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Translational nutrition research at UC-Davis – the key role of the clinical and translational science center     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kasim-Karakas, S., Hyson, D., Halsted, C., Van Loan, M.D., Chedin, E., Berglund, L. 2010. Translational Nutrition Research at UC-Davis – the Key Role of the Clinical and Translational Science Center. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 1190:179-83.

Impact of multiple micronutrient vs. iron - folic acid supplements on maternal anemia and micronutrient status in pregnancy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Allen, L.H., Peerson, J.M. 2009. Impact of multiple micronutrient vs. iron - folic acid supplements on maternal anemia and micronutrient status in pregnancy. Food and Nutrition Bulletin. Vol. 30, No. 4.

Soy Isoflavones for Reducing Bone Loss (SIRBL) Study: Randomized Three Year Intervention in Postmenopausal Women     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alekel, D.L., Van Loan, M.D., Koehler, K.J., Hanson, L.N., Stewart, J.W., Hanson, K.B., Genschel, U., Gertz, E.R., Kurzer, M.S., Peterson, C.T., Beer, B. 2009. Soy Isoflavones for Reducing Bone Loss (SIRBL) Study: Randomized Three Year Intervention in Postmenopausal Women. American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. 91(1):218-30.

DAIRY-RICH DIETS AUGMENT FAT LOSS ON AN ENERGY-RESTRICTED DIET: A MULTICENTER TRIAL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zemel, M.B., Teegarden, D., Van Loan, M.D., Schoeller, D., Matkovic, V., Lyle, R., Craig, B. 2009. DAIRY-RICH DIETS AUGMENT FAT LOSS ON AN ENERGY-RESTRICTED DIET: A MULTICENTER TRIAL. Nutrients 2009, 1, 83-100.

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D is related to indicators of overall physical fitness in healthy postmenopausal women - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stewart, J.W., Alekel, D.L., Ritland, L.M., Van Loan, M.D., Gertz, E.R., Genschel, U. 2009. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D is related to indicators of overall physical fitness in healthy postmenopausal women. Menopause. 16:1093-1101.

Provision of multiple rather than two or fewer micronutrients more effectively improves growth and other outcomes in micronutrient-deficient children and adults     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Allen, L.H., Peerson, J.M., Olney, D.K. 2009. Provision of multiple rather than two or fewer micronutrients more effectively improves growth and other outcomes in micronutrient-deficient children and adults. Journal of Nutrition. 139: 1022-1030.

How common is vitamin B12 deficiency?     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Allen, L.H. 2009. How common is vitamin B12 deficiency? American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 89:693S-696S.

High concentrations of haptocorrin interfere with routine measurement of cobalamins in human serum and milk. A problem and its solution. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lildballe, D.L., Hardlei, T.F., Allen, L.H., Nexo, E. 2009. High concentrations of haptocorrin interfere with routine measurement of cobalamins in human serum and milk. A problem and its solution. Clin. Chem. Lab Med., 47:182-187.

Lipid Metabolism Predicts Changes in Body Composition during Energy Restriction in Overweight Humans     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smilowitz, J., Wiest, M.M., Watkins, S.M., Teegarden, D., Zemel, M.B., German, B.J., Van Loan, M.D. 2009. Lipid metabolism predicts changes in body composition during energy restriction in overweight individuals. Journal of Nutrition. 139:222-229.

Lipid metabolism predicts changes in body composition during energy restriction in overweight humans     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smilowitz, J., Wiest, M.M., Watkins, S.M., Teegarden, D., Zemel, M.B., Van Loan, M.D., German, B.J. 2008. Changes in lipid metabolism during energy restriction interventions. Journal of Nutrition. 139(2):222-9.

Priority areas for research on the intake, composition and health effects of nuts and peanuts     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Allen, L.H. 2008. Priority areas for research on the intake, composition and health effects of nuts and peanuts. Journal of Nutrition. 138:9, 1736S-1756S, 2008.

Longitudinal changes of pancreatic and adipocyte hormones following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Swarbrick, M.M., Austrheim-Smith, I.T., Stanhope, K.L., Van Loan, M.D., Ali, M.R., Wolfe, B.M., Havel, P.J. 2008. Longitudinal changes of pancreatic and adipocyte hormones following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.. Diabetologia.51:1901-1911.

