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- kenneth.kh.lo@polyu.edu.hk
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SCOPUS IDEducation and Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Doctor of Philosophy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Research Overview
Dr. Lo is interested in how dietary patterns may associate with cardio-metabolic and mental health.
Academic and Professional Experience
- Registered Nutritionist in Public Health of Association for Nutrition (2021-present)
- Reviewer for multiple academic journals, including American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and Scientific Reports (2018-present)
- Internal Affairs Officer of Hong Kong Nutrition Association (2019-present)
- Member of Hong Kong Nutrition Association (2019-present)
- Member of American Society for Nutrition (2019-present)
Research Interests
Achievements
- AJCN 2021 Top Reviewer Award (The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition) United States, 2022
- AJCN 2020 Top Reviewer Award (The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition) United States, 2021
- Best Abstract Award for Young Researchers (The 14th China Nutrition Science Congress) China 2019
- Young Investigator Award (The Inaugural Clinical and Translational Cardiology Conference) Hong Kong 2018
- Reaching Out Award (HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund) Hong Kong 2018
- Golden Jubilee Ms. Manda Young Scholarship (CUHK) Hong Kong 2018
- PhD Student Exchange Scholarship (CUHK) Hong Kong 2017
- Research Postgraduate Student Grants for Overseas Academic Activities (CUHK) Hong Kong 2017
- Clinton Global Initiative University Network 2017 Seed Funding (CUHK) Hong Kong 2017
- Yonsei Fund (49th APACPH Conference) Hong Kong 2017
- Outstanding Oral Presentation Award (49th APACPH Conference) Hong Kong 2017
- Lo K (corresponding), Glenn AJ, Yeung S, Kendall CWC, Sievenpiper JL, Jenkins DJA, Woo J. Prospective Association of the Portfolio Diet with All‐Cause and Cause‐Specific Mortality Risk in the Mr. OS & Ms. OS Study. Nutrients 2021, 13, 4360. (2021 Impact factor: 6.706)
- Wong J, Chan KY, Lo K (corresponding). Sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors on weight change and cardiometabolic profiles in individuals with overweight or obesity and without diabetes: A meta-analysis. Obes Rev. 2021; e13336. (2021 Impact factor: 10.867)
- Wong MMH, Chan KY, Lo K (corresponding). Manganese Exposure and Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients 2022, 14, 825. (2021 Impact factor: 6.706)
- Lo K, Yang JL, Chen CL, Liu L, Huang YQ, Feng YQ, Ying Q, Yang AM. Associations between blood and urinary manganese with risk of metabolic syndrome and its components: cross-sectional analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2016. Sci Total Environ. 2021; 780: 146527. (2021 Impact factor: 10.753)
- Chan V, Lo K (corresponding). Efficacy of dietary supplements on improving sleep quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Postgrad Med J. 2021; available online. doi: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2020-139319 (2021 Impact factor: 4.973)
- Lo K, Huang YQ, Shen G, Huang JY, Liu L, Yu YL, Chen CL, Feng YQ. Effects of waist to height ratio, waist circumference, body mass index on the risk of chronic diseases, all-cause, cardiovascular and cancer mortality. Postgrad Med J. 2021; 97(1147): 306-11. (2021 Impact factor: 4.973)
- Gong JH, Lo K (co-first), Liu Q, Li J, Lai S, Shadyab AH, Arcan C, Snetselaar L, Lui S. Dietary Manganese, Plasma Markers of Inflammation, and the Development of Type 2 Diabetes in Postmenopausal Women: Findings From the Women’s Health Initiative. Diabetes Care. 2020; 43: 1344–51. (2021 Impact factor: 17.152)
- Lo K, Liu Q, Allison M, Feng YQ, Chan K, Phillips L, Manson J, Liu S. Prospective Associations of Waist-to-Height Ratio With Cardiovascular Events in Postmenopausal Women: Results From the Women’s Health Initiative. Diabetes Care. 2019;42(9): e148–9. (2021 Impact factor: 17.152)
- Lo K, Liu Q, Madsen T, Rapp S, Chen J-C, Neuhouser M, Shadyab A, Pal L, Lin X, Shumake S, Manson J, Feng YQ, Lui S. Relations of magnesium intake to cognitive impairment and dementia among participants in the Women’s Health Initiative Memory Study: a prospective cohort study. BMJ Open. 2019; 9(11): e030052. (2021 Impact factor: 3.017)
- Lo K, Wong M, Khalechelvam P, Tam W. Waist-to-height ratio, body mass index and waist circumference for screening paediatric cardio-metabolic risk factors: a meta-analysis. Obes Rev. 2016;17:1258–75. (2021 Impact factor: 10.867)
