Dr. Reno Gordon | Nutritional Science | Best Researcher Award

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Education Details

• Doctorate in Nutrition (2023) – North West University
• Master of Science in Nutrition (2013) – University of KwaZulu-Natal
• Postgraduate Diploma in Community Nutrition (2009) – University of KwaZulu-Natal
• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition (2008) – University of KwaZulu-Natal

Additionally, he has completed various professional courses, including risk management, digital teaching, and food safety training.

Professional Experience

• Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (2013–present) – Permanent Lecturer for Human Nutrition & Dietetics and Physiology Departments
• University of KwaZulu-Natal (2012 & earlier) – Held multiple roles, including Part-time Lecturer, Nutrition Supervisor, and Tutor

Research Interests

• Sports Nutrition
• Food Safety
• Infant and Young Child Nutrition

Awards and Honors

• 2023: First & Second Place for Best Paper Presentation (Independent Researcher) – Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Research Day
• 2014: Second Place for Best Paper Presentation – University of Limpopo, Faculty of Health Sciences

Conclusion

Dr. Reno Eron Gordon has a strong academic background, with extensive experience in nutrition research and teaching. His research contributions in food safety, sports nutrition, and community health are well-documented, with multiple publications in high-impact journals. Additionally, his recognition in university research competitions highlights his ability to present high-quality, impactful research.

Publications

Self-reported meal planning practices among households in the Tshwane North area, Gauteng
Published: 2024-12-19 | Journal: Health SA Gesondheid
DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2750
Authors: Lindiwe J. Ncube, Mashudu Manafe, Reno E. Gordon

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Knowledge, skills, and household food preparation practices in the north of Pretoria – Gauteng province, South Africa
Published: 2024-10-04 | Journal: African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development
DOI: 10.18697/ajfand.134.24360
Authors: LJ Ncube, M Manafe, RE Gordon

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Infant feeding knowledge, attitudes, and practices of HIV-positive breastfeeding mothers
Published: 2024-07-31 | Journal: Health SA Gesondheid
DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2617
Authors: Kgabo M. Mabotja, Annette Van Onselen, Reno E. Gordon

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Establishing a digital healthcare ecosystem in a Health Sciences University in South Africa: A mixed-method protocol (Preprint)
Published: 2024-02-27 | Journal: JMIR Research Protocols
DOI: 10.2196/57821
Authors: Samantha Govender, Maria Elizabeth Cochrane, Mabina Mogale, Reno Gordon, Tjodwapi Tshephe

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Physiological and nutrition-related challenges as perceived by spinal cord-injured endurance hand cyclists
Published: 2024-01-01 | Journal: Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism
DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2023-0036
Authors: Reno Eron Gordon, Belinda Scrooby, Lize Havemann-Nel

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Food hygiene and food safety practices of households in a township north of Tshwane, Gauteng
Published: 2023-10-17 | Journal: Health SA Gesondheid
DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v28i0.2346
Authors: Mashudu Manafe, Reno E. Gordon, Lindiwe J. Ncube

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Nutritional Practices and Body Composition of South African National-Level Spinal Cord-Injured Endurance Hand Cyclists
Published: 2022-11-22 | Journal: Nutrients
DOI: 10.3390/nu14234949
Authors: Reno Eron Gordon, Sunita Potgieter, Lize Havemann-Nel

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Hydration status and fluid intake of urban, underprivileged South African male adolescent soccer players during training
Published: 2015-10-20 | Journal: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
DOI: 10.1186/s12970-015-0080-0
Authors: Reno Eron Gordon, Susanna Maria Kassier, Chara Biggs

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