Dirk Lund Christensen

Research output

Research output per year 1992 2009 2011 2012 2014 2015 2017 2020

• 64 Journal article
• 6 Book chapter
• 5 Review
• 4 Book
• 9 More
  • 4 Conference abstract in journal
  • 1 Ph.D. thesis
  • 1 Poster
  • 1 Comment/debate
  • 1 Contribution to newspaper - Newspaper article
  • 1 Letter

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2011

  Sex differences in blood glucose and anthropometry in adolescents in rural Tanzania

  Nielsen, J., Ramaiya, K., Mutabingwa, T. K., Vaag, A., Bygbjerg, I. C. & Christensen, D. L., 2011.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › Research › peer-review
• 2010

  Moving to an A1C-based diagnosis of diabetes has a different impact on prevalence in different ethnic groups

  Christensen, D. L., Witte, D. R., Kaduka, L., Jørgensen, M. E., Borch-Johnsen, K., Mohan, V., Shaw, J. E., Tabák, A. G. & Vistisen, D., Mar 2010, In: Diabetes Care. 33, 3, p. 580-2 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review

  • Glucose Tolerance Test 100%
  • Greenland 49%
  • Kenya 38%
  • Denmark 34%
  • India 28%
  130 Citations (Scopus)

• Traditional and Modern Running Culture among the Kalenjin of Kenya: A Historical and Anthropological Perspective

  Christensen, D. L. & Damkjær, S., 16 Oct 2010, The Anthropology of Sport and Human Movement: A Biocultural Perspective. Sands, R. R. & Sands, L. R. (eds.). Plymouth, UK: Lexington Books, p. 187-212 26 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Communication
• 2009

  Da mennesket blev løber

  Christensen, D. L., 2009, In: Scient. 3, p. 20-22 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Communication

• Fedt & etnicitet

  Translated title of the contribution: Fat & ethnicityChristensen, D. L. & Jørgensen, M. E., 16 Jan 2009, In: Weekendavisen. 03, p. 12 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Communication

• Herodotos and Hemerodromoi: Pheidippides' Run from Athens to Sparta in 490 BC from Historical and Physiological Perspectives

  Nielsen, T. H., Schwartz, A. & Christensen, D. L., 2009, In: Hermes - Zeitschrift für Klassische Philologie. 137.2, p. 148-69 21 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review

  2 Citations (Scopus)

• High glucose intolerance among TB/HIV patients in Tanzania

  Faurholt-Jepsen, D., Praygod, G., Christensen, D. L., Range, N., Borch-Johnsen, K., Andersen, A. & Friis, H., 2009, In: Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism. 55, Suppl. 1, p. 242 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference abstract in journal › Research

  42 Downloads (Pure)

• Prevalence of glucose intolerance and associated risk factors in rural and urban populations of different ethnic groups in Kenya

  Christensen, D. L., Friis, H., Mwaniki, D. L., Kilonzo, B., Tetens, I., Boit, M. K., Omondi, B., Kaduka, L. & Borch-Johnsen, K., 2009, In: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. 84, 3, p. 303-10 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review

  • Urban Population 100%
  • Kenya 96%
  • Rural Population 88%
  • Glucose Intolerance 87%
  • Abdominal Subcutaneous Fat 58%
  84 Citations (Scopus)
• 2008

  Ethnicity and obesity: why are some people more vulnerable?

  Christensen, D. L. & Jørgensen, M. E., 2008, In: International Diabetes Monitor. 20, 5, p. 202-209 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review

  2794 Downloads (Pure)

• Glucose intolerance in to body composition, physical activity and other predictors among the Luo, Kamba and Maasai of Kenya

  Christensen, D. L., 2008, Museum Tusculanum.

  Research output: Book/Report › Ph.D. thesis

• Insulin resistance and secretion in different ethnic populations of Kenya

  Christensen, D. L., Mwaniki, D. L., Boit, M. K., Kilonzo, B., Friis, H., Tetens, I., Kaduka, L., Omondi, B. O. & Borch-Johnsen, K., 2008, In: Diabetologia. 51, Suppl. 1, p. S178 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference abstract in journal › Research

• Obesity and regional fat distribution in Kenyan populations: impact of ethnicity and urbanization

