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Dr. Gitahi Theuri

Lecturer, Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science

Home School of Health Sciences Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science Dr. Gitahi Theuri

Dr. Gitahi Theuri

Lecturer, Exercise Science, Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science

Specialization: Applied Human Physiology / Chronic Disease Intervention

Research Interests

Metabolic Pathways in Chronic Disease
Therapeutic Lifestyle Change Interventions in Chronic Disease
Role of Vitamin D Deficiency in Extra-Skeletal Disorders
Role of Heavy Metal Toxicity in Chronic Diseases
Nutrient Depletion Effects of Pharmacological Agents
Cardiac Rehabilitation in Heart Failure

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  1. Abuto, B., Muthomi, N., & Theuri, G. (2023). Efficacy of an Eight-Week Soccer Training Programme on Cardiovascular Fitness. International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health, 10(2), 234-237.
  2. Theuri, G. (2022). Heart Failure: To D or not D, That is the Question! Journal of Kenya Association of Physicians, 4(1, Suppl. 1).
  3. Theuri, G., & Wachira, L. J. (2022). Vitamin D3 Deficiency: The Missing Component in Physical Activity and Lifelong Health. In Sport and Fitness in Children and Adolescents. IntechOpen. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.105470
  4. Boit, E. K., Theuri, G., & Ogweno, G. (2018). Effect of an Exercise Regimen on Blood Pressure in Grade 1 Hypertensive Adults. Global Journal of Health Sciences, 3(2), 27-38.
  5. Boit, E. K., Theuri, G., & Ogweno, G. (2018). Effect of Combined Exercise and Magnesium Supplementation on Blood Pressure. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 3(3), 16-25.
  6. Theuri, G., Dallner, G., & Tekle, M. (2013). Effects of Lifestyle on Plasma IGF, Ubiquinone and Vitamin E in Kenyan Rural & Urban Populations. Growth Hormone & IGF Research, 23(3), 68-75.
  7. Theuri, G., & Kiplamai, F. (2013). Association between Vitamin D Levels and Central Adiposity in an Eastern Africa Outpatient Clinical Population. Dermato-Endocrinology, 5, 1-4.
  8. Theuri, G., & Kiplamai, F. (2012). Hypovitaminosis D in an Ambulatory Population in Eastern Africa. Medycyna Standardy/Pediatria, T9.
  9. Tekle, M., Theuri, G., Sandberg, E., Dallner, G., & Brismar, K. (2010). Plasma Levels of Insulin-like Growth Factor-I and Related Markers in Kenyan Populations. Growth Hormone & IGF Research, 20(S1), S71.
  10. Theuri, G. (2003). Perspectives on Pre-obesity and Obesity and Subsequent Health Implications in Kenya. Nairobi Hospital Proceedings, 7(1), 6-10.
  11. Theuri, G., & Muturi, W. (2003). Lifestyle Modification in Cardiovascular Diseases. Nairobi Hospital Proceedings, 7(5), 229-240.

Books, Book Chapters & Conference Abstracts

  1. Theuri, G., & Kiplamai, F. (2016). Serum Vitamin D and Hand-Grip Strength in a Clinical Population in Kenya. Book of Abstracts, PASHDA Conference.
  2. Theuri, G. (2010). Differences in Physical Activity, Waist-Hip Ratio and Blood Pressure Between an Urban and Pastoral Population in Kenya. Book of Abstracts, ICHPES.
  3. Theuri, G. (2010). The Prevalence of Malnutrition in an Urban and Rural Community in Kenya. Book of Abstracts, ANEC.
  4. Theuri, G. (2005). Polyunsaturated Fats and Heart Disease: What Way Forward? Book of Abstracts, Kenya Cardiac Society 22nd Annual Scientific Conference.
  5. Theuri, G. (2005). New Perspectives on High Protein Diets. Book of Abstracts, Kenya Cardiac Society 22nd Annual Scientific Conference.
  6. Theuri, G. (2004). Lifestyle Modification in Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease. Book of Abstracts, Kenya Cardiac Society 21st Annual Scientific Conference.
  7. Theuri, G. (2003). Perspectives on Obesity in Kenya. Book of Abstracts, Kenya Cardiac Society 20th Annual Scientific Conference.

