M. Nicolaou PhD publications

2021

• Overdevest Elvera, Dorhout Berber G., Nicolaou Mary, van Valkengoed Irene G. M., Haveman-Nies Annemien, Oztürk Halime, de Groot Lisette C. P. G. M., Tieland Michael, Weijs Peter J. M. Dietary protein intake in older adults from ethnic minorities in the Netherlands, a mixed methods approach Nutrients 2021;13 (1):1-12 [PubMed]

2020

• Osei-Kwasi Hibbah Araba, Boateng Daniel, Danquah Ina, Holdsworth Michelle, Mejean Caroline, Terragni Laura, Powell Katie, Schulze Matthias B., Owusu-Dabo Ellis, Meeks Karlijn, Beune Erik, Agyemang Charles, Klipstein-Grobusch Kerstin, Stronks Karien, Galbete Cecilia, Nicolaou Mary Acculturation and Food Intake Among Ghanaian Migrants in Europe: Findings From the RODAM Study Journal of nutrition education and behavior 2020;52 (2):114-125 [PubMed]
• Nicolaou Mary, Colpo Marco, Vermeulen Esther, Elstgeest Liset E. M., Cabout Mieke, Gibson-Smith Deborah, Knuppel Anika, Sini Giovana, Schoenaker Danielle A. J. M., Mishra Gita D., Lok Anja, Penninx Brenda W. J. H., Bandinelli Stefania, Brunner Eric J., Zwinderman Aiko H., Brouwer Ingeborg A., Visser Marjolein Association of a priori dietary patterns with depressive symptoms: A harmonised meta-analysis of observational studies Psychological medicine 2020;50 (11):1872-1883 [PubMed]
• Muilwijk Mirthe, Stenvers Dirk Jan, Nicolaou Mary, Kalsbeek Andries, van Valkengoed Irene G. M. Behavioral Circadian Timing System Disruptors and Incident Type 2 Diabetes in a Nonshift Working Multi-Ethnic Population Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) 2020;28 (S1):S55-S62 [PubMed]
• Rashid Viyan, Weijs Peter J. M., Engberink Marielle F., Verhoeff Arnoud P., Nicolaou Mary Beyond maternal education: Socio-economic inequalities in children's diet in the ABCD cohort PLoS ONE 2020;15 (10 October) [PubMed]
• Yau Amy, Adams Jean, White Martin, Nicolaou Mary Differences in diet quality and socioeconomic patterning of diet quality across ethnic groups: cross-sectional data from the HELIUS Dietary Patterns study European journal of clinical nutrition 2020;74 (3):387-396 [PubMed]
• Boateng Daniel, Danquah Ina, Said-Mohamed Rihlat, Smeeth Liam, Nicolaou Mary, Meeks Karlijn, Beune Erik, Addo Juliet, Bahendeka Silver, Agyei-Baffour Peter, Mockenhaupt Frank P., Spranger Joachim, Schulze Matthias B., Grobbee Diederick E., Agyemang Charles, Klipstein-Grobusch Kerstin Early-life exposures and cardiovascular disease risk among Ghanaian migrant and home populations: The RODAM study Journal of developmental origins of health and disease 2020;11 (3):250-263 [PubMed]
• Park Su Hyun, Nicolaou Mary, Dickens Borame Sue Lee, Yang Qianyu, Tan Ken Wei, van Dam Rob M. Ethnicity, Neighborhood and Individual Socioeconomic Status, and Obesity: The Singapore Multiethnic Cohort Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) 2020;28 (12):2405-2413 [PubMed]
• Zafarmand Mohammad Hadi, Spanjer Marit, Nicolaou Mary, Wijnhoven Hanneke A. H., van Schaik Barbera D. C., Uitterlinden Andre G., Snieder Harold, Vrijkotte Tanja G. M. Influence of Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension-Type Diet, Known Genetic Variants and Their Interplay on Blood Pressure in Early Childhood: ABCD Study Hypertension 2020;75 (1):59-70 [PubMed]
• van Etten Soraya, Crielaard Loes, Muilwijk Mirthe, van Valkengoed Irene, Snijder Marieke B., Stronks Karien, Nicolaou Mary Lifestyle clusters related to type 2 diabetes and diabetes risk in a multi-ethnic population: The HELIUS study Preventive medicine 2020;137 [PubMed]
• Visser Marjolein, Elstgeest Liset E. M., Winkens Laura H. H., Brouwer Ingeborg A., Nicolaou Mary Relative Validity of the HELIUS Food Frequency Questionnaire for Measuring Dietary Intake in Older Adult Participants of the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam Nutrients 2020;12 (7):1-13 [PubMed]
• Dorhout Berber G., Overdevest Elvera, Tieland Michael, Nicolaou Mary, Weijs Peter J. M., Snijder Marieke B., Peters Ron J. G., van Valkengoed Irene G. M., Haveman-Nies Annemien, de Groot Lisette C. P. G. M. Sarcopenia and its relation to protein intake across older ethnic populations in the Netherlands: the HELIUS study Ethnicity & health 2020 [PubMed]
• Flores Sanchez P., Muilwijk M., Nicolaou M., Snijder M. B., Peters R. J. G., van Valkengoed I. G. M. Serum carotenoid concentrations and their association with ethnic differences in type 2 diabetes within the Healthy Life in an Urban Setting (HELIUS) study Public health nutrition 2020 [PubMed]
• Crielaard Loes, Dutta Pritha, Quax Rick, Nicolaou Mary, Merabet Nadège, Stronks Karien, Sloot Peter M. A. Social norms and obesity prevalence: From cohort to system dynamics models Obesity reviews 2020;21 (9) [PubMed]
• Neter Judith E., Dijkstra S. Coosje, Nicolaou Mary, Visser Marjolein, Brouwer Ingeborg A. The role of food parcel use on dietary intake: Perception of Dutch food bank recipients - A focus group study Public health nutrition 2020;23 (9):1647-1656 [PubMed]
• Hoenink Jody C., Beulens Joline W. J., Harbers Marjolein C., Boer Jolanda M. A., Dijkstra S. Coosje, Nicolaou Mary, van der Schouw Yvonne T., Sluijs Ivonne, Verschuren W. M. Monique, Waterlander Wilma, Mackenbach Joreintje D. To what extent do dietary costs explain socio-economic differences in dietary behavior? Nutrition journal 2020;19 (1):88 [PubMed]
• Oenema A., de Ruijter D., Vingerhoets C., van der Wurff I. S. M., Bos D. J., Nicolaou M., Bot M., Giltay E. J., Mocking R. J. T. Voeding bij psychische aandoeningen gedurende de levensloop; een overzicht van de evidentie Tijdschrift voor psychiatrie 2020;62 (11):927-935
• Rashid Viyan, Streppel Martinette T., Engberink Marielle F., Weijs Peter J. M., Nicolaou Mary, Verhoeff Arnoud P. Weight development between age 5 and 10 years and its associations with dietary patterns at age 5 in the ABCD cohort BMC public health 2020;20 (1) [PubMed]