  Christensen, D. L., Eis, J., Hansen, A. W., Larsson, M. W., Mwaniki, D. L., Kilonzo, B., Tetens, I., Boit, M. K., Kaduka, L., Borch-Johnsen, K. & Friis, H., 2008, In: Annals of Human Biology. 35, 2, p. 232-249 18 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review

  • regional distribution 100%
  • Urbanization 87%
  • Abdominal Subcutaneous Fat 77%
  • urbanization 64%
  • Intra-Abdominal Fat 61%
  74 Citations (Scopus)
• 2007

  Diet and endurance performance of Kenyan runners: A physiological perspective

  Christensen, D. L., 2007, East African running: Towards a cross-disciplinary perspective. Pitsiladis, Y., Bale, J., Sharp, C. & Noakes, T. (eds.). Oxon: Routledge, p. 102-117 16 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Communication

• Mineral content of traditional leafy vegetables from western Kenya

  Orech, F. O., Christensen, D. L., Larsen, T., Friis, H., Aagaard-Hansen, J. & Estambale, B. A., 2007, In: International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. 58, 8, p. 595-602 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review

  • Brassica 100%
  • Kenya 86%
  • green leafy vegetables 85%
  • food plants 80%
  • Vegetables 73%
  35 Citations (Scopus)
• 2006

  Entomophagy among the Luo of Kenya: a potential mineral source?

  Christensen, D. L., Orech, F. O., Mungai, M. N., Larsen, T., Friis, H. & Aagaard-Hansen, J., 2006, In: International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. 57, 3-4, p. 198-203 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review

  • entomophagy 100%
  • Kenya 70%
  • Insecta 63%
  • Isoptera 62%
  • Minerals 58%
  90 Citations (Scopus)

• Type 2 diabetes in Kenya: the role of rural-urban migration

  Christensen, D. L., Mwaniki, D. L., Boit, M. K., Kilonzo, B., Omondi, B. O., Tetens, I. & Borch-Johnsen, K., 2006, In: Diabetic Medicine. 23, Supplement s4, p. 55 1 p., A120.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference abstract in journal › Research › peer-review
• 2005

  Afrikas næste katastrofe

  Translated title of the contribution: The next catastrophy of AfricaBorch-Johnsen, K. & Christensen, D. L., 17 Jan 2005, Politiken. 2 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Communication

• Vitamin and mineral intake of twelve adolescent male Kalenjin runners in western Kenya.

  Christensen, D. L., Jakobsen, J. & Friis, H., 2005, In: East African Medical Journal. 82, 12, p. 637-42 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review

  • Kenya 100%
  • Micronutrients 97%
  • Vitamins 85%
  • Minerals 83%
  • Pyridoxine 38%
  5 Citations (Scopus)
• 2004

  Body dimensions, exercise capacity and physical activity level of adolescent Nandi boys in western Kenya.

  Larsen, H. B., Christensen, D. L., Nolan, T. & Søndergaard, H., 2004, In: Annals of Human Biology. 31, 2, p. 159-73 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review

  • Kenya 100%
  • Exercise 55%
  • adolescent 50%
  • town 47%
  • village 46%
  52 Citations (Scopus)

• Diet intake and endurance performance in Kenyan runners

  Christensen, D. L., 2004, In: Comparative Exercise Physiology. 1, p. 249-253 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review
• 2003

  Skiing across the Greenland icecap: divergent effects on limb muscle adaptations and substrate oxidation.

  Helge, J. W., Lundby, C., Christensen, D. L., Langfort, J., Messonnier, L., Zacho, M., Andersen, J. & Saltin, B., 2003, In: Journal of Experimental Biology. 206, Pt 6, p. 1075-83 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review

  • skiing 100%
  • Greenland 99%
  • Skiing 91%
  • limbs (animal) 63%
  • limb 61%
  55 Citations (Scopus)
• 2002

  Dem der løber

  Translated title of the contribution: The runnersChristensen, D. L., 2002, In: Krumspring. 10, 3, p. 14-15 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Communication

• Food and macronutrient intake of male adolescent Kalenjin runners in Kenya.

