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Johanna E. Torfadottir
Researcher at University of Iceland
Publications - 34
Citations - 617
Johanna E. Torfadottir is an academic researcher from University of Iceland. The author has contributed to research in topics: Population & Cancer. The author has an hindex of 11, co-authored 27 publications receiving 511 citations. Previous affiliations of Johanna E. Torfadottir include RMIT University & Harvard University.
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Weight gain in women of normal weight before pregnancy: complications in pregnancy or delivery and birth outcome ☆
TL;DR: A gestational weight gain of 11.5–16.0 kg (Institute of Medicine recommendation) for women of normal prepregnant weight is related to the lowest risk for pregnancy‐delivery complications, and low weight gain should be avoided to optimize birth outcome.
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Milk Intake in Early Life and Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer
Johanna E. Torfadottir,Laufey Steingrimsdottir,Lorelei A. Mucci,Thor Aspelund,Julie L. Kasperzyk,Orn Olafsson,Katja Fall,Laufey Tryggvadottir,Tamara B. Harris,Lenore J. Launer,Eirikur Jonsson,Hrafn Tulinius,Meir J. Stampfer,Hans-Olov Adami,Vilmundur Gudnason,Unnur Valdimarsdóttir +15 more
TL;DR: It is suggested that frequent milk intake in adolescence increases risk of advanced prostate cancer.
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Health Behavior and Metabolic Risk Factors Associated with Normal Weight Obesity in Adolescents.
TL;DR: High prevalence of NWO was observed in the study group, and promoting healthy lifestyle with regard to nutrition and physical activity in early life should be emphasized regardless of BMI.
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Vitamin D status and current policies to achieve adequate vitamin D intake in the Nordic countries.
Suvi T. Itkonen,Rikke Andersen,Anne Björk,Åsa Brugård Konde,Hanna Eneroth,Maijaliisa Erkkola,Kristin Holvik,Ahmed A. Madar,Haakon E. Meyer,Haakon E. Meyer,Inge Tetens,Johanna E. Torfadottir,Birna Thorisdottir,Christel Lamberg-Allardt +13 more
TL;DR: There is a need for wider Nordic collaboration studies as well as strategies to improve vitamin D status, especially in risk groups, and differences between the Nordic countries in the implementation of the recommendations and policies to achieve adequate vitamin D intake and status.
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Consumption of Fish Products across the Lifespan and Prostate Cancer Risk
Johanna E. Torfadottir,Unnur Valdimarsdóttir,Unnur Valdimarsdóttir,Lorelei A. Mucci,Lorelei A. Mucci,Julie L. Kasperzyk,Julie L. Kasperzyk,Katja Fall,Katja Fall,Laufey Tryggvadottir,Thor Aspelund,Orn Olafsson,Tamara B. Harris,Eirikur Jonsson,Hrafn Tulinius,Vilmundur Gudnason,Hans-Olov Adami,Hans-Olov Adami,Meir J. Stampfer,Meir J. Stampfer,Laufey Steingrimsdottir +20 more
TL;DR: Salted or smoked fish may increase risk of advanced prostate cancer, whereas fish oil consumption may be protective against progression of prostate cancer in elderly men.