Priority areas for research on the intake, composition, and health effects of tree nuts and peanuts     - (Proceedings)

Allen, L.H. 2008. Priority areas for research on the intake, composition, and health effects of tree nuts and peanuts. Journal of Nutrition. 138: 1763S-1765S.

FRACTION OF TOTAL PLASMA VITAMIN B12 BOUND TO TRANSCOBALAMIN CORRELATES WITH COGNITIVE FUNCTION IN ELDERLY LATINOS WITH DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Garrod, M.G., Green, R., Allen, L.H., Mungas, D.M., Jagust, W.J., Haan, M.N., Miller, J.W. 2008. THE FRACTION OF TOTAL PLASMA VITAMIN B12 BOUND TO TRANSCOBALAMIN CORRELATES WITH COGNITIVE FUNCTION IN ELDERLY LATINOS WITH DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS. Clinical Chemistry. 54:7, 1210-1217, 2008.

Maternal and child undernutrition: global and regional exposures and health consequences     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Black, R.E., Caulfield, L.E., Allen, L.H., Bhutta, Z.A., De Onis, M., Mathers, C., Ezzati, M., Rivera, J. 2008. Maternal and child undernutrition: global and regional exposures and health consequences. Lancet. 371:243-260.

To what extent can food-based approaches improve micronutrient status?     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Allen, L.H. 2008. To what extent can food-based approaches improve micronutrient status?. Trade Journal Publication. 17(S1):103-105.

Effect of additional zinc, delivered in a fortified food or liquid supplement, on energy intake, appetite and body composition of Young Peruvian children     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Arsenault, J., De Romana, D.L., Penny, M., Van Loan, M.D., Brown, K. 2008. Effect of additional zinc, delivered in a fortified food or liquid supplement, on energy intake, appetite and body composition of Young Peruvian children. Journal of Nutrition. 85(2):538-47.

Young Zanzibari Children with Iron Deficiency, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Stunting, or Malaria Have Lower Motor Activity Scores and Spend Less Time in Locomotion     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olney, D.K., Pollitt, E., Kariger, P.K., Khalfan, S.S., Ali, N.S., Tielsch, J.M., Sazawal, S., Black, R., Mast, D., Allen, L.H., Stoltzfus, R.J. 2007. Young Zanzibari Children with Iron Deficiency, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Stunting, or Malaria Have Lower Motor Activity Scores and Spend Less Time in Locomotion. Journal of Nutrition. 137:2756-2762, 2007.

Limitations of current micronutrient status indicators     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Allen, L.H. 2009. Limitations of current micronutrient status indicators. Nutrition Reviews. 67:S21-23.

Position of the American Dietetic Association: Nutrition and lifestyle for a healthy pregnancy outcome     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kaiser, L.L., Allen, L.H. 2008. Position of the American Dietetic Association: Nutrition and lifestyle for a healthy pregnancy outcome. Journal Of The American Dietetic Association. 108:553-561.

Bone Mineral and Predictors of Bone Mass in White, Hispanic, and Asian Early Pubertal Girls - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Weaver, C.M., Mccabe, L.D., Mccabe, G.M., Novotny, R., Van Loan, M.D., Going, S., Matkovic, V., Boushey, C., Savaiano, D.A. 2007. Bone Mineral and Predictors of Bone Mass in White, Hispanic, and Asian Early Pubertal Girls. Osteoporosis International. Springer Science+Business Media, Calcif Tissue Int. 81:352-363

Comparison of plasma ferritin concentration versus the ratio of plasma transferrin receptor to ferritin in estimating body iron stores: results of 4 intervention trials     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yang, Z., Dewey, K.G., Lonnerdal, B., Hernell, O., Chaparro, C., Adu-Afarwuah, S., Mclean, E.D., Cohen, R.J., Domellof, M., Allen, L.H., Brown, K. 2008. Comparison of plasma ferritin concentration versus the ratio of plasma transferrin receptor to ferritin in estimating body iron stores: results of 4 intervention trials. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 87:1892-1898, 2008.

