Personal Information

 Associate Professor

Department of  Clinical Nutrition

Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences

Contact Information

Phone: 02-6400000

Email: aimuwseli@kau.edu.sa

Rana Hisham Mosli

 Associate Professor

Profile

Dr. Rana Hisham Mosli graduated with honors of the first degree from the Clinical Nutrition Department at King Abdulaziz University in the year 2009, where she was subsequently employed as a demonstrator and was granted a fellowship to complete her graduate studies. Dr. Mosli completed both her master's and doctoral degrees at the University of Michigan School of Public Health in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Under the mentorship of two of the most distinguished child obesity researchers in the United States; Professor Karen Peterson and Professor Julie Lumeng, Dr. Mosli dedicated her work to better understand familial interactions during mealtimes and interrelationships with eating behaviors and weight status. Dr. Mosli returned to the Clinical Nutrition Department at KAU in 2015 where she began her role as an assistant professor and a coordinator of several courses. Since her return, Dr. Mosli planned and implemented several community awareness initiatives involving both adults and children, and successfully managed a KAU-funded research project. In 2016, Dr. Mosli was appointed head of the department's Scientific Research Unit. In September 2020, Dr. Mosli was promoted to Associate Professor, and in November 2020 she was assigned as head of the Clinical Nutrition Department. Dr. Mosli is a member of the Obesity Society, the Endocrine Society, and the American Society for Nutrition.

Linkedin profile: www.linkedin.com/in/rana-mosli-517a167a

Education

  • 2009

    Bachelor degree from Clinical Nutrition DepartmentFaculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2013

    Master degree from Department of Nutritional SciencesSchool of Public Health, University of Michigan, آن أربر, امــريــكـا

  • 2015

    Doctorate degree from Department of Nutritional SciencesSchool of Public Health, University of Michigan, آن أربر, امــريــكـا

Employment

  • 2009-2015

    Demonstrator, Clinical Nutrition Department, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2015-2020

    Assistant Professor, Clinical Nutrition Department, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2016-2021

    Head of the Scientific Research Unit, Clinical Nutrition Department King Abdulaziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2018-حاليا

    Senior Clinical Dietitian, Mafasel Clinics, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2020-حاليا

    Head of the Clinical Nutrition Department, Clinical Nutrition Department King Abdulaziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2020-حاليا

    Associate Professor, Clinical Nutrition Department King Abdulaziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

Research Interests

Dr. Mosli's research interests include the study of obesity, and factors contributing to increased adiposity, especially among young children. Her previous work has included the study of the home environment and family structure as determinants of child eating behaviors and weight status. In addition, she is interested in family mealtime interactions and obesity prevention and intervention programs, as well as the evaluation of innovative strategies for weight loss and healthy weight maintenance. Furthermore, Dr. Mosli's research interests include obesity-related complications and chronic conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, in addition to early-life risk factors including maternal factors and gestational diabetes. 

Web of Science Researcher ID: AAB-8486-2019

Publications:

  • Alamoudi, N. M., Alsadat, F. A., El-Housseiny, A. A., Felemban, O. M., Al Tuwirqi, A. A., Mosli, R. H., & Saadah, O. I. (2020). Dental maturity in children with celiac disease: a case–control study.BMC Oral Health,20(1), 1-10.

  • Mosli, H. H., Kutbi, H. A., Alhasan, A. H., & Mosli, R. H. (2020). Understanding the Interrelationship between Education, Income, and Obesity among Adults in Saudi Arabia.Obesity Facts,13(1), 77-85.

  • Alkhaldy, A. A., & Mosli, R. H. (2020). High-Fidelity Patient Simulation Increases Saudi Dietetics Students' Self-efficacy in Applying the Nutrition Care Process.Topics in Clinical Nutrition,35(2), 93-103.

  • Mosli, R. H. (2019). Validation of the Child Feeding Questionnaire among Saudi pre-schoolers in Jeddah city.Public health nutrition, 1-10.

  • Mosli ,R.H., Bakhsh J. A., Madani N. A., Sindi A. F., Barasheed A. F., Kutbi H. A., et al (2019). Indulgence and stress around feeding: Initial evidence from a qualitative study of Saudi mothers. Appetite., 138, 242-251.