2019

• Mackenbach Joreintje D., Nelissen Kyra G. M., Dijkstra S. Coosje, Poelman Maartje P., Daams Joost G., Leijssen Julianna B., Nicolaou Mary A Systematic Review on Socioeconomic Differences in the Association between the Food Environment and Dietary Behaviors Nutrients 2019;11 (9) [PubMed]
• Boateng Daniel, Galbete Cecilia, Nicolaou Mary, Meeks Karlijn, Beune Erik, Smeeth Liam, Osei-Kwasi Hibbah Araba, Bahendeka Silver, Agyei-Baffour Peter, Mockenhaupt Frank P., Spranger Joachim, Grobbee Diederick E., Schulze Matthias B., Stronks Karien, Agyemang Charles, Danquah Ina, Klipstein-Grobusch Kerstin Dietary Patterns Are Associated with Predicted 10-Year Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Among Ghanaian Populations: the Research on Obesity and Diabetes in African Migrants (RODAM) Study Journal of nutrition 2019;149 (5):755-769 [PubMed]
• Osei-Kwasi Hibbah Araba, Nicolaou Mary, Powell Katie, Holdsworth Michelle “I cannot sit here and eat alone when I know a fellow Ghanaian is suffering”: Perceptions of food insecurity among Ghanaian migrants Appetite 2019;140:190-196 [PubMed]
• de-Graft Aikins Ama, Dodoo Francis, Awuah Raphael Baffour, Owusu-Dabo Ellis, Addo Juliet, Nicolaou Mary, Beune Erik, Mockenhaupt Frank P., Danquah Ina, Bahendeka Silver, Meeks Karlijn, Klipstein-Grobusch Kirstin, Afrifa-Anane Ernest, Smeeth Liam, Stronks Karien, Agyemang Charles Knowledge and perceptions of type 2 diabetes among Ghanaian migrants in three European countries and Ghanaians in rural and urban Ghana: The RODAM qualitative study PLoS ONE 2019;14 (4) [PubMed]
• Mackenbach Joreintje D., Dijkstra S. Coosje, Beulens Joline W. J., Seidell Jacob C., Snijder Marieke B., Stronks Karien, Monsivais Pablo, Nicolaou Mary Socioeconomic and ethnic differences in the relation between dietary costs and dietary quality: The HELIUS study Nutrition journal 2019;18 (1) [PubMed]
• Meeks Karlijn A. C., Nicolaou Mary, Young Elizabeth, Adeyemo Adebowale Studying the effects of diet on DNA methylation: Challenges, pitfalls and a way forward British journal of nutrition 2019;122 (6):717-718 [PubMed]
• Yılmaz Nida Gizem, Renders Carry M., Nicolaou Mary, Vrijkotte Tanja G. M. The explanatory role of maternal feeding practices: do they explain ethnic differences in body weight of preadolescents? Appetite 2019;142 [PubMed]

