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Professor Jeya Henry

Professor Jeya Henry BSc, MSc, PhD is Head of Nutrition and Food Science at Oxford Brookes University. He has followed a distinguished career since graduating from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, with roles at the UK Food Standards Agency, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Asian Development Bank, Unicef and World Health Organisation, among others.

He travels the globe as a consultant, researcher and speaker, yet still finds time to author and edit numerous books and publications, and act as scientific and nutritional advisor to charities, global organisations and the media. He is also Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition.

Professor Henry's major research interests include:

• food-nutrient interactions

• obesity

• glycaemic index (GI)

• energy and protein metabolism

• international nutrition 

His research group has been involved with providing GI testing of foods for several food companies worldwide including Tesco. He is passionate about melding the disciplines of food technology and nutrition in order to create novel and traditional foods with enhanced health properties.

Employment/secondment

Professor of Food & Human Nutrition at Oxford Brookes University, 1997 onwards

General Scientific Advisory Committee member, UK Food Standards Agency, 2007 onwards

Supervisor, Special Studies Programme for year 4 medical students, Oxford University, Sept 2000 onwards

Royal Society Visiting Professor, Chinese University of Hong Kong, July-Sept 2000

Team member, Nutritional Advisor to Asian Development Bank, Development of nutrition policy for China, 2000-2004

Board Member UK Government, Food Standards Agency (FSA), 2000-2003

Secondment to UNICEF New York, Delhi, and Beijing as nutritionist, July-Sept 1999

Summer School Lecturer on Nutrition, University College Cork, Ireland, March 1996 onwards

Reader in Human Nutrition and Head of Nutrition & Food Sciences Group, Oxford Brookes University, 1992-97

Nutrition Tutor, Refugee Studies Programme, University of Oxford, 1988 onwards

Nutrition and Food Science Tutor, Rewley House, University of Oxford, 1988-90

Senior Lecturer in Food Science and Human Nutrition, Oxford Brookes University, 1984-92

Post-doctoral Research Fellow, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London, 1984

Research Assistant, Lipid/Protein Metabolism, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. University of London, 1979-80

Rice & Legume Processing Advisor, Nirmal Mills, Sri Lanka, 1977-78

In service training in Food Technology at the Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, India, 1976

Other Government and professional appointments

Expert Consultation on Fats and Fatty Acids in Human Nutrition, World Health Organisation (2008-)

General Scientific Advisory Committee member, UK Food Standards Agency (2007-)

Department of Trade and Industry, UK member of trade delegation to China to research functional foods (Nov 2006)

Danish Ministry of Foreign affairs: Project evaluator for international projects (2002 -)

Governor of British Nutrition Foundation (2004 - )

Board Member, of the UK Food Standards Agency (2000-2003)

Member of the Committee on Medical Aspects of Food UK (COMA) panel on novel foods (1999-2000)

Member, Crop post harvest programme research committee (UK) (1998-2005).

Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition

Editorial Board Member 1993-1999 British Journal of Nutrition

Council Member, British Nutrition Society

Academic advisor to King Saudi University, Saudi Arabia, University Kebangsaan, Malaysia, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong

Research Advisor, Research Grants Council of Hong Kong

Member of the Natural Resources Institute, Crop post-harvest programme, DFID

Co-founder Postgraduate Course in Nutrition and Food Science, Oxford Brookes University

Member of Overseas Development Administration (ODA) (Now DFID), Committee on Health and Population Research Awards Committee (1995-2001)

Member of the Scientific Advisory Panel, British Nutrition Foundation

General Secretary, Society for the Study of Human Biology (UK) (1995-98)

Secretary of the International and Public Health Nutrition Group, British Nutrition Society (1994-1998)

Treasurer, International Commission for the Anthropology of Foods (UK) (1990-94)

Education and qualifications

PhD (Human Nutrition), London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London (1980-83)

MSc (Human Nutrition), London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London (1978-80)

BSc (Tech) Food Technology (1st Class), Department of Chemical Technology, University of Bombay (1974-77)

Publications (since 2000)

• Wolever T, Brand-Miller J, et al….. Henry CJ and Lightowler H (2008): Measuring the glycaemic index of foods: interlaboratory study. Am J. Clin Nutr. 87 247S-57S.