  Christensen, D. L., Van Hall, G. & Hambraeus, L., 2002, In: British Journal of Nutrition. 88, 6, p. 711-7 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review

  • Kenya 100%
  • Nutrients 72%
  • Eating 64%
  • Food 59%
  • Essential Amino Acids 37%
  20 Citations (Scopus)

• Maraton: Et løb for kvinder

  Translated title of the contribution: Marathon: a race for womenChristensen, D. L., Apr 2002, In: Idraetsliv. 4, p. 26-27 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Communication

• Traditionel og moderne løbekultur hos kalenjin-folket i Kenya: et historisk og antropologisk perspektiv

  Translated title of the contribution: Traditionel and modern running culture in the Kalenjin of Kenya: A historical and anthropological perspectiveChristensen, D. L. & Damkjær, S., 2002, Idræt og lokalhistorie: pejlinger og perspektiver. Skovgaard, T. & Wøllekær, J. (eds.). Odense: Syddansk Universitetsforlag, Vol. 18. p. 117-137 21 p. (Idrætshistorisk årbog 2002, Vol. 18).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Communication
• 2001

  Neutralisering af smerter i og fra nakke- og skulderregionen via dynamisk arbejde

  Translated title of the contribution: Pain neutralisation in and from the shoulder and neck regions via dynamic exerciseChristensen, D. L. & Hilt, K. E., 2001

  Research output: Book/Report › Book › Communication

• Running and traditional movement culture among the Kalenjin of Kenya: from pre-colonial times to the present

  Christensen, D. L., 15 Feb 2001, Centre for African Studies: Museum Tusculanum.

  Research output: Book/Report › Book › Communication
• 2000

  Sundhed og livsstil i Mexicos Sierra Madre bjerge

  Translated title of the contribution: Health and lifestyle in the Mexican Sierra Madre MountainsChristensen, D. L., 2000, In: Ungdom & Idræt. 22

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Communication

• Trainability of Kenyan village boys compared with Kenyan town boys

  Larsen, H. B., Søndergaard, H., Nolan, T., Asp, S., Christensen, D. L. & Saltin, B., 2000, In: Journal of Physiology. 528, p. 42P-43P 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Communication

• Washindi: Løberne fra Kenya

  Christensen, D. L., 20 Jan 2000, Frydenlund Academic. 246 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Book › Communication
• 1998

  Berøringsangst og dårligt feltarbejde

  Translated title of the contribution: Mysophobia and poor field workChristensen, D. L. & Larsen, N., 1998, Idrætshistorisk Årbog. Hansen, J. & Grinderslev, N. (eds.). Odense: Syddansk Universitetsforlag, Vol. 14. p. 195-201 7 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Communication

• Food intake of Kalenjin runners in Kenya: a field study

  Christensen, D. L., Hall, G. V. & Hambraeus, L., 1998, In: Journal of Sports Sciences. 16, p. 500 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
• 1997

  Kostintagelsen hos kalenjin-løberne i Kenya

  Translated title of the contribution: Diet intake among the Kalenjin runners in KenyaChristensen, D. L., van Hall, G. & Hambraeus, L., 1997, In: Puls. 8, 3, p. 2-4 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Communication

• Løb for overlevelse

  Translated title of the contribution: Run for survivalChristensen, D. L., 30 Oct 1997, In: Ungdom & Idræt. 32, p. 6-7 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Communication
• 1996

  Effects of glucose, glucose plus branched-chain amino acids, or placebo on bike performance over 100 km

  Madsen, K., MacLean, D. A., Kiens, B. & Christensen, D., Dec 1996, In: Journal of Applied Physiology. 81, 6, p. 2644-2650 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review

  • Branched Chain Amino Acids 100%
  • Placebos 52%
  • Glucose 48%
  • Ammonia 21%
  • Eating 14%
  85 Citations (Scopus)

• Myten om de kenyanske løbere

  Translated title of the contribution: The myth about the Kenyan runnersChristensen, D. L., 1996, Krop, Idræt & Kultur. Elbæk, N., Fallesen, A. & Larsen, N. (eds.). Mellemfolkeligt samvirke, p. 12-19 8 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Communication
• 1993

  Præstationsevnen ved indtagelse af glukose og forgrenede aminosyrer i forhold til glukose eller placebo under langvarigt arbejde

  Translated title of the contribution: Performance following intake of glucose and branched chain amino acids compared to glocose or placebo during long term exerciseChristensen, D. L., 10 Jul 1993, Institute of Sport Science: Museum Tusculanum.

  Research output: Book/Report › Book › Communication
• 1992

  Myter og mystik om kenyanske løbere

  Translated title of the contribution: Kenyan runners: myths andmystery Larsen, H. B., Bak, T. & Christensen, D. L., 1992, In: Puls. 3, p. 2-4 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Communication