2018

• Deschasaux M. lanie, Bouter Kristien E., Prodan Andrei, Levin Evgeni, Groen Albert K., Herrema Hilde, Tremaroli Valentina, Bakker Guido J., Attaye Ilias, Pinto-Sietsma Sara-Joan, van Raalte Daniel H., Snijder Marieke B., Nicolaou Mary, Peters Ron, Zwinderman Aeilko H., Bäckhed Fredrik, Nieuwdorp Max Depicting the composition of gut microbiota in a population with varied ethnic origins but shared geography Nature medicine 2018;24 (10):1526-1531 [PubMed]
• Wijnhoven Hanneke A. H., Elstgeest Liset E. M., de Vet Henrica C. W., Nicolaou Mary, Snijder Marieke B., Visser Marjolein Development and validation of a short food questionnaire to screen for low protein intake in community-dwelling older adults: The Protein Screener 55+ (Pro55+) PLoS ONE 2018;13 (5) [PubMed]
• Muilwijk Mirthe, Nicolaou Mary, Qureshi Samera A., Celis-Morales Carlos, Gill Jason M. R., Sheikh Aziz, Sattar Naveed, Beune Erik, Jenum Anne Karen, Stronks Karien, van Valkengoed Irene G. M. Dietary and physical activity recommendations to prevent type 2 diabetes in south asian adults: A systematic review PLoS ONE 2018;13 (7) [PubMed]
• Vermeulen Esther Dietary patterns and depressive symptoms across different countries and ethnicities living in Europe 2018. ISBN 9789463233385. [UvA Dissertations Online] University of Amsterdam. (Supervisors: Stronks K., Visser M.; Co-supervisors: Nicolaou M., Brouwer I. A.)
• Galbete Cecilia, Nicolaou Mary, Meeks Karlijn, Klipstein-Grobusch Kerstin, de-Graft Aikins Ama, Addo Juliet, Amoah Stephen K., Smeeth Liam, Owusu-Dabo Ellis, Spranger Joachim, Agyemang Charles, Mockenhaupt Frank P., Beune Erik, Stronks Karien, Schulze Matthias B., Danquah Ina Dietary patterns and type 2 diabetes among Ghanaian migrants in Europe and their compatriots in Ghana: The RODAM study NUTRITION & DIABETES 2018;8 (1) [PubMed]
• Addo Juliet, Cook Sarah, Galbete Cecilia, Agyemang Charles, Klipstein-Grobusch Kerstin, Nicolaou Mary, Danquah Ina, Schulze Matthias B., Brathwaite Rachel, Mockenhaupt Frank P., Beune Erik, Meeks Karlijn, de-Graft Aikins Ama, Bahendaka Silver, Owusu-Dabo Ellis, Smeeth Liam Differences in alcohol consumption and drinking patterns in Ghanaians in Europe and Africa: The RODAM Study PLoS ONE 2018;13 (11):e0206286 [PubMed]
• Stronks Karien, Nicolaou Mary Embracing complexity in social epidemiology The Lancet. Public health 2018;3 (8):e352-e353
• Rashid Viyan, Engberink Marielle F., van Eijsden Manon, Nicolaou Mary, Dekker Louise H., Verhoeff Arnoud P., Weijs Peter J. M. Ethnicity and socioeconomic status are related to dietary patterns at age 5 in the Amsterdam born children and their development (ABCD) cohort BMC public health 2018;18 (1):115 [PubMed]
• Danquah Ina, Galbete Cecilia, Meeks Karlijn, Nicolaou Mary, Klipstein-Grobusch Kerstin, Addo Juliet, Aikins Ama de-Graft, Amoah Stephen K., Agyei-Baffour Peter, Boateng Daniel, Bedu-Addo George, Spranger Joachim, Smeeth Liam, Owusu-Dabo Ellis, Agyemang Charles, Mockenhaupt Frank P., Beune Erik, Schulze Matthias B. Food variety, dietary diversity, and type 2 diabetes in a multi-center cross-sectional study among Ghanaian migrants in Europe and their compatriots in Ghana: the RODAM study European journal of nutrition 2018;57 (8):2723–2733 [PubMed]
• Vermeulen Esther, Knüppel Anika, Shipley Martin J., Brouwer Ingeborg A., Visser Marjolein, Akbaraly Tasnime, Brunner Eric J., Nicolaou Mary High-Sugar, High-Saturated-Fat Dietary Patterns Are Not Associated with Depressive Symptoms in Middle-Aged Adults in a Prospective Study Journal of nutrition 2018;148 (10):1598-1604 [PubMed]
• Vermeulen Esther, Brouwer Ingeborg A., Stronks Karien, Bandinelli Stefania, Ferrucci Luigi, Visser Marjolein, Nicolaou Mary Inflammatory dietary patterns and depressive symptoms in Italian older adults Brain, behavior, and immunity 2018;67:290-298 [PubMed]
• Muilwijk Mirthe, Celis-Morales Carlos, Nicolaou Mary, Snijder Marieke B., Gill Jason M. R., van Valkengoed Irene G. M. Plasma Cholesteryl Ester Fatty Acids do not Mediate the Association of Ethnicity with Type 2 Diabetes: Results From the HELIUS Study Molecular nutrition & food research 2018;62 (2):1700528 [PubMed]
• Gibson-Smith Deborah, Bot Mariska, Snijder Marieke, Nicolaou Mary, Derks Eske M., Stronks Karien, Brouwer Ingeborg A., Visser Marjolein, Penninx Brenda W. J. H. The relation between obesity and depressed mood in a multi-ethnic population. The HELIUS study Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology 2018;53 (6):629-638 [PubMed]