  • Kutbi, H. A., Mosli, H. H., Alhasan, A. H., & Mosli, R. H. (2018). Diabetes knowledge and its association with the weight status among residents of Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia.Nutrition & diabetes,8(1), 48.

  • Mosli, R. H. (2018). Evaluation of growth chart use among clinicians in Saudi Arabia: Is there a need for change?International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.

  • Mosli, R.H., Al-Lahyani, M.N., Najjar, A., Zoghbi, D.A., Al-Haddad, R.H., Mosli, H.H. (2018) Maternal Gestational Diabetes Associated with Higher BMI Z-Score at Preschool. International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition, 7 (1), 15-21.

  • Mosli, R. H., Mosli, H. H. (2017). Obesity and Morbid Obesity Associated with Higher Odds of Hypoalbuminemia in Adults without Liver Disease or Renal Failure. Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy, 10, 467–472.

  • Mosli, R.H. (2017). Home Environment Characteristics and BMI Z-Score Among Saudi Preschool Children: A Feasibility Study. International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition, 6 (4), 123-131.

  • Mosli, R. H., Kaciroti, N., Corwyn, R. F., Bradley, R. H., & Lumeng, J. C. (2016). Effect of Sibling Birth on BMI Trajectory in the First 6 Years of Life. Pediatrics,137(4), peds-2015.

  • Rana H Mosli, A. L. M., Karen E Peterson, Julie C Lumeng. (2016). Sibling Feeding Behavior: Mothers as Role Models During Mealtimes. Appetite, 96, 617-620

  • Rana H Mosli, A. L. M., Karen E Peterson, Ashley N Gearhardt, Julie C Lumeng. (2016). Maternal Behavior as a Predictor of Sibling Interactions During Mealtimes. Eating Behaviors, 21, 76-79

  • Mosli, R. H., Miller, A. L., Peterson, K. E., Kaciroti, N., Rosenblum, K., Baylin, A., & Lumeng, J. C. (2015). Birth order and sibship composition as predictors of overweight or obesity among low?income 4?to 8?year?old children.Pediatric Obesity, doi:10.1111/ijpo.12018

  • Mosli, R. H., Lumeng, J. C., Kaciroti, N., Peterson, K. E., Rosenblum, K., Baylin, A., & Miller, A. L. (2015). Higher weight status of only and last-born children: maternal feeding and child eating behaviors as underlying processes among 4-8 year olds.Appetite, 92, 167-172, doi:10.1016/j.appet.2015.05.021

  • Mosli, R. H., Miller, A. L., Kaciroti, N., Peterson, K. E., Rosenblum, K., Baylin, A., & Lumeng, J. C. (2015). Mealtime behavior among siblings and body mass index of 4-8 year olds: A videotaped observational study. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity,12, doi:10.1186/s12966-015-0256-7

 

 

Scientific interests

Dr. Rana Mosli is interested in teaching topics related to nutritional sciences, clinical nutrition, and research methods in health sciences. Dr. Mosli aims to stay updated with regards to the latest evidence on course development, effective teaching strategies, and assessment methods. In 2019, Dr. Mosli has received the Diploma of Professional Development in Teaching and Learning from the Center for Teaching and Learning Development at King Abdulaziz University.

Teaching interests include:

  • Research Methods
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy
  • Nutritional Psychology
  • Maternal and child nutrition
  • Pathophysiology of obesity
  •  Community Nutrition

Courses

Heath Psychology 230 CLN
Clinical Rotation in Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 447 CLN
Research Methods in Health Sciences 422 CLN
Community Nutrition 332 CLN
Clinical Rotation in Medical Therapy 1 445 CLN
Nutrition During Life Cycle 211 CLN
Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 342 CLN

Areas of expertise

Childooh obesity and eating behaviors The role of the home environment and family structure in shaping child eating behaviors and obesity risk
Clinical Nutrition Nutritional management of chronic diseases and lifestyle interventions for optimal nutritional status
Breastfeeding interventions for adolescent mothers
Research study design
Questionnaire design and validation
Qualitative research
Research Project Manager