• Henry CJK, Lightowler HJ, Newens K and Pata N (2008) The influence of adding fats of varying saturation on the glycaemic response of white bread. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 59, (1), 61-69.

• Henry CJK, Lightowler HJ, Newens K, Sudha V, Radhika G, Sathya RM and Mohan V (2007) Glycaemic index of common foods tested in the UK and India. Br. J. Nutr. 99, 840-845.

• Henry CJK, Lightowler HJ, Dodwell LM and Wynne JM (2007): Glycaemic index and glycaemic load values of cereal products and weight management meals available in the UK. Br. J. Nutr. 98, 147-153.

• Henry CJK, Lightowler HJ, and Strik CM (2007): Effects of long term intervention with low- and high- glycaemic index breakfast on food intake in children aged 8-11 years. Br. J. Nutr. 98, 636-640.

• Hollis JH, Henry CJK, (2007): Dietary variety and its effect on food intake of elderly adults. Journal of Human Nutrition Dietetics. 20, (4), 345-351.

• Henry CJK, Lightowler, HJ, Tydeman EA and Skeath R (2006): Use of low glycaemic index bread to reduce 24-h blood glucose: implications for dietary advice to non-diabetic and diabetic subjects. Int J. Food Sci. Nutr.57 (3/4), 273-278.

• Henry CJK, Lightowler HJ, Kendall FL and Storey M (2006): The impact of addition of toppings/fillings on the glycaemic response to commonly consumed carbohydrate foods. Eur. J.Clin. Nutr. 60, 763-769.

• Ismail B, Haffar I, Mechref Y, Baalbaki R and Henry J (2006): Physio-chemical characteristics an total quality of five date varieties grown in the United Arab Emirates. Int J. Food Sci. Technol. 41 (8), 919-926. 

• Lietz G, Mulokozi G, Henry CJK and Tomkins AM (2006): Xanthophull and Hydrocarbon Carotenoid Patterns Differ in Plasma and Breast Milk of Women Supplemented with Red Palm Oil during Pregnancy and Lactation. J. Nutr. 136. 1821-1827.

• Ismail B, Haffar I, Baalbaki R, Mechref Y and Henry CJK (2006): Physico-chemical characteristics and total quality of five date varieties grown in the United Arab Emirates. Int J. Food Sci Tech. 41, 919-926.

• Ismail B, Henry CJK, Haffar I and Baalbaki R (2006): Date consumption and dietary significance in the United Arab Emirates. J Sci Food Agr. 86 1196-1201.

• Henry CJK, Lightowler HJ, Strik CM and Storey M (2005): Glycaemic index values for commercially available potatoes in Great Britain. Br. J. Nutr. 94 (6), 917-921.

• Henry CJK, Lightowler HJ, Strik CM, Renton H and Hails S (2005): Glycaemic index and glycaemic load values of commercially available products in the UK. Br. J. Nutr. 94 (6), 922-930.

• Henry CJK, Webster-Gandy JD, Koon PB, Ismail MN (2005): Resting metabolic rate in a sample of girls in Malaysia and England. Am. J. Human Biology. 17 (6), 818-82.

• Henry CJK (2005): Basic metabolic rate studies in humans: Measurement and development of new equations. Public Health Nutr. 8 (7A), 1133-1152.

• Cole TJ and Henry CJK (2005): The Oxford Brookes basal metabolic rate database – A reanalysis. Public Health Nutr. 8 (7A), 1202-1212.

• Gibbons MRD and Henry CJK (2005): Does eating environment have an effect on food intake in the elderly? J. Nutr. Health Aging 94, 917-921.

• Chan A and Henry CJK (2004): Erratum: Effect of ageing and disease on taste perception. J. Pain Symptom. Manage.28 (6), 626.

•Henry CJK, Lightowler HJ and Al-Hourani HM (2004): Physical activity and levels of inactivity in adolescent females aged 11-16 years in the United Arab Emirates. Am. J. Hum. Biol. 16, 346-353.

• Hooda PS, Henry CJK, Seyoum TA, Armstrong LDM and Fowler MB (2004): The potential impact of soil ingestion on human mineral nutrition. Sci. Total Envir. 333 (1-3),75-87. 