2017

• Vermeulen Esther, Stronks Karien, Snijder Marieke B., Schene Aart H., Lok Anja, de Vries Jeanne H., Visser Marjolein, Brouwer Ingeborg A., Nicolaou Mary A combined high-sugar and high-saturated-fat dietary pattern is associated with more depressive symptoms in a multi-ethnic population: the HELIUS (Healthy Life in an Urban Setting) study Public health nutrition 2017;20 (13):2374-2382 [PubMed]
• Addo Juliet, Agyemang Charles, de-Graft Aikins Ama, Beune Erik, Schulze Matthias B., Danquah Ina, Galbete Cecilia, Nicolaou Mary, Meeks Karlijn, Klipstein-Grobusch Kerstin, Bahendaka Silver, Mockenhaupt Frank P., Owusu-Dabo Ellis, Kunst Anton, Stronks Karien, Smeeth Liam Association between socioeconomic position and the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Ghanaians in different geographic locations: the RODAM study Journal of epidemiology and community health 2017;71 (7):633-639 [PubMed]
• Raza Qaisar, Snijder Marieke B., Seidell Jacob C., Peters Ron J. G., Nicolaou Mary Comparison of cardiovascular risk factors and dietary intakes among Javanese Surinamese and South-Asian Surinamese in the Netherlands. The HELIUS study BMC research notes 2017;10 (1) [PubMed]
• Raza Qaisar, Nicolaou Mary, Dijkshoorn Henriëtte, Seidell Jacob C. Comparison of general health status, myocardial infarction, obesity, diabetes, and fruit and vegetable intake between immigrant Pakistani population in the Netherlands and the local Amsterdam population Ethnicity & health 2017;22 (6):551-564 [PubMed]
• Brug Johannes, van der Ploeg Hidde P., Loyen Anne, Ahrens Wolfgang, Allais Oliver, Andersen Lene F., Cardon Greet, Capranica Laura, Chastin Sebastien, de Bourdeaudhuij Ilse, de Craemer Marieke, Donnelly Alan, Ekelund Ulf, Finglas Paul, Flechtner-Mors Marion, Hebestreit Antje, Kubiak Thomas, Lanza Massimo, Lien Nanna, MacDonncha Ciaran, Mazzocchi Mario, Monsivais Pablo, Murphy Marie, Nicolaou Mary, Nöthlings Ute, O'Gorman Donal J., Renner Britta, Roos Gun, van den Berg Matthijs, Schulze Matthias B., Steinacker Jürgen M., Stronks Karien, Volkert Dorothee, Lakerveld Jeroen Determinants of diet and physical activity (DEDIPAC): a summary of findings international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity 2017;14 (1):150 [PubMed]
• Holdsworth Michelle, Nicolaou Mary, Langøien Lars Jørun, Osei-Kwasi Hibbah Araba, Chastin Sebastien F. M., Stok F. Marijn, Capranica Laura, Lien Nanna, Terragni Laura, Monsivais Pablo, Mazzocchi Mario, Maes Lea, Roos Gun, Mejean Caroline, Powell Katie, Stronks Karien Developing a systems-based framework of the factors influencing dietary and physical activity behaviours in ethnic minority populations living in Europe - a DEDIPAC study international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity 2017;14 (1):154 [PubMed]
• Raza Qaisar, Nicolaou Mary, Snijder Marieke B., Stronks Karien, Seidell Jacob C. Dietary acculturation among the South-Asian Surinamese population in the Netherlands: the HELIUS study Public health nutrition 2017;20 (11):1983-1992 [PubMed]
• Vermeulen E., Stronks K., Visser M., Brouwer I. A., Snijder M. B., Mocking R. J. T., Derks E. M., Schene A. H., Nicolaou M. Dietary pattern derived by reduced rank regression and depressive symptoms in a multi-ethnic population: the HELIUS study European journal of clinical nutrition 2017;71 (8):987-994 [PubMed]
• Vlaar Everlina M. A., Nierkens Vera, Nicolaou Mary, Middelkoop Barend J. C., Busschers Wim B., Stronks Karien, van Valkengoed Irene G. M. Effectiveness of a targeted lifestyle intervention in primary care on diet and physical activity among South Asians at risk for diabetes: 2-year results of a randomised controlled trial in the Netherlands BMJ open 2017;7 (6):e012221 [PubMed]
• Galbete Cecilia, Nicolaou Mary, Meeks Karlijn A., de-Graft Aikins Ama, Addo Juliet, Amoah Stephen K., Smeeth Liam, Owusu-Dabo Ellis, Klipstein-Grobusch Kerstin, Bahendeka Silver, Agyemang Charles, Mockenhaupt Frank P., Beune Erik J., Stronks Karien, Schulze Matthias B., Danquah Ina Food consumption, nutrient intake, and dietary patterns in Ghanaian migrants in Europe and their compatriots in Ghana Food & nutrition research 2017;61 (1):1341809 [PubMed]
• Snijder M. B. , van Valkengoed I. G. M., Nicolaou M. , Kunst A. E. , Peters R. J. H. , Loyen A. , Stronks K. Leefstijl en risicofactoren voor hart- en vaatziekten in bevolkingsgroepen met verschillende migratieachtergrondin: Hart- en vaatziekten in Nederland 2017. Cijfers over leefstijl, risicofactoren, ziekte en sterfte.. Zoetermeer: Hartstichting; 2017. p. 153-198, ISBN 9789075131819
• Loyen Anne, Nicolaou Mary, Snijder Marieke B., Peters Ron J. G., Stronks Karien, Langøien Lars J., van der Ploeg Hidde P., Brug Johannes, Lakerveld Jeroen Objectively measured sedentary time among five ethnic groups in Amsterdam: The HELIUS study PLoS ONE 2017;12 (7) [PubMed]
• Méjean Caroline, Si Hassen Wendy, Gojard Séverine, Ducrot Pauline, Lampuré Aurélie, Brug Hans, Lien Nanna, Nicolaou Mary, Holdsworth Michelle, Terragni Laura, Hercberg Serge, Castetbon Katia Social disparities in food preparation behaviours: a DEDIPAC study Nutrition journal 2017;16 (1):62 [PubMed]
• Langøien Lars Jørun, Terragni Laura, Rugseth Gro, Nicolaou Mary, Holdsworth Michelle, Stronks Karien, Lien Nanna, Roos Gun Systematic mapping review of the factors influencing physical activity and sedentary behaviour in ethnic minority groups in Europe: a DEDIPAC study international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity 2017;14 (1):99 [PubMed]
• Osei-Kwasi Hibbah Araba, Powell Katie, Nicolaou Mary, Holdsworth Michelle The influence of migration on dietary practices of Ghanaians living in the United Kingdom: a qualitative study Annals of human biology 2017;44 (5):454-463 [PubMed]

