(Mrs.)Dr. Mary Glover-Amengo

Academic Qualifications

PhD.

Areas of Specialization:

Public Health Nutrition; Food Chemistry and Nutrition; Environmental Science and Technology

 Profile:

Mrs.Dr. Mary Glover-Amengor is a hardworking and highly motivated researcher in food chemistry and public health nutrition with an interest in nutritional needs of low-socio-economic groups. Has experience in scientific research project management, administration and consultancy services. Has university teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and also a considerable experience in supervision of students’ project works and thesis. A very good team player.

CURRENT RESAERCH

  • Screening novel plants for micronutrient content.
  • Effect of Soymilk-burkina intake on gut microbiome and nutritional status of Ghanaian women.
  • Better utilisation of fish and fishery products for improved livelihoods: new products, by-products.

PUBLICATION:

  • Godfred Egbi, Mary Glover-Amengor, Evelyn Boakye-Danquah and Yvonne Ashong. Triple burden of malnutrition and co-infection in older children, adolescents, adults in rural communities of Kintampo-North Municipality. College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana Investigative Journal (Under Review).          
  • Godfred Egbi, Margaret M. Tohouenou Mary Glover-Amengor and Theodosia Adom The Impact of seasonal variation on anaemia and nutritional status with associated factors in 6-12 years Ghanaian school age children in peri-urban communities. Nutrients and Metabolism.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hnm.2021.200135                                         
  • Godfred Egbi, Mary Glover-Amengor, Margaret M. Tohouenou and Francis Zotor. 2020. Contribution of Amaranthus cruentus and Solanum macrocarpon leaves flour to nutrients intake and effects on nutritional status of rural school children in Volta Region, Ghana. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/1015280.
  • Abbey L, Glover-Amengor M, Hagan L and Mboom FP. 2019.Physicochemical properties and sensory attributes of local snacks fortified with powdered fish processing byproducts and an underutilized fish species. Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science (GJAS);54(2):26-35
  • Godfred Egbi, Samuel Gbogbo, George Ekow Mensah, Mary Glover-Amengor and Matilda Steiner-Asiedu. 2018. Effect of green leafy vegetables powder on anemia and vitamin-A status of Ghanaian school children. BMC Nutrition, 4:27
  • Glover-Amengor M, Aryeetey R, Afari E and Nyarko A. 2017. Moringa oleifera leaf consumption on vitamin A status of children in Ada-East district, Ghana. International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Public Health, 9 (1), 13-25.
  • Glover-Amengor, M.; Aryeetey, R.; Afari, E. and Nyarko, A. 2017. Micronutrient composition and acceptability of Moringa oleifera leaf-fortified dishes by children in Ada-East district, Ghana. Food Science & Nutrition, 5 (2), 317-323
  • Glover-Amengor M, Agbemafle I, Hagan LL, Mboom FP, Gamor G, Asamoah L and Hoeschle-Zeledon5 I. 2016. Nutritional status of children 0–59 months in selected intervention ommunities in northern Ghana from the Africa RISING project in 2012. Archives of Public Health; 74:12. DOI 10.1186/s13690-016-0124-1
  • Abbey L. Glover-Amengor M, Atikpo MO, Atter A and Toppe J. Nutrient content of fish powder from low value fish and fish byproducts. Food Science and Nutrition (early view)     
  • Abbey L. Glover-Amengor M, Atikpo & Howell NK. Proximate and biochemical characterization of burrito (Bachydeuterus auritus) and flying gurnard (Dactylopterus volitans). Food Science and Nutrition (early view)                          
  • Tortoe C, Akonor PA, Nketia S, Owusu M, Glover-Amengor M, Hagan Land Otoo E. 2014.. Evaluation of the Sensory Characteristics and Consumer Acceptability of Deep-Fried Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) Crisps in the Accra Metropolitan Area. International Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences;2(1):19-23. doi: 10.11648/j.jfns.20140201.13
  • Tortoe C, Akonor PA, Nketia S, Owusu M, Glover-Amengor M,Hagan L and Padi A. 2014. Assessing the sensory characteristics and consumer preferences of yam-cowpea-soybean porridge in theAccra Metropolitan Area. International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences;3(2):127-132. doi: 10.11648/j.ijnfs.20140302.27
  • Glover-Amengor M. and Vowotor K.A., 2013. Survey on Consumption of Vegetables and Fruits in a Coastal District in Ghana Journal of Natural Sciences Research;3(8):84-88.                    
  • Glover-Amengor M., Quansah J. and Peget F.M. 2013. Performance and Acceptability of Legume-Fortified Yam Flours. Food Science and Quality Management;4:14-18.           
  • Glover-Amengor M., Ottah Atikpo M.A., Abbey L.D., Hagan L., Ayin J. and Toppe J. 2012. Proximate Composition and Consumer Acceptability of Three Underutilised Fish Species and Tuna Frames. World Rural Observ;4(2):65-70.http://www.sciencepub.net/rural, 11     
  •  Glover-Amengor M and Mensah F. 2012. Nutritional evaluation of Moringa oleifera leaves using three drying methods. Journal of Research in Biology (2012) 2(5): 469-473       
  • Glover-Amengor M, Diako C and Kyei-BAffour V. 2012. Investigation of appropriate packaging material and shelf-life stability of Moringa oleifera leaf powder. Journal of Research in Biology;2(8): 691-695        
  • Komlaga G.A., Glover-Amengor M., Dziedzoave N.T., Hagan L.L. Consumer acceptability of wheat/cassava composite bread. World Rural Observations;4(2):78-81. 
  • Glover-Amengor M., Tetteh F. M. 2007. Effect of Pesticide Application Rate on Soil Microbial Communities and Yield of Vegetables. West African Journal of Applied Ecology 12: 41 – 47. 
  • Attiogbe F.K., Glover-Amengor M., Nyadziehe K.T. 2007. Correlating Biochemical and Chemical Oxygen Demand – A Case Study of Selected Industries in Kumasi, Ghana. West African Journal of Applied Ecology; 11: 110 – 118.     
  • Abbey L., Bonsu O.K., Glover-Amengor M. Ahenkorah K.  2006. Evaluation of some common leafy vegetables used in Ghana. Ghana Journal of Horticulture 5: 23 – 28.   
  • Glover-Amengor M., Owusu W.B, Akanmori B.D. 2005. Determinants of anaemia in pregnancy in Sekyere West District, Ghana. Ghana Medical Journal; 39:102 – 107.

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