Rachitha
Assistant Professor
Qualification: MSc. Dietetics and Applied Nutrition
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaching undergraduate students
- Clinical Dietician
- Webpage Coordinator of the Department
- Department Event Coordinator
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Fundamental of Food and Nutrition Practical-II | II |
| Clinics-Fundamental of Food and Nutrition -II | II |
| Introduction to Food Science - II | III |
| Practical-Analysis in Food Science-II | III |
| Clinics-Analysis in Food Science-II | III |
| Program Elective-1-Nutrition for Special Children | IV |
| Food Sanitation and Hygiene | V |
| Food Preservation | VI |
| Food Preservation Practical | VI |
| Program Elective-2-Nutrition Consideration during Disaster | VI |
| Fundamental of Food and Nutrition | V |
| Fundamental of Food and Nutrition | I |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masters of Science | Applied Nutrition and Dietetics | Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, MAHE, Manipal | 2017 |
| Bachelor of Science | Botany, Zoology and Chemistry | Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College, Kunjibettu, Udupi | 2015 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manipal College of Health Professions, MAHE, Manipal | Assistant Professor | Research, Teaching and Clinical | 2024 to till date |
| Kasturba Hospital, MAHE, Manipal | Dietician-I | Research, Teaching and Clinical | 2017 to 2024 |
To Evaluate the Association of Fibre Intake and Physical Activity on Obesity among Women aged 35-65 Years
2022 Metabolic Disorder, Obesity and Fiber Intake Suvarna Hebbar Joniya Galbao Rachitha
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Area of Expertise
Fundamentals of Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Food Science, Nutrition For Special Children, Nutrition During Disaster Management, And Food Preservation
Area of Research
Nutrition in Schizophrenia, Metabolic Disorder, Obesity and Fiber Intake
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
· Life member of Indian Dietetic Association(IDA)
· Life member of Nutrition Society of India(NSI)