2016

• Sturkenboom Suzanne M., Dekker Louise H., Lamkaddem Majda, Schaap Laura A., de Vries Jeanne H. M., Stronks Karien, Nicolaou Mary Acculturation and dietary patterns among residents of Surinamese origin in the Netherlands: the HELIUS dietary pattern study Public health nutrition 2016;19 (4):682-692 [PubMed]
• Yilmaz N.G., Renders C. M., Nicolaou M., Vrijkotte T. De invloed van de voedingspraktijken van ouders op de BMI van het kind: resultaten van een multicultureel cohort JGZ : Tijdschrift voor jeugdgezondheidszorg 2016;48 (6):120-125
• Agyemang Charles, Meeks Karlijn, Beune Erik, Owusu-Dabo Ellis, Mockenhaupt Frank P., Addo Juliet, de Graft Aikins Ama, Bahendeka Silver, Danquah Ina, Schulze Matthias B., Spranger Joachim, Burr Tom, Agyei-Baffour Peter, Amoah Stephen K., Galbete Cecilia, Henneman Peter, Klipstein-Grobusch Kerstin, Nicolaou Mary, Adeyemo Adebowale, van Straalen Jan, Smeeth Liam, Stronks Karien Obesity and type 2 diabetes in sub-Saharan Africans - Is the burden in today's Africa similar to African migrants in Europe? The RODAM study BMC medicine 2016;14 (1):166 [PubMed]
• Si Hassen Wendy, Castetbon Katia, Cardon Philippe, Enaux Christophe, Nicolaou Mary, Lien Nanna, Terragni Laura, Holdsworth Michelle, Stronks Karien, Hercberg Serge, Méjean Caroline Socioeconomic Indicators Are Independently Associated with Nutrient Intake in French Adults: A DEDIPAC Study Nutrients 2016;8 (3):158 [PubMed]
• Osei-Kwasi Hibbah Araba, Nicolaou Mary, Powell Katie, Terragni Laura, Maes Lea, Stronks Karien, Lien Nanna, Holdsworth Michelle Systematic mapping review of the factors influencing dietary behaviour in ethnic minority groups living in Europe: a DEDIPAC study international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity 2016;13 (1):85 [PubMed]
• Vermeulen Esther, Stronks Karien, Visser Marjolein, Brouwer Ingeborg A., Schene Aart H., Mocking Roel J. T., Colpo Marco, Bandinelli Stefania, Ferrucci Luigi, Nicolaou Mary The association between dietary patterns derived by reduced rank regression and depressive symptoms over time: the Invecchiare in Chianti (InCHIANTI) study British journal of nutrition 2016;115 (12):2145-2153 [PubMed]
• Chastin Sebastien F. M., de Craemer Marieke, Lien Nanna, Bernaards Claire, Buck Christoph, Oppert Jean-Michel, Nazare Julie-Anne, Lakerveld Jeroen, O'Donoghue Grainne, Holdsworth Michelle, Owen Neville, Brug Johannes, Cardon Greet, Conroy David, Healy Genevieve, Langøien Lars Joren, Reilly John, Rutter Harry, Salmon Jo, Skelton Dawn, Abula Kahaerjiang, Ahrens Wolfgang, Alshayji Iqbal, Arrogi Anass, Arundell Lauren, Barbosa Filho Valter Cordeiro, Brondeel Ruben, Bullock Victoria, Burns Jill, Busschaert Cedric, Capranica Laura, Chastin Sebastien, Condello Giancarlo, Crist Katie, Dall Philippa, de Cocker Katrien, de Lepeleere Sara, Dontje Manon, Duvivier Bernard, Edelson Lisa, Fenton Sally, Fisher Koren, Fletcher Elly, Freiberger Ellen, Hadgraft Nyssa, Harvey Julie, Hawari Nabeha, Hayee Mahwish, Hayes Catherine, Nicolaou Mary The SOS-framework (Systems of Sedentary behaviours): an international transdisciplinary consensus framework for the study of determinants, research priorities and policy on sedentary behaviour across the life course: a DEDIPAC-study international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity 2016;13:83 [PubMed]
• Nicolaou M., Gademan M. G. J., Snijder M. B., Engelbert R. H. H., Dijkshoorn H., Terwee C. B., Stronks K. Validation of the SQUASH Physical Activity Questionnaire in a Multi-Ethnic Population: The HELIUS Study PLoS ONE 2016;11 (8):e0161066 [PubMed]
• Brants Henny, Beukers Marja, Nicolaou Mary, Ocké Marga, Snijder Marieke, Dekker Louise Helena, de Boer Evelien Zo eten Amsterdammers van Turkse, Surinaamse, Marokkaanse en Nederlandse afkomst: De voeding van niet-westerse bevolkingsgroepen in Amsterdam Voeding NU 2016;18 (7):8-11

2015

• Dekker Louise H., van Dam Rob M., Snijder Marieke B., Peters Ron J. G., Dekker Jacqueline M., de Vries Jeanne H. M., de Boer Evelien J., Schulze Matthias B., Stronks Karien, Nicolaou Mary Comparable Dietary Patterns Describe Dietary Behavior across Ethnic Groups in the Netherlands, but Different Elements in the Diet Are Associated with Glycated Hemoglobin and Fasting Glucose Concentrations Journal of nutrition 2015;145 (8):1884-1891 [PubMed]
• Beukers M. H., Dekker L. H., de Boer E. J., Perenboom C. W. M., Meijboom S., Nicolaou M., de Vries J. H. M., Brants H. A. M. Development of the HELIUS food frequency questionnaires: ethnic-specific questionnaires to assess the diet of a multiethnic population in The Netherlands European journal of clinical nutrition 2015;69 (5):579-584 [PubMed]
• Winckers Annemarie N. E., Mackenbach Joreintje D., Compernolle Sofie, Nicolaou Mary, van der Ploeg Hidde P., de Bourdeaudhuij Ilse, Brug Johannes, Lakerveld Jeroen Educational differences in the validity of self-reported physical activity BMC public health 2015;15 (1):1299 [PubMed]
• Dekker Louise Helena Ethnic differences in diet: A focus on methodology, determinants and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 2015. 263p. ISBN 9789090289779. [UvA Dissertations Online] University of Amsterdam. (Supervisor: Stronks K.; Co-supervisors: Nicolaou M., Snijder M. B.)
• Meeks Karlijn A. C., Stronks Karien, Beune Erik J. A. J., Adeyemo Adebowale, Henneman Peter, Mannens Marcel M. A. M., Nicolaou Mary, Peters Ron J. G., Rotimi Charles N., Snijder Marieke B., Agyemang Charles Prevalence of type 2 diabetes and its association with measures of body composition among African residents in the Netherlands--The HELIUS study Diabetes research and clinical practice 2015;110 (2):137-146 [PubMed]
• Vlaar Everlina M. A., Nierkens Vera, Nicolaou Mary, Middelkoop Barend J. C., Stronks Karien, van Valkengoed Irene G. M. Risk perception is not associated with attendance at a preventive intervention for type 2 diabetes mellitus among South Asians at risk of diabetes Public health nutrition 2015;18 (6):1109-1118 [PubMed]
• Dekker Louise H., Nicolaou Mary, van Dam Rob M., de Vries Jeanne H. M., de Boer Evelien J., Brants Henny A. M., Beukers Marja H., Snijder Marieke B., Stronks Karien Socio-economic status and ethnicity are independently associated with dietary patterns: the HELIUS-Dietary Patterns study Food & nutrition research 2015;59:26317 [PubMed]
• de Boer E. J., Brants H. A. M., Beukers M., Ocké M. C., Dekker L., Nicolaou M., Snijder M. Voeding van Marokkaanse, Turkse, Surinaamse en autochtone Nederlanders in AmsterdamBilhoven: RIVM; 2015. 93p. (RIVM Rapport; 2015-0099)

