.
42. Musiager AO (1992): The State of Food, Nutrition and Health in the United Arab
Emirates. Report submitted to the Ministry of Health, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 93 pp.
43. Musiager AO (1992)Dietary Habits and Nutritional Status in UAE. Report submitted
to the Ministry of Health, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 100 pp. (in Arabic).
44. Musaiger AO (1993): Public Health Impact of Food Contaminants in Bahrain. Paper
submitted to the sub-regional workshop on "Food Additives and Contaminants", Abu
Dhabi, 24-27 Jan., 1993, 11 pp.
45. Bin-Dyna KM, Jaidah JH, Musaiger AO (1993): Microbial Food contamination and
Food Borne Diseases in Bahrain. Paper submitted to the sub-regional workshop on
"Food Additives and Contaminants", Abu Dhabi, 22-27 Jan., 1993, 8 pp.
46. Musaiger AO et al (1993): Social and Dietary Factors Associated with Acute
Myocardial Infarction in Bahrain, a Case-Control Study. Report submitted to
WHO/EMRO, Alexandria, Egypt, 65 pp.
47. Musaiger AO (1993): Health of Adolescent Girls in Bahrain. Report Submitted to
WHO/EMRO, Alexandria, Egypt, 43 pp.
48. Musiager AO (1993): Evaluation of World Food Programme in Yemen Republic,
Nutrition Aspect, FAO, Rome, 30 pp.
49. Musaiger AO (1994). Nutrition Profile for Countries in the Near-East Report
Submitted to FAO, Rome, 305 pp.
50. Musaiger AO et al (1994): Wastage in Food Delivered to Female University Students,
Report Submitted to UAE University, Al-Ain, 10 pp. (in Arabic).
51. Musiager AO (1995): Evaluation of Nutrition Education Programme in Oman (A
Case Study), Report Submitted to Food and Nutrition Division, FAO, Rome, 20 pp.
52. Musaiger AO (1995): Consultancy Report on: National Plan of Action for Nutrition in
Syria. Report Submitted to Food and Nutrition Division, FAO, Rome, 45 pp.

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53. Musaiger AO (1996): Nutrition Profile for Adolescent Girls in the Arabian Gulf.
Report submitted to WHO/EMRO, Alexandria, Egypt, 15 pp.
54. Musaiger AO (1996): The Impact of GATT on the Food Industry in the GCC
countries. Paper submitted to the Symposium on the Future of Food Industry in the
GCC countries, Bahrain 29 May, 1996.
55. Musaiger AO (1996): Consultancy Report on: Review and Finalize the Draft National
Plan of Action for Nutrition for Kuwait. Report Submitted to Food and Nutrition
Division, FAO, Rome, 45 pp.
56. Musaiger AO (1996): Report on the Workshop on Prevention and Control of
Micronutrient Deficiencies in the GCC countries. Report submitted to FAO/RNE,
Cairo, 18 pp.
57. Musaiger AO and Ali, MZ (1996): Food and Mankind. UAE University, Al-Ain, 160
pp. (in Arabic).
58. Musaiger AO (1998). A plan of Action for Nutrition Activities. Report Submitted to
Al-Ain Medical Area, UAE, 30pp (in Arabic).
59. Musaiger AO (1998). Evaluation of Nutritional Programmes in the Arab Gulf
Countries. Report Sumitted to FAO/Rome, 41 pp.
60. Musaiger AO (1998). Food Safety and Regulation in Bahrain. Bahrain Center for
Studies and Research, Bahrain, 29 pp.
61. Musaiger AO (1998). Arabization of Food and Nutrition Sciences. Bahrain Center
for Studies and Research, Bahrain, 10 pp. (in Arabic).
62. Musaiger AO (2001): Fortification of Wheat Flour in Bahrain. Report submitted to
Bahrain Flour Company, Bahrain, 80 pp.