Quantifying Leisure Physical Activity and Its Relation to Bone Density and Strength - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shedd, K.M., Hanson, K.B., Alekel, D.L., Schiferi, D.J., Hanson, L.N., Van Loan, M.D. Quantifying Leisure Physical Activity and Its Relation to Bone Density and Strength. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2007. DOI: 10.1249/mss.0b013e318155a7fe 2189-2198.

Causes of Vitamin B12 and Folate Deficiency - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Allen, L.H. 2008. Causes of Vitamin B12 and Folate Deficiency. Food and Nutrition Bulletin. 29(2)S20-S34.

Review of the magnitude of folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies worldwide - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mclean, E., Benoist, B., Allen, L.H. 2008. Review of the magnitude of folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies worldwide. Food and Nutrition Bulletin. 29(2):S38-S51.

Relationship of Circulating Total Homocysteine and C-Reactive Protein to Trabecular Bone in Postmenopausal Women - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bhupathiraju, S.N., Alekel, D.L., Stewart, J.W., Hanson, L.N., Shedd, K.M., Reddy, M.B., Hanson, K.B., Van Loan, M.D., Genschel, U., Koehler, K.J. 2007. Relationship of Circulating Total Homocysteine and C-Reactive Protein to Trabecular Bone in Postmenopausal Women. Journal of Clinical Densitometry. Vol. 10, No. 4, 395-403.

Longitudinal measures of circulating leptin and ghrelin concentrations are associated with the growth of young Peruvian children but are not affected by zinc supplementation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Arsenault, J., Havel, P., De Romana, D.L., Penny, M., Van Loan, M.D., Brown, K. 2007. Longitudinal measures of circulating leptin and ghrelin concentrations are associated with the growth of young Peruvian children but are not affected by zinc supplementation. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 86:1111-1119.

THE HOW AND WHY OF BODY COMPOSITION ASSESSMENT IN ADULTS - (Book / Chapter)

Chumlea, W.C., Remsberg, K.E., Van Loan, M.D. The how and why of body composition assessment in adults. CRC Press, Hand Book of Nutrition and Food, 2nd Edition. 2007. 589-596.

Effect of vitamin B12 deficiency on neurodevelopment in infants: current knowledge and possible mechanisms     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dror, D.K., Allen, L.H. 2008. Effect of vitamin B12 deficiency on neurodevelopment in infants: current knowledge and possible mechanisms. Nutrition Reviews. 66(5):250-255, 2008.

Prevalent vitamin B-12 deficiency in twelve-month-old Guatemalan infants is predicted by maternal B-12 deficiency and infant diet     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jones, K.M., Ramirez-Zea, M., Zuleta, C., Allen, L.H. 2007. Prevalent vitamin B-12 deficiency in twelve-month-old Guatemalan infants is predicted by maternal B-12 deficiency and infant diet. Journal of Nutrition. 1307:1307-1313.

Supplementation with iron and riboflavin enhances dark adaptation response to vitamin A-fortified rice in iron-deficient, pregnant, night-blind Nepali women     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Graham, J.M., Haskell, M.J., Pandey, P., Peerson, J.M., Shrestha, R.K., Brown, K.H., Allen, L.H. 2007. Supplementation with iron and riboflavin enhances dark adaptation response to vitamin A-fortified rice in iron-deficient, pregnant, night-blind Nepali women. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 85:1375-1384

MOLYBDENUM - (Book / Chapter)

Turnlund, J.R., Friberg, L. 2007. Molybdenum. Book Chapter,Handbook on the Toxicology of Metals 3rd Ed. Chapter 34.

Homocysteine, B vitamins, and the incidence of dementia and cognitive impairment: results from the Sacramento Area Latino Study on Aging     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Haan, M.N., Miller, J.W., Aiello, A.E., Whitmer, R.A., Jagust, W.J., Mungas, D.M., Allen, L.H., Green, R. 2007. Homocysteine, B vitamins, and the incidence of dementia and cognitive impairment: results from the Sacramento Area Latino Study on Aging. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 85:511-517.

Low plasma vitamin B-12 in Kenyan school children is highly prevalent and improved by supplemental animal source foods     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mclean, E.D., Allen, L.H., Neumann, C.G., Peerson, J.M., Siekmann, J.H., Murphy, S.P., Bwibo, N.O., Demment, M.W. 2007. Low plasma vitamin B-12 in Kenyan school children is highly prevalent and improved by supplemental animal source foods. Journal of Nutrition. 137:676-682, 2007.

