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SUMAN KUMARI MAURYA
Public Health Nutritionist
Thane
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dependable expert with proven ability to design health education campaigns and programs to raise awareness of health issues. Experienced in assessing need for health education and developing strategies to promote health and wellness. Skilled in teaching, mentoring and developing relationships with individuals to support health initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
PhD Research Scholar (Food Science)
Institute of Chemical Technology
09.2016 - Current
- Research focus area on community based study on the nutritional composition of human milk among Indian lactating mothers and effect of different thermal and non-thermal treatments to preserve its nutrients, antioxidant and bioactive components
- Working with lactating mothers on effective breastfeeding practices and infant feeding.
- Human milk composition analysis of selected macronutrients and micronutrients in relation to diet & nutritional status
- Counseling mothers on IYCF practices and growth monitoring of their babies.
Assistant Professor
Department of Food and Nutrition, Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
07.2013 - 05.2016
- Taught subjects like Programmes and Policies in Food and Nutrition Security, Public Health Aspect of Malnutrition, Nutrition for Adult & Elderly, Nutrition for Children and Adolescent, Nutrition-A Life Cycle Approach, Public Nutrition and Dietetics, Food and Nutrition
- Co-supervisor for MSc Dissertation entitled 'Awareness of food labels among college students and the impact of nutrition education module on their food choices- A KABP study' in 2015-16"
- Co-supervisor with Dr Anupa Siddhu, Director, Lady Irwin College for MSc Dissertation entitled 'Development of a mobile app for nutrition and healthy lifestyle awareness among collegiate boys and girls' in 2014-2015.
- Guided seminar of Post- Graduate students on Parenteral Nutrition, Role of Vinegar in Diabetes in 2015-16
Technical Officer
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
07.2010 - 07.2013
- Dealt with standards viz Pesticide & antibiotic residues in food commodities and setting MRLs of Pesticides in food commodities under the guidance of Scientific Committee.
- Worked on standards pertaining to Food labeling & claims, Water quality etc
- Organized training programmes/workshops/conferences on Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 for Food Safety Regulators, Stakeholders and Consumers in different States
- Development of food safety manual/pamphlets/brochures for training programs.
- Developed self-sustaining training programme scheme for Food Business Operators, Food Analyst and Food Auditors
- Dealt with Twelfth plan scheme for Training Division, RTI matters and parliament questions
- Participated as resource person for Indian Dairy Association (Punjab Chapter) on the session- 'FSS Act, 2006 and its impact on dairy industries' held on 13th Oct, 2012 in Chandigarh
- Participated as Indian Delegate in 'Technical Workshop on Chemical Risk Analysis in Food Chain' held at Beijing, China from 13th on 16th March, 2013 (ORGANISED BY WHO & FAO).
Education
M.Sc. (Food and Nutrition) - Public Health Nutrition
Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi
B.Sc. (Food and Nutrition) - undefined
Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi
XIIth - undefined
Delhi Kannada Senior Secondary School
Xth - undefined
Delhi Kannada Senior Secondary School
Bachelor's in Education -
Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi
Skills
Multitasking
undefinedAccomplishments
- Infant and Young Child Feeding Counseling and Lactation Management Specialist
- Trainee Membership- The International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation (ISRHML)
- MASHAV Alumni- Israel agency for International Development Cooperation
- Life Member- Nutrition Society of India, Indian Dietetics Association, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India)
- Distinctions in various subjects at School and College level
- Scholarship recipient in college
- Best thesis award in M.Sc.
Training Conferences
- Growth Chart Plotting for Clinical Practice and Pediatric Anthropometric Assessment for Research, 02/22/2020
- Infant and Young Child Feeding Counseling & Lactation Management Specialist Training Course, 12/17/2018
- Nutri-Scholars Award 2017, Prize for nutrition product development on 'Herbal Health Drink', DUPONT Nutrition & Health and PAN India
- Nutrition in a Changing Global Environment, 11/21/2016 - 12/15/2016, MASHAV Scholarship (Israel Agency for International Development Cooperation), The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Computational Skills
- MS-DOS
- Windows -98, 2000, XP
- MS Office
- Internet surfing
- ANNAPURNA SOFTWARE
- SPSS
- Origin pro
- WHO Anthro & Anthro plus
- DIETCAL software
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Counseling mothers on Breastfeeding and IYCF practices, Reading books/Journals related to latest development in Maternal and Child Nutrition policies and programmes, Music, Net Surfing, Interacting with diversified nature of people with great experiences, Writing nutrition testimonials
- Date of Birth: 02/06/1985
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Language Proficiency
- English
- Hindi
References
- Dr. Uday S. Annapure, Director, Institute of Chemical Technology, Marathwada Campus, Jalna, Jalna, Maharashtra, 431213, us.annapure@ictmumbai.edu.in
- Sh. Ashok Kumar Sinha, Dy. General Manager (Quality Control), Food Corporation of India, FDA Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi, 110002, ashok_es@rediffmail.com
- Dr Priyanka Gupta, Scientist-D (Nutrition Division), Indian Council of Medical Research, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, 110029, priyankaicmr@gmail.com
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above-mentioned information is correct up to my knowledge and I bear the responsibility for the authenticity of the above-mentioned particulars.
Affiliations
“Infant and Young Child Feeding Counseling and Lactation Management Specialist” from Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India since 2018.
Trainee Membership- The International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation (ISRHML) since 2017.
MASHAV Alumni- Israel agency for International Development Cooperation. The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food & Environment/ The International School of Agricultural Sciences (2016).
Memberships- Life Member- Nutrition Society of India, Indian Dietetics Association, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India).
Additional Information
Awarded with the Best thesis on “Intergenerational differences within families in their dietary pattern and nutrition status” in M.Sc, 2007-2008.
Software
Certification
Memberships- Life Member- Nutrition Society of India, Indian D
Counseling mothers on Breastfeeding and IYCF practices. Reading books/Journals
Working with lactating mothers & assessing their knowledge, awareness & practice of breastfeeding and infant feeding. Human milk composition analysis of selected macronutrients and micronutrients in relation to diet & nutritional status. Counseling mothers on IYCF practices and growth monitoring of their babies.
Reading content related to maternal and child nutrition, policies, programmes etc.
Recent developments in Food safety standards and regulations.
Timeline
PhD Research Scholar (Food Science)
Institute of Chemical Technology
09.2016 - Current
Assistant Professor
Department of Food and Nutrition, Lady Irwin College, Delhi University
07.2013 - 05.2016
Technical Officer
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
07.2010 - 07.2013
M.Sc. (Food and Nutrition) - Public Health Nutrition
Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi
B.Sc. (Food and Nutrition) - undefined
Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi
XIIth - undefined
Delhi Kannada Senior Secondary School
Xth - undefined
Delhi Kannada Senior Secondary School
Bachelor's in Education -
Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi
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