2014

• Nicolaou Mary, Vlaar Evalina, van Valkengoed Irene, Middelkoop Barend, Stronks Karien, Nierkens Vera Development of a diabetes prevention program for Surinamese South Asians in the Netherlands Health promotion international 2014;29 (4):680-691 [PubMed]
• Baauw M. C., Bogaerts N. M. M., Lindeboom R., Nicolaou M., Nierkens V., Vlaar E. M. A. Interbeoordelaars reproduceerbaarheid, interne consistentie en criteriumvaliditeit van de Observatielijst Culturele Competentie van de Diëtist bij Hindoestanen met risico op diabetes mellitus type 2 Nederlands tijdschrift voor voeding en dietetiek 2014;69 (5):S1-S8
• Vlaar Linda, van Valkengoed Irene, Nierkens Vera, Nicolaou Mary, Stronks Karien, Middelkoop Barend Lessen ui een diabetesleeftijlinterventiestudie bij Hindostaanse Surinamers Epidemiologisch tijdschrift : Tijdschrift voor volksgezondheid en onderzoek in den Haag 2014;4:4-11
• Dijkshoorn Henriëtte, Nicolaou Mary, Ujcic-Voortman Joanne K., Schouten Gea M., Bouwman-Notenboom Arianne J., Berns Mary P. H., Verhoeff Arnoud P. Overweight and obesity in young Turkish, Moroccan and Surinamese migrants of the second generation in the Netherlands Public health nutrition 2014;17 (9):2037-2044 [PubMed]
• Agyemang Charles, Beune Erik, Meeks Karlijn, Owusu-Dabo Ellis, Agyei-Baffour Peter, Aikins Ama de-Graft, Dodoo Francis, Smeeth Liam, Addo Juliet, Mockenhaupt Frank P., Amoah Stephen K., Schulze Matthias B., Danquah Ina, Spranger Joachim, Nicolaou Mary, Klipstein-Grobusch Kerstin, Burr Tom, Henneman Peter, Mannens Marcel M., van Straalen Jan P., Bahendeka Silver, Zwinderman A. H., Kunst Anton E., Stronks Karien Rationale and cross-sectional study design of the Research on Obesity and type 2 Diabetes among African Migrants: the RODAM study BMJ open 2014;4 (3):e004877 [PubMed]
• Agyei Bernard, Nicolaou Mary, Boateng Linda, Dijkshoorn Henriette, van den Born Bert-Jan, Agyemang Charles Relationship between psychosocial stress and hypertension among Ghanaians in Amsterdam, the Netherlands--the GHAIA study BMC public health 2014;14 (1):692 [PubMed]

2013

• Nicolaou Mary, Nierkens Vera, Middelkoop Barend J. C. Culturele diversiteit in voeding en overgewicht Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde 2013;157 (18):A5807 [PubMed]
• Dekker Louise H., Boer Jolanda M. A., Stricker Martin D., Busschers Wim B., Snijder Marieke B., Nicolaou Mary, Verschuren W. M. Monique Dietary patterns within a population are more reproducible than those of individuals Journal of nutrition 2013;143 (11):1728-1735 [PubMed]
• Nicolaou Mary, Kunst Anton E., Busschers Wim B., van Valkengoed Irene G., Dijkshoorn Henriette, Boateng Linda, Brewster Lizzy M., Snijder Marieke B., Stronks Karien, Agyemang Charles Differences in Body Fat Distribution Play a Role in the Lower Levels of Elevated Fasting Glucose amongst Ghanaian Migrant Women Compared to Men PLoS ONE 2013;8 (6):e66516 [PubMed]
• Nierkens Vera, Hartman Marieke A., Nicolaou Mary, Vissenberg Charlotte, Beune Erik J. A. J., Hosper Karen, van Valkengoed Irene G., Stronks Karien Effectiveness of cultural adaptations of interventions aimed at smoking cessation, diet, and/or physical activity in ethnic minorities. a systematic review PLoS ONE 2013;8 (10):e73373 [PubMed]
• Raza Qaisar, Doak Colleen M., Khan Aroosa, Nicolaou Mary, Seidell Jaap C. Obesity and cardiovascular disease risk factors among the indigenous and immigrant Pakistani population: a systematic review Obesity facts 2013;6 (6):523-535 [PubMed]
• Agyemang Charles, Nicolaou Mary, Boateng Linda, Dijkshoorn Henriëtte, van de Born Bert-Jan, Stronks Karien Prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension among Ghanaian population in Amsterdam, The Netherlands: the GHAIA study European journal of preventive cardiology 2013;20 (6):938-946 [PubMed]
• Dekker Louise H., Nicolaou Mary, van der A Daphne L., Busschers Wim B., Brewster Lizzy M., Snijder Marieke B., Stronks Karien, van Valkengoed Irene G. M. Sex differences in the association between serum ferritin and fasting glucose in type 2 diabetes among South Asian Surinamese, African Surinamese, and ethnic Dutch: the population-based SUNSET study Diabetes care 2013;36 (4):965-971 [PubMed]
• Agyemang Charles, Bhopal Raj, Nicolaou Mary, Kunst Anton E., Zaninotto Paola, Unwin Nigel, Nazroo James, Stronks Karien Using Existing Data to Conduct International Comparisons of Ethnic Inequalities in Health: A Developmental Project Comparing the UK and the Netherlandsin: Charles Agyemang, Collins O. Airhihenbuwa, Ama de-Graft Aikins, editors. Ethnicity. Theories, International Perspectives and Challenges. New York: Nova Publishers; 2013. p. 19-47, ISBN 9781628081244