DO HAND-HELD CALORIMETERS PROVIDE RELIABLE AND ACCURATE ESTIMATES OF RESTING METABOLIC RATE? - (Review Article)

Van Loan, M.D., Herring, E. 2007. Reliability and validity of a hand-held indirect calorimeter. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Vol.26, No.6, 625-629.

CIRCULATING CONCENTRATIONS OF HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT ADIPONECTIN MULTIMERS INCREASE FOLLOWING ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Swarbrick, M.M., Austrheim-Smith, I., Stanhope, K., Van Loan, M.D., Ali, M., Wolfe, B., Havel, P.J. Circulating concentrations of high molecular weight adiponectin multimers increase following roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery. Diabetologcia 49:2552-2558.

Application of nutrient intake values (NIVs)     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vorster, H.H., Murphy, S.P., Allen, L.H., King, J.C. 2007. Application of nutrient intake values (NIVs). Food and Nutrition Bulletin. 28:S116-S122.

HISPANIC AND ASIAN PUBERTAL GIRLS HAVE HIGHER ANDROID/GYNOID FAT RATIO THAN WHITES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Novotny, R., Going, S., Teegarden, D., Van Loan, M.D., Mccabe, G., Mccabe, L., Daida, Y., Boushey, C.J. Body size. composition and distribution of body fat among hispanic, white, and asian adolescents in the usa. 2007 Obesity Vol.15:1565-1570.

Report of the World Health Organization Technical Consultation on Prevention and Control of Iron Deficiency in Infants and Young Children in Malaria-Endemic Areas - (Proceedings)

Benoist, B., Fontaine, O., Lynch, S., Allen, L.H. 2007. Report of the World Health Organization Technical Consultation on Prevention and Control of Iron Deficiency in Infants and Young Children in Malaria-Endemic Areas. Food and Nutrition Bulletin Vol.28(4)S489-S490.

Causes of nutrition-related public health problems of preschool children: Available diet.     - (Review Article)

Allen, L.H. 2006. Causes of nutrition-related public health problems of preschool children: Available diet. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. 43:S8-S12.

Combined iron and folic acid supplementation with or without zinc reduces time to walking unassisted among Zanzibari infants 5-11 months old     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olney, D.K., Pollitt, E., Kariger, P.K., Khalfan, S.S., Ali, N.S., Tielsch, J.M., Sazawal, S., Black, R., Allen, L.H., Stoltzfus, R.J. 2006. Combined iron and folic acid supplementation with or without zinc reduces time to walking unassisted among Zanzibari infants 5-11 months old. Journal of Nutrition. 136:2427-2432, 2006.

Perceived milk intolerance is related to bone mineral content in 10-13 year-old female adolescents - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Matlik, L., Savaiano, D., Mccabe, G., Van Loan, M.D., Blue, C.L., Boushey, C.J. 2007. Perceived milk intolerance is related to bone mineral content in 10-13 year-old female adolescents. Pediatrics. 120:699-677.

PREGNANCY AND LACTATION - (Book / Chapter)

Allen, L.H. Pregnancy and lactation. Present Knowledge in Nutrition Book Chapter. AG-PPKN-0909 R1 CH41 03-31-06 10:28:43

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ FOOD SYSTEMS FOR HEALTH: FINDING INTERVENTIONS THAT WORK     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kuhnlein, H., Erasmus, B., Kanashiro-Creed, H., Englberger, L., Okeke, C., Turner, N., Allen, L.H., Bhattacharjee, L. 2006. INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ FOOD SYSTEMS FOR HEALTH: FINDING INTERVENTIONS THAT WORK. Public Health Nutrition. 9(8), 1013-1019, 2006.

MEASUREMENT OF TOTAL VITAMIN B12 AND HOLOTRANSCOBALAMIN, SINGLY AND IN COBMINATION, IN SCREENING FOR METABOLIC VITAMIN B12 DEFICIENCY     - (Review Article)

Miller, J.W., Garrod, M.G., Rockwood, A.L., Kushnir, M.M., Allen, L.H., Haan, M.N., Green, R. Measurement of total vitamin b12 and holotranscobalamin, singly and in cobmination, in screening for metabolic vitamin b12 deficiency. Clinical Chemistry. 52 (2): 278-85, 2006.

