Prof. Peter Clarys

Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium

Email: pclarys@vub.ac.be

Qualifications

1994 Ph.D., Vrije Universiteit Brussel

1992 M.Sc., Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Publications (Selected)

1. J. Taeymans, M. Hebbelinck, J. Borms, P. Clarys & W. Duquet Childhood single skinfold thickness is a better predictor for adult relative fat mass in females than the body mass index: Data from a 30-year longitudinal study. European Journal of Sport Science, 8(5): 287-294 (2008)
2. J. Taeymans, M. Hebbelinck, J. Borms, P. Clarys, H. Abidi & W. Duquet Tracking of adult adiposity in early, average and late maturing children: a thirty year longitudinal growth study. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 48: 326-334 (2008)
3. J. Taeymans, P. Clarys, N. Duvigneaud, J. Borms, M. Hebbelinck & W. Duquet Anthropometrische Determinanten im Kindes- und Jugendalter für den BMI im Erwachsenenalter. Deutsche Zeitschrift für Sportmedizin, 59(10): 234-240 (2008)
4. D. Aerenhouts, M. Hebbelinck, J. Poortmans & P. Clarys Nutritional Habits of Flemish Adolescent Sprint Athletes. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 18(5): 509-523 (2008)
5. R. Clijsen, J. Taeymans, W. Duquet, A.O. Barel & P. Clarys Changes of skin characteristics during and after local Parafango therapy as used in physiotherapy. Skin Research and Technology, 14(2): 237-242 (2008)
6. P. Mullie, G. Vansant, I. Guelinckx, M. Hulens, P. Clarys & E. Degrave Trends in the evolution of BMI in Belgian army men. Public Health Nutrition, doi:10.1017/S1368980008003534 (2008)
7. Mullie P, Clarys P, Deriemaeker P, Hebbelinck M. Estimation of daily human intake of food flavonoids International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 59(4): 291-298 (2008).
8. J. Taeymans, P. Clarys, H. Abidi, M. Hebbelinck, J. Borms & W. Duquet Developmental changes and predictability of static strength in individuals of different maturity A 30-year longitudinal study. J. Sports Sci.;27(8):833-41, 2009.
9. S. De Henauw, N. Delzenne, G. Vansant, C. Lachat, S. Vandevijvere, Y. Larondelle, J. Van Camp, P. Clarys, P. Kolsteren & M-L Scippo. Establishing a Belgian Nutrition Society (BNS): filling the void (Editorial) Archives of Public Health 67:4-6 (2009).
10. Mullie P., Clarys P., Hulens M., Vansant G.  Reproducibility and validity of a semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire among military men. Military Medicine 174(8):852-6, 2009.
11. Mullie P., Guelinckx I., Clarys P., Degrave E., Hulens M., Vansant G. : Cultural, socioeconomic and nutritional determinants of functional food consumption patterns. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition 1-7, (2009).
12. Deriemaeker P., Aerenhouts D., Hebbelinck M., Clarys P. : Nutrient Based Estimation of Acid-Base Balance in Vegetarians and Non-vegetarians. Plant Foods Hum. Nutr. 65 (1) 77-82, (2010).
13. Mullie P., Clarys P., Hulens M., Vansant G. : Dietary patterns and socioeconomic position. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition,1-8, (2010)
14. Aerenhouts D., Devriese S., Hebbelinck M, Clarys P. Soy consumption fits within a healthy lifestyle. Nutrition and Food Science 40(4): 362-370 2010
15. Deriemaeker P, Alewaeters K, Hebbelinck M; Clarys P. Nutritional intake of various groups of Flemish Vegetarians. Archives of Public Health, 68, 121-133, 2010.
16. Deriemaeker P, Alewaeters K, Hebbelinck M, Lefevre J, Philippaerts R, Clarys P. Nutritional Status of Flemish vegetarians Compared with Non-vegetarians: A matched samples study. Nutrients 2010, 2, 770-780; doi:10.3390/nu2070770
17. P. Mullie, P. Clarys, M. Hulens, G. Vansant. Distribution of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Belgian Army Men. Archives of Environemental & Occupational Health, 65(3): 135-139
18. D. Aerenhouts , S. Debaere, F. Hagman, C. Delecluse, B. Van Gheluwe, P. Clarys. Comparison of anthropometric characteristics and sprint start performance between talented late adolescent and elite adult sprint athletes. European Journal of Sport Science, 2010. DOI:10.1080/17461391.2010.536580