2012

• Boateng Linda, Nicolaou Mary, Dijkshoorn Henriëtte, Stronks Karien, Agyemang Charles An exploration of the enablers and barriers in access to the Dutch healthcare system among Ghanaians in Amsterdam BMC health services research 2012;12 (1):75 [PubMed]
• Nicolaou Mary, van Valkengoed Irene G., Doak Colleen M., van Dam Rob M., Stronks Karien, Seidell Jaap C. Ethnic differences in self-rated overweight and association with reporting weight loss action: the SUNSET study European journal of public health 2012;22 (6):859-863 [PubMed]
• Vlaar Everlina M. A., van Valkengoed Irene G. M., Nierkens Vera, Nicolaou Mary, Middelkoop Barend J. C., Stronks Karien Feasibility and effectiveness of a targeted diabetes prevention program for 18 to 60-year-old South Asian migrants: design and methods of the DH!AAN study BMC public health 2012;12 (1):371 [PubMed]
• Nicolaou M., Benjelloun S., Stronks K., van Dam R. M., Seidell J. C., Doak C. M. Influences on body weight of female Moroccan migrants in the Netherlands: A qualitative study Health & place 2012;18 (4):883-891 [PubMed]
• Snijder Marieke B., Nicolaou Mary, van Valkengoed Irene G. M., Brewster Lizzy M., Stronks Karien Newly Proposed Body Adiposity Index (BAI) by Bergman et al. Is Not Strongly Related to Cardiovascular Health Risk Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) 2012;20 (6):1138-1139 [PubMed]
• Kohli Nupur R., van Valkengoed Irene G. M., Nicolaou Mary, Brewster Lizzy M., van der A Daphne L., Stronks Karien, Snijder Marieke B. Vitamin D status partly explains ethnic differences in blood pressure: the 'Surinamese in the Netherlands: study on ethnicity and health' Journal of hypertension 2012;30 (8):1581-1587 [PubMed]
• Visscher Tommy L. S., Nicolaou Mary, Pasman Wilrike J., Goossens Gijs H., van Mil Edgar G. A. H., van Spanje Mieke C., Mariman Edwin C. M. What is the value of obesity research? - Comment on Blundell JE, Hebebrand J, Oppert JM. What is the value of obesity research? Obes Facts 2010;3:279-282 Obesity facts 2012;5 (2):298-304 [PubMed]

2011

• Dekker Louise H., Snijder Marieke B., Beukers Marja H., de Vries Jeanne H. M., Brants Henny A. M., de Boer Evelien J., van Dam Rob M., Stronks Karien, Nicolaou Mary A prospective cohort study of dietary patterns of non-western migrants in the Netherlands in relation to risk factors for cardiovascular diseases: HELIUS-Dietary Patterns BMC public health 2011;11 (1):441 [PubMed]
• Kohinor Mirjam J. E., Stronks Karien, Nicolaou Mary, Haafkens Joke A. Considerations affecting dietary behaviour of immigrants with type 2 diabetes: a qualitative study among Surinamese in the Netherlands Ethnicity & health 2011;16 (3):245-258 [PubMed]
• Agyemang Charles, Kunst Anton E., Bhopal Raj, Anujuo Kenneth, Zaninotto Paola, Nazroo James, Nicolaou Mary, Unwin Nigel, van Valkengoed Irene, Redekop William Ken, Stronks Karien Diabetes prevalence in populations of South Asian Indian and African origins: a comparison of England and the Netherlands Epidemiology (Cambridge, Mass.) 2011;22 (4):563-567 [PubMed]
• Agyemang C., Kunst A., Bhopal R., Zaninotto P., Nazroo J., Nicolaou M., Unwin N., van Valkengoed I., Redekop K., Stronks K. Dutch versus English advantage in the epidemic of central and generalised obesity is not shared by ethnic minority groups: comparative secondary analysis of cross-sectional data International journal of obesity (2005) 2011;35 (10):1334-1346 [PubMed]
• van Valkengoed Irene G. M., Nicolaou Mary, Stronks Karien Ethnic differences in discrepancies between self-reported and measured weight, height and body mass index European journal of public health 2011;21 (4):420-423 [PubMed]
• Agyemang Charles, Kunst Anton E., Bhopal Raj, Zaninotto Paola, Unwin Nigel, Nazroo James, Nicolaou Mary, Redekop William K., Stronks Karien Hypertensie in Nederlandse en Engelse etnische minderheidsgroepen: Bloeddruk in engelse groepen beter onder controle dan in Nederlandse Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde 2011;155 (24):1083-1091
• Agyemang Charles, Kunst Anton E., Bhopal Raj, Zaninotto Paola, Unwin Nigel, Nazroo James, Nicolaou Mary, Redekop William K., Stronks Karien Hypertensie in Nederlandse en Engelse etnische minderheidsgroepen. Bloeddruk in Engelse groepen beter onder controle dan in Nederlandse Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde 2011;155 (18):A3318 [PubMed]
• Hosper Karen, Nicolaou Mary, van Valkengoed Irene, Nierkens Vera, Stronks Karien Social and cultural factors underlying generational differences in overweight: a cross-sectional study among ethnic minorities in the Netherlands BMC public health 2011;11 (1):105 [PubMed]
• Nicolaou Mary, Visscher Tommy, Mavoa Helen, Rasmussen Finn, Lissner Lauren Sociocultural, Behaviour and Economic Factors in Obesity Prevention - a Report from the Pre-ICO Meeting Organised Jointly by the Public Health and Prevention Task Force and Karolinska Institute on July 10, 2010 in Stockholm, Sweden Obesity facts 2011;4 (3):249-253
• Verkaik-Kloosterman J., van Valkengoed I. G. M., de Boer E. J., Nicolaou M., van der A D. L. Voedingsstatus van Hindoestaanse en Creoolse Surinamers en autochtone Nederlanders in Nederland. Het SUNSET-onderzoekBilthoven: RIVM; 2011. 43p.