A RANDOMIZED PHASE II TRIAL OF THE MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE INHIBITOR BMS-275291 IN HORMONE-REFRACTORY PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS WITH BONE METASTASES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lara, P.N., Stadler, W.M., Longmate, J., Quinn, D.I., Wexler, J., Van Loan, M.D., Twardowski, P., Gumerlock, P.H., Vogelzang, N.J., Vokes, E.E., Lenz, H.J., Doroshow, J.H., Gandara, D.R. 2006. A RANDOMIZED PHASE II TRIAL OF THE MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE INHIBITOR BMS-275291 IN HORMONE-REFRACTORY PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS WITH BONE METASTASES. Clinical Cancer Research. 12:1556-1563.

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH ON INFANT SUPPLEMENTATION STUDY: RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS OF MICRONUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTATION DURING INFANCY     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Allen, L.H., Shrimpton, R. 2005. INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH ON INFANT SUPPLEMENTATION STUDY: IMPLICATIONS FOR PROGRAMS AND FURTHER RESEARCH. Journal of Nutrition. 135:666S-669S.

DIETARY GUIDELINES AND SAFE SUPPLEMENT USE - (Book / Chapter)

Allen, L.H., Graham, J.M., Sabel, J.E. Dietary guidelines and safe supplement use. Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition. 2005 Elsevier Ltd. 8-16.

LOW FOLATE STATUS IS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPAIRED COGNITIVE FUNCTION AND DEMENTIA IN THE SACRAMENTO AREA LATINO STUDY ON AGING     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ramos, M.I., Allen, L.H., Mungas, D.M., Jagust, W.J., Haan, M.N., Green, R., Miller, J.W. 2005. LOW FOLATE STATUS IS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPAIRED COGNITIVE FUNCTION AND DEMENTIA IN THE SACRAMENTO AREA LATINO STUDY ON AGING. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 82:1346-1352, 2005.

MINERAL BIOAVAILABILITY AND METABOLISM DETERMINED BY USING STABLE ISOTOPE TRACERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Turnlund, J.R. Mineral bioavailability and metabolism determined by using stable isotope tracers. 2006. Journal of Animal Science. J. Anim. Sci. 84(E Suppl.)E73-E79.

CALCIUM - (Book / Chapter)

Allen, L.H., Kerstetter, J.E. Calcium. Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition. 2005, Elsevier Ltd. 253-259.

ERYTHROCYTE RIBOFLAVIN FOR THE DETECTION OF RIBOFLAVIN DEFICIENCY IN PREGNANT NEPALI WOMEN     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Graham, J.M., Peerson, J.M., Haskell, M.J., Shrestha, R.K., Brown, K.H., Allen, L.H. 2005. ERYTHROCYTE RIBOFLAVIN FOR THE DETECTION OF RIBOFLAVIN DEFICIENCY IN PREGNANT NEPALI WOMEN. Clinical Chemistry. 51:2162-2165, 2005.

COMPARISON OF ISOTOPE DILUTION WITH BIOIMPEDNACE SPECTROSCOPY AND ANTHROPOMETRY FOR ASSESSMENT OF BODY COMPOSITION IN ASYMPTOMAIC HIV-UNINFECTED BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Papathakis, P.C., Rollins, N.C., Brown, K.H., Bennish, M.L., Van Loan, M.D. 2005. COMPARISON OF ISOTOPE DILUTION WITH BIOIMPEDNACE SPECTROSCOPY AND ANTHROPOMETRY FOR ASSESSMENT OF BODY COMPOSITION IN ASYMPTOMAIC HIV-UNINFECTED BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Vol. 82, No. 3, 538-546.

