Research Area(s)
- Nutritional Epidemiology
- Food Security
- Indigenous Health
- Planetary Health
- Milk and Dairy Research
- Nutritional Psychology
Background
Mojtaba is a postdoctoral fellow and sessional lecturer at the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan. Previously, he served as the lab manager for Dr. Vatanparast’s Nutritional Epidemiology Lab (VNEL) at the College from November 2021 to April 2024. Mojtaba earned his Master’s degree in Human Nutrition from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in 2017, where he contributed to significant research projects, including the Mashhad Stroke and Heart Atherosclerotic Disorder (MASHAD) study. In October 2024, he completed his PhD in Nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan, with a research project centered on Food Security, Dietary Challenges, and Food Perceptions Among Urban Indigenous Peoples in Saskatchewan, focusing on the initial COVID-19 pandemic period and beyond. In addition to his doctoral research, Mojtaba has contributed to numerous projects within VNEL, covering topics such as nutritional epidemiology, planetary health, and milk and dairy research.
Title of Research Project
The role of milk and yogurt supplementation on bone health, body composition and gut health in Canadian young adults
Selected Publications
- Shafiee, M., Al-Bazz, S., Szafron, M., Lane, G. and Vatanparast, H., 2024. “I Haven’t Had Moose Meat in a Long Time”: Exploring Urban Indigenous Perspectives on Traditional Foods in Saskatchewan. Nutrients, 16(
15), p.2432. - Shafiee, M., Lane, G., Szafron, M., Hillier, K., Pahwa, P. and Vatanparast, H., 2023. Exploring the implications of COVID-19 on food security and coping strategies among urban indigenous peoples in Saskatchewan, Canada. Nutrients, 15(19), p.4278.
- Shafiee, M., Keshavarz, P., Lane, G., Pahwa, P., Szafron, M., Jennings, D. and Vatanparast, H., 2022. Food security status of indigenous peoples in Canada according to the 4 pillars of food security: a scoping review. Advances in Nutrition, 13(6), pp.2537-2558.
- Vatanparast, H., Islam, N., Shafiee, M. and Ramdath, D.D., 2020. Increasing plant-based meat alternatives and decreasing red and processed meat in the diet differentially affect the diet quality and nutrient intakes of Canadians. Nutrients, 12(7), p.2034.
- Islam, N., Shafiee, M. and Vatanparast, H., 2021. Trends in the consumption of conventional dairy milk and plant‐based beverages and their contribution to nutrient intake among Canadians. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 34(6), pp.1022-1034.
- Vatanparast, H., Islam, N., Patil, R.P., Shafiee, M. and Whiting, S.J., 2020. Calcium intake from food and supplemental sources decreased in the Canadian population from 2004 to 2015. The Journal of nutrition, 150(4), pp.833-841.