2010

• Agyemang Charles, Kunst Anton, Bhopal Raj, Zaninotto Paola, Unwin Nigel, Nazroo James, Nicolaou Mary, Redekop William Ken, Stronks Karien A Cross-National Comparative Study of Blood Pressure and Hypertension Between English and Dutch South-Asian- and African-Origin Populations: The Role of National Context American journal of hypertension 2010;23 (6):639-648 [PubMed]
• Nicolaou Mary De behandeling van hypertensiein: B. J. H. van den Born, J. J. Potkamp, G. A. van Montfrans, editors. Handelen bij hypertensie. Een praktische inleiding. Houten: Bohn Stafleu Van Loghum; 2010. p. 109-156, ISBN 9789031373710
• Agyemang Charles, van Valkengoed Irene, Hosper Karen, Nicolaou Mary, van den Born Bert-Jan, Stronks Karien Educational inequalities in metabolic syndrome vary by ethnic group: Evidence from the SUNSET study International journal of cardiology 2010;141 (3):266-274 [PubMed]

2009

• Nicolaou Mary, Doak Colleen M., van Dam Rob M., Brug Johannes, Stronks Karien, Seidell Jaap C. Cultural and social influences on food consumption in dutch residents of Turkish and moroccan origin: a qualitative study Journal of nutrition education and behavior 2009;41 (4):232-241 [PubMed]
• Vlaar E. M. A., van Valkengoed I. G. M., Nierkens V., Nicolaou M., Lammers R., Middelkoop B. J. C., Stronks K. Diabetes preventie project bij HIndostAANse Surinamers in Den Haag (DH!AAN) Epidemiologisch tijdschrift : Tijdschrift voor volksgezondheid en onderzoek in den Haag 2009;44 (3/4):9-13
• Nicolaou Mary Diet and Overweight Perception. An explorative study among migrant groups in the Netherlands: Turkish, Moroccan and SurinameseAmsterdam: Mary Nicolaou; 2009. 163p. ISBN 9789086592784. [UvA Dissertations Online] Vrije Universiteit: EMGO Institute. (Supervisors: Seidell J. C., Stronks K.; Co-supervisors: Doak C. M., van Dam R. M.)

2008

• Nicolaou Mary, Doak Colleen, Dam Rob van, Hosper Karen, Seidell Jaap, Stronks Karien Body size preference and body weight perception among two migrant groups of non-Western origin Public health nutrition 2008;11 (12):1332-1341 [PubMed]
• Dijkshoorn H., Nierkens V., Nicolaou M. Risk groups for overweight and obesity among Turkish and Moroccan migrants in The Netherlands Public health 2008;122 (6):625-630 [PubMed]

2007

• Hosper Karen, Nierkens Vera, Nicolaou Mary, Stronks Karien Behavioural risk factors in two generations of non-Western migrants: do trends converge towards the host population? European journal of epidemiology 2007;22 (3):163-172 [PubMed]
• Nicolaou M., Palsma A. H., Stronks K. De voeding van jonge volwassenen van Turkse en Marokkaanse afkomst. Een probleem analyse en aanbevelingen voor voedingsinterventiesAmsterdam: Afdeling Sociale Geneeskunde, AMC, Instituut Gezondheidswetenschappen, VU; 2007.
• Hosper Karen, Nicolaou Mary, Stronks Karien Een ander schoonheidsideaal. Meer overgewicht bij allochtone Nederlandersin: I.D. de Beaufort, J. J. E. van Everdingen, Jacob C. Seidell, M. Heselmans, editors. Steeds dikker. Obesitas - een hardnekkige aandoening. Den Haag: Stichting Bio-Wetenschappen en Maatschappij; 2007. p. 55-60, ISBN 9789073196445
• Nicolaou Mary, Dijkshoorn Henriette Eet- en beweegpatronen van Turkse en Marokkaanse Amsterdammers onderzocht. Veel overgewicht, weinig beweging Voeding NU 2007;9 (12):21-23

2006

• Nicolaou M., van Dam R. M., Stronks K. Acculturation and education level in relation to quality of the diet: a study of Surinamese South Asian and Afro-Caribbean residents of the Netherlands Journal of human nutrition and dietetics 2006;19 (5):383-393 [PubMed]
• Palsma A. H., Nicolaou M., van Dam R. M., Stronks K. De voeding van Turkse en Marokkaanse Nederlanders in de leeftijd van 18-30 jaar Tijdschrift voor gezondheidswetenschappen (TSG) 2006;84 (7):415-422

2001

• Nicolaou M., Song Y. Q., Sato C. A., Orlacchio A., Kawarai T., Medeiros H., Liang Y., Sorbi S., Richard E., Rogaev E. I., Moliaka Y., Bruni A. C., Jorge R., Percy M., Duara R., Farrer L. A., St Georg-Hyslop P., Rogaeva E. A. Mutations in the open reading frame of the beta-site APP cleaving enzyme (BACE) locus are not a common cause of Alzheimer's disease Neurogenetics 2001;3 (4):203-206 [PubMed]