LOW ERYTHROCYTE FOLATE, BUT NOT PLASMA VITAMIN B-12 OR HOMOCYSTEINE, IS ASSOCIATED WITH DEMENTIA IN ELDERLY LATINOS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Campbell, A.K., Jagust, W.J., Mungas, D.M., Miller, J.W., Green, R., Haan, M.N., Allen, L.H. 2005. LOW ERYTHROCYTE FOLATE, BUT NOT PLASMA VITAMIN B-12 OR HOMOCYSTEINE, IS ASSOCIATED WITH DEMENTIA IN ELDERLY LATINOS. Journal of Nutrition Health and Aging. 9(1):39-43.

THE RELATIVE CONTRIBUTION OF LEAN TISSUE MASS AND FAT MASS TO BONE DENISTY IN YOUNG WOMEN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.C., Bachrach, L.K., Van Loan, M.D., Hudes, M., Flegal, K.M., Crawford, P.B. 2005. THE RELATIVE CONTRIBUTION OF LEAN TISSUE MASS AND FAT MASS TO BONE DENISTY IN YOUNG WOMEN. Bone. 37:474-481.

VITAMIN B-12 - (Book / Chapter)

Allen, L.H., Jones, K.M. Vitamin B-12. Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements. 2005. ISBN:0-8247-5504-9;112-121.

NUTRITION KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES, AND CONSUMPTION OF VITAMIN A-RICH PLANTS BY RURAL NEPALI PARTICIPANTS AND NONPARTICIPANTS IN A KITCHEN-GARDEN PROGRAM     - (Review Article)

Jones, K.M., Specio, S.E., Shrestha, P., Brown, K.H., Allen, L.H. 2005. NUTRITION KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES, AND PRODUCTION OF PLANT SOURCES OF VITAMIN A, IN RURAL NEPALI PARTICIPANTS AND NON-PARTICIPANTS IN AN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Food and Nutrition Bulletin. Vol. 26, No. 2.

MULTIPLE MICRONUTRIENTS IN PREGNANCY AND LACTATION: AN OVERVIEW     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Allen, L.H. 2005. MULTIPLE MICRONUTRIENTS IN PREGNANCY AND LACTATION: AN OVERVIEW. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 81(suppl):1206S-12S, 2005.

PULQUE INTAKE DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION IN RURAL MEXICO: ALCOHOL AND CHILD GROWTH FROM 1 TO 57 MONTHS     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Backstrand, J.R., Goodman, A.H., Allen, L.H., Pelto, G.H. 2004. PULQUE INTAKE DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION IN RURAL MEXICO: ALCOHOL AND CHILD GROWTH FROM 1 TO 57 MONTHS. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 58(12):1626-34, 2004.

LONG-TERM HIGH COPPER INTAKE: EFFECTS ON COPPER ABSORPTION, RETENTION, AND HOMEOSTASIS IN MEN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Turnlund, J.R., Keyes, W.R., Kim, S., Domek, J.M. 2004. Long-term high copper intake: effects on copper absorption, retention, and homeostasis in men. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 81:822-828.

WEIGHT GAIN - (Book / Chapter)

Allen, L.H., Graham, J.M. Weight gain. Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition; Pregnancy/Weight Gain, Elsevier Ltd. 2005:533-538.

FOLATE AND VITAMIN B-12 STATUS IN THE AMERICAS     - (Review Article)

Allen, L.H. 2004. FOLATE AND VITAMIN B-12 STATUS IN THE AMERICAS. Nutrition Reviews. Vol. 62, No. 6.

Plasma folate concentrations are associated with depressive symptoms in elderly Latina women despite folic acid fortification     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ramos, M.I., Allen, L.H., Haan, M.N., Green, R., Miller, J.W. 2004. Plasma folate concentrations are associated with depressive symptoms in elderly Latina women despite folic acid fortification. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 80:1024-1028.

PROTOCOL FOR ASSESSING BONE HEALTH IN HUMANS BY TRACING LONG-LIVED 41CA ISOTOPE IN URINE, SERUM, AND SALIVA SAMPLES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lin, Y.M., Hillegonds, D.J., Gertz, E.R., Van Loan, M.D., Vogel, J.S. 2004. PROTOCOL FOR ASSESSING BONE HEALTH IN HUMANS BY TRACING LONG-LIVED 41CA ISOTOPE IN URINE, SERUM, AND SALIVA SAMPLES. Analytical Chemistry. 332:193-195.