• Gibbons MRD, Henry CJK, Ulijaszek SJ and Lightowler HJ (2004): Intra-individual variation in resting metabolic rate in older people. Br. J. Nutr. 91, 485-489.

• Ng K, Woo J, Kwan M, Sea M, Wang A, Lo R, Chan A and Henry CJK (2004): Effect of age and disease on taste perception. J. Pain Symptom. Manage. 28, 28-34.

• Al-Hourani HM, Henry CJK and Lightowler HJ (2003): Prevalence of overweight among adolescent females in the United Arab Emirates. Am. J. Hum. Biol. 15, 758-764.

• Gibbons MRD and Henry CJK (2003): The effect of eating environment on energy intake in the elderly. Proc. Nutr. Soc. 62, 93A.

• Hartwell D and Henry J (2003): Dietary advice for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery: falling on deaf ears? Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. 54, 37-47.

• Henry CJK, Lightowler HJ and Marchini J (2003): Intra-individual variation in resting metabolic rate during the menstrual cycle.  Br. J. Nutr. 89, 811-817.

• Henry CJK, Woo J, Lightowler HJ, Yip R, Lee R, Hui E, Shing S and Seyoum TA (2003): Use of natural food flavours to increase food and nutrient intakes in hospitalized elderly in Hong Kong. Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. 54, 321-327.

• Hollis JH, Henry CJK and Joshi MS (2003): Food variety and its impact on food consumption in the elderly. Proc. Nutr. Soc. 62, 50A.

• Malleshi NG, Lightowler HJ and Henry CJK (2003): The glycaemic index and glycaemic load of decorticated finger millet. Proc. Nutr. Soc. 62, 82A.

• Warren JM and Henry CJK (2003): The effect of altered glycaemic index breakfasts on subsequent food intake and satiety in children aged 9-12 years. Proc. Nutr. Soc. 62, 92A.

• Warren JM, Henry CJK, Lightowler HJ, Bradshaw SM and Perwaiz S (2003): Evaluation of a pilot school programme aimed at the prevention of obesity in children. Health Promot. Int. 18, 287-296.

• Warren JM, Henry CJK, Livingstone MBE, Lightowler HJ, Bradshaw SM and Perwaiz S (2003): How well do children aged 5-7 years recall food eaten at school lunch? Public Health Nutr. 6, 41-47.

• Warren JM, Henry CJK and Simonite V (2003): Low glycemic index breakfasts and reduced food intake in preadolescent children. Pediatrics 112, e414.

• Webster-Gandy J, Warren J and Henry CJK (2003): Sexual dimorphism in fat patterning in a sample of 5 to 7-year-old children in Oxford. Int. J. Nutr. Food Sci. 54, 467-471.

• Webster-Gandy J, Warren J and Henry CJK (2003): Sexual dimorphism in fat patterning in a sample of 5-6-year-old children in Oxford. Proc. Nutr. Soc. 62, 45A.

• Henry CJK and Heppell N (2002): Nutritional losses and gains during processing: future problems and issues. Proc. Nutr. Soc. 61, 145-148.

• Henry CJK and Massey D (2002): Micronutrient changes during food processing and storage. Crop Post-harvest Programme Issue Paper no. 5.

• Henry CJK, Woo J, Lightowler HJ, Seyoum TA, Yip R, Lee R, Hui E and Shing S (2002): Brief communication: Energy and protein intake in a sample of hospitalized elderly in Hong Kong. Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. 53, 475-480.

• Henry J and Chapman C (2002): The Nutrition Handbook for Food Processors, pp. 400. Cambridge: Woodhead Publishing Ltd.

• Hooda PS, Henry CJK, Seyoum TA, Armstrong LDM and Fowler MB (2002): The potential impact of geophagia on the bioavailability of iron, zinc and calcium in human nutrition. Environ. Geochem. Health 24, 305-319.

• Al-Hourani HM, Henry CJK, Musaiger AO and Lightowler HJ (2001): The prevalence of obesity among adolescent females in the United Arab Emirates. Proc. Nutr. Soc. 60, 211A.