Conference Presentations (2003–2022)

  • "Nutrition Interventions in CHF" — Mombasa, Kenya, August 27-30, 2022.
  • "Vitamin D and Hyperinsulinemia: Beauty and the Beast" — Abu Dhabi, UAE, October 7-8, 2022.
  • "Non-pharmacological Interventions in Cholesterol Abnormalities" — Kenya Cardiac Society Webinar, June 11, 2020.
  • "Carb Counting in Type 1 Diabetes" — Insulin Pump Symposium, Nairobi, January 2019.
  • Theuri, G. & Boit, E. — "Symbiosis: Vitamin D Deficiency and Waist Circumference in Adult Males" — Abu Dhabi International Conference, March 15-16, 2018.
  • "Relationships between s-Free Testosterone and s-25(OH)D3 in Females Living on the Equator" — Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 16-17, 2017.
  • "Birds of a Feather: Correlation between hTMA-Magnesium and Vitamin D Status" — Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 16-17, 2017.
  • Theuri, G. & Kiplamai, F. — "Serum Vitamin D and Hand-Grip Strength in a Clinical Population in Kenya" — PASHDA Conference, Nairobi, September 2016.
  • "Relationship between Hand-Grip Strength and 25(OH)D3" — Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 2015.
  • "Carb-Counting and Diabetes Control" — Gertrude's Hospital, Nairobi, May 24, 2014.
  • "Association between 25(OH)D3 and Blood Pressure in a Clinical Population in E. Africa" — Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 2014.
  • "Lifestyle/Nutrition and Carb Counting during Insulin Pump Therapy" — Sarova Hotel, Nairobi, June 22, 2013.
  • "Role of Exercise in Diabetes Management" — East Africa Diabetes Study Group Conference, Nairobi, October 27-31, 2013.
  • "Vitamin D in Pregnancy and Lactation" — Kenya Family Physicians CME Workshop, Nairobi, November 17, 2012.
  • "Prevalence of Hypovitaminosis D in an Ambulatory Clinical Population in Eastern Africa" — Central Europe Vitamin D Conference, Warsaw, Poland, October 19-20, 2012.
  • "Hypovitaminosis D3 in Kenya" — Kenya Pharmaceutical Association, Nairobi, July 2011.
  • "Nutrition in Cardio-Metabolic Disease" — Kenya Association of Physicians 15th Annual Scientific Conference, Nairobi, June 2011.
  • "Regeneration and Recovery" — 4th IAAF Elite Coaches Course, Nairobi, June 2009.
  • "Differences in CVD Risk Factors: Pastoral and Urban Population" — Steno Diabetes Center, Copenhagen, Denmark, June 2009.
  • "CVD Research in Africa: Trials, Tears and Tribulations" — University of Copenhagen, Denmark, June 2009.
  • "Lifestyle Modification in Hypertension" — Kenya Association of Physicians 13th Annual Scientific Congress, Nakuru, March 2009.
  • "Evolving Cardiovascular Disease in Kenyan Clergy" — 5th All African University Pre-Games Scientific Conference, Kampala, Uganda, July 2009.
  • "Modern Nutrition and the Chronic Disease Fallout" — Kenya Society of Anaesthetists 15th Scientific Conference, Mombasa, August 2009.
  • "Polyunsaturated Fats and Heart Disease" — Kenya Cardiac Society 22nd Annual Scientific Conference, Nairobi, May 2005.
  • "New Perspectives on High Protein Diets" — Kenya Cardiac Society 22nd Annual Scientific Conference, Nairobi, May 2005.
  • "Lifestyle Modification in Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease" — Kenya Cardiac Society 21st Annual Scientific Conference, Nairobi, May 2004.
  • "Perspectives on Obesity in Kenya" — Kenya Cardiac Society 20th Annual Scientific Conference, Nairobi, May 2003.