19. D. Aerenhouts, P. Deriemaeker, M. Hebbelinck, P. Clarys. Dietary acid-base balance in adolescent sprint athletes: a follow-up study. Nutrients 2011, 3, 200-211; doi:10.3390/nu3020200.
20. P. Mullie, P. Clarys, M. Hulens, G. Vansant. Socioeconomic, health, and dietary determinants of multivitamin supplements use in Belgium. Int. J. Public Health. 2010 (Epub ahead of printDOI 10.1007/s00038-010-0210-z).
21. J. Nijs, S. Aelbrecht, M. Meeus, J. Vanoosterwijck, E.  Zinzen, P. Clarys. Tired of being inactive a systematic literature review of physical activity, physiological exercise capacity and muscle strength in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. Disabil. Rehabil. 2010 (Epub ahead of print. DOI:10.3109/09638288.2010.541543.
22. J. Van Cauwenberg, I. De Bourdeaudhuij , F. De Meester, D. Van Dyck, J. Salmon, P. Clarys, B. Deforche. Relationship between the physical environment and physical activity in older people: a systematic review. Health & Place Nov 26, 2010 (Epub ahead of print DOI:10.1016/j.healthplace.2010.11.010)
23. Slavko R, Hilfiker R, Clarys P, Clijsen R, Taeymans J. Position specific and team-ranking-related characteristics in German amateur soccer players – a descriptive study. Accepted for publication in “International Journal of Applied Sports Science 23(1):168-182
24. Clarys P, Ramon K, Hagman F, Deriemaeker P, Zinzen E. Influence of weight reduction on physical performance capacity in judokas. Journal of Combat Sports and Martial Arts, 2010 2(2); vol 1, 71-76.
25. Aerenhouts D, Deriemaeker P, Hebbelinck M, Clarys P. Energy and macronutrient intake in adolescent sprint athletes: A follow-up study. Journal of Sports Sciences, 2010, 1-10, iFirst article. DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2010.521946.
26. Clarys P, Clijsen R, Barel A.O. Influence of probe application pressure on in vitro and in vivo capacitance (Corneometer CM825®) and conductance (Skicon 200ZX®) measurements. Skin Research and Technology 17(4): 445-450 (2011)
27. Clarys P, Deriemaeker P, Clijsen R, Taeymans J, Aerenhouts D, Barel A. The influence of stratum corneum hydration on body fat determination by bioelectrical impedance. Skin Research and Technology 18: 55-60 (2012)
28. Clarys P, Rosseneu A.,  Aerenhouts D., Zinzen E. Energy expenditure in judo athletes during training camp. Accepted for publication in Journal of Combat Sports and Martial Arts, (January 2011).
29. Aerenhouts D, Zinzen E, Clarys P. Energy expenditure and habitual physical activities in adolescent sprint athletes.  Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 10:362-368 (2011).
30. Deriemaeker P, Aerenhouts D., De Ridder D., Hebbelinck M., Clarys P. Health aspects, nutrition and physical characteristics in matched samples of institutionalized vegetarian and non-vegetarian elderly (>65yrs). Nutrition & Metabolism 8: 37-45 (2011).
31. Mullie P, Aerenhouts D., Clarys P. Cultural, socio-economic and nutritional determinants of sugar-sweetened and artificially-sweetened beverage consumption. Accepted for publication inEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutrition (June 2011).
32. Clarys P, Clijsen R., Taeymans J, Barel A.O. Hydration measurements of the stratum corneum: comparison between the capacitance method (digital version of the Corneometer CM 825®) and the impedance method (Skicon-200EX®).
33. Accepted for publication in Skin Research and Technology (September 2011)
34. P. Mullie, L. Godderis, P. Clarys. Determinants and nutritional implications associated with low fat food consumption. Appetite 58: 34-38 (2012)
35. P. Mullie, P. Clarys. Association between cardiovascular disease risk factor knowledge and lifestyle. Food & Nutrition Science. 2: 1048-1053 (2011)
36. Journal of Food research (February 1, 2012)
37. P. Clarys, B. Geelen, D. Aerenhouts, P. Deriemaeker, E. Zinzen Estimation of body composition in adolescent judo athletes Accepted for publication in Journal of Combat Sports and Martial Arts, (January 2012).