• Hartwell DL and Henry CJK (2001): Comparison of a self-administered quantitative food amount frequency questionnaire with 4-day estimated food records.  Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. 52, 151-159.

• Henry CJK, Seyoum TA, Lightowler HJ and Woo J (2001): Effect of flavour enhancers on food intake in hospitalized elderly patients in Hong Kong. Proc. Nutr. Soc. 60, 237A.

• Henry CJK, Varakamin C, Webster-Gandy J and Ulijaszek S (2001): Anthropometry of two contrasting populations of Thai elderly living in a rural setting. Arch. Gerontol. Geriatr. 33, 255-263.

• Henry J and Warren J (2001): Causes of obesity. Lancet 357, 1978.

• Henry CJK, Webster-Gandy J and Varakamin C (2001): A comparison of physical activity levels in two contrasting elderly populations in Thailand. Am. J. Hum. Biol. 13, 310-315.

• Hollis JH and Henry CJK (2001): 7-day food intake in an Oxfordshire residential home for the elderly. Proc. Nutr. Soc. 60, 226A.

• Ismail B,Haffar I,Baalbaki and Henry J (2001): Development of a total quality scoring system based on consumer preference weightings and sensory profiles: application to fruit dates (Tamr).  Food Qual. Pref. 12, 499-506

• Lietz G, Henry CJK, Mulokozi G, Mugyabuso JKL, Ballart A, Ndossi GD, Lorri W and Tomkins A (2001): Comparison of the effects of supplemental red palm oil and sunflower oil on maternal vitamin A status. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 74, 501-509.

• Lightowler HJ, Henry CJK and Wilson D (2001): Effect of the menstrual cycle on the basal metabolic rate in naturally cycling women. Proc. Nutr. Soc. 60, 234A.

• Lim V, Henry CJK and Ramsbottom R (2001): The influence of different stimuli on energy expenditure and food intake. Proc. Nutr. Soc. 60, 197A.

• Perwaiz S, Warren J, Bradshaw S and Henry CJK (2001): Physical activity patterns in children aged 5-7 years. Proc. Nutr. Soc. 60, 207A.

• Warren J, Henry CJK, Bradshaw S and Perwaiz S (2001): Accuracy of lunch recall in children aged 5-7 years. Proc. Nutr. Soc. 60, 225A.

• Henry CJK (2001): The biology of human starvation: Some new insights. Nutr. Bull.26 (3), 205-211.

• Henry CJK (2000): Mechanisms of changes in basal metabolism during ageing. Eur. J. Clin. Nutr. 54 (suppl 3), S77-S91.

• Henry CJK, Ritz P, Roth GS, Lane M and Solomons NW (2000): Report of the IDECG Working Group on the biology of ageing. Eur. J. Clin. Nutr.54 (suppl 3) S157-S159. 

• Reeves SL and Henry CJ (2000): Dietary change, energy balance and body weight regulation among migrating students. Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. 51 (6), 429-438.

• Reilly C and Henry CJK (2000): Geophagia: why do humans consume soil? Nutr. Bull. 25, 14-144. 

• Leitz G, Henry CJK, Mulokozi G, Mugyabuso J, Ballart A, Ndossi G, Lorri W, and Tomkins A (2000): Use of red palm oil for the promotion of maternal vitamin A status. Food Nutr. Bull. 21, 215-218.

Books

• Henry CJK, Dodwell L. Nutrition. In: Textbook of Food Science and Technology [G Campbell-Platt, editor]. Blackwell Publishing Ltd (in press)

• MacClancy J, Henry J and Macbeth H (2007). Consuming the Inedible: Neglected Dimensions of Food Choice. Oxford: Berghan Books

• Henry CJK (2007). Novel Food Ingredients for Weight Control. Cambridge; Woodhead Publishing

• Henry CJK and Chapman C (2002). The Nutrition Handbook for Food Processors. Cambridge; Woodhead Publishing

• Henry CJK and Heppell NJ (1998). Nutritional Aspects of Food Processing and Ingredients. USA; Aspen Publishers

• Henry CJK and Ulijaszek SJ (1996). Long-term Consequences of an Early Environment Growth, development and the lifespan developmental perspective

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