Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Media Publications
Academic Research And Projects
Professional Awards
Publications
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Dr. HITHA BHANKHARIA (PhD)

MUMBAI

Summary

Licensed Clinical Dietitian with 12 + years of experience developing personalized nutritional plans that positively affect patient outcomes. Highly-qualified and well-trained clinical professional with detailed approach. Diligent in staying updated on latest medical research and nutrition solutions. Exceptional communication skills and effective teaching of attention-grabbing seminars.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR

Abbot Nutrition, India; Food strong.co, India, Independent Nutritionists, and Bloggers
01.2018 - 01.2022

VISITING FACULTY

Dr. B.M.N. COLLEGE OF HOME SCIENCE, MUMBAI
06.2013 - 08.2018

MANAGER PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & CLINICAL RESEARCH

DIGESTIVE HEALTH INSTITUTE, MUMBAI
02.2017 - 07.2018
  • Developed SoulFuel by Dr
  • Muffi - Product range (protein supplement variants, fat-burning capsules, and fiber supplement)
  • Worked on the same covering major aspects like FSSAI license, product formulation as per FSSAI guidelines, claims and claim substantiation for the products, modern trade - Amazon, Flipkart, Food Hall, Pharmacy
  • Created the menu for Flax for DHI - which included recipe calculations and forming menus for the bariatric population and individuals in health and fitness
  • Worked on recipe book (unpublished) - for Dr
  • Muffi - which included modification of traditional recipes, standardization as per serve along with calculations
  • Created an entire category of non-surgical patients of over 180 patients for Dr
  • Muffi during my work tenure.

SENIOR NUTRITION OFFICER (R & D Department)

MARICO LIMITED, MUMBAI
06.2012 - 01.2016

MASTERS INTERNSHIP

B.Y.L.NAIR CH HOSPITAL, MUMBAI
12.2010 - 02.2011

MASTERS INTERNSHIP

TATA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MUMBAI
05.2010 - 06.2010

SENIOR DIETICIAN

Dr. NADEEM RAIS (ENDOCRINOLOGIST), MUMBAI
01.2010 - 05.2010

REGISTERED DIETICIAN INTERNSHIP

B.Y.L. NAIR CH HOSPITAL, MUMBAI
10.2008 - 04.2009

PGDM Internship

P.D.HINDUJA HOSPITAL, MUMBAI
05.2008 - 08.2008

Education

Ph.D. - Nutrition

College of Home Science, Nirmala Niketan
Mumbai

Masters in Clinical Nutrition And Dietetics - Clinical Nutrition

Dr. B.M.N. College of Home Science
Mumbai

Certified Diabetic Educator - Nutrition

International Diabetic Federation
Mumbai

Registered Dietician - Nutrition

Indian Dietetic Association
Mumbai

P.G.D.M in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics - Nutrition

IHMCTAN
Mumbai

Bachelors in Food Nutrition & Dietetics - Nutrition

College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan
Mumbai

Skills

  • Nutritional Education
  • Diabetic Lifestyle Planning
  • Special Diet Requirements
  • Active Listening
  • Clinical Dietetics
  • Digital Resource Development
  • Health and Wellness Education
  • Adolescent Nutrition
  • Nutrition Program Management
  • Nutritional Planning
  • Chronic Illness Management
  • Counsel Clients

Accomplishments

  • Presentations

Media Publications

  • Https://www.hindustantimes.com/fitness/want-to-lose-weight-but-don-t-want-to-exercise-here-s-your-fitness-plan/story-cNYuzs37TtbIxVTwB2dkxH.html
  • Https://www.hindustantimes.com/fitness/this-morning-beverage-can-boost-your-exercise-burn-weight-faster/story-zEcPJGpOnErWadh51tpw3H.html
  • Https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/health-and-fitness/article/experts-tips-on-how-to-set-and-achieve-your-new-year-resolutions-18854161
  • Https://www.gqindia.com/content/how-to-lose-weight-tips-portion-control
  • Https://apollolife.com/assets/bpositivepdf/2018/February2018/Bpositive_February2018.pdf
  • Https://hu.hallowedgaming.com/articles/szeretne-lefogyni-de-nem-akar-tornazni-itt-van-a.html

Academic Research And Projects

  • 2012: Submitted a research paper on – An Assessment of Nutritional Status of Sunni Muslim High school and junior college students – A Gender Comparison in Mumbai City. – in the International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Public Health sponsored by ICMR.
  • 2011: Presented in Institute of Chemical Technology in Mumbai on Innovative Product Development.
  • 2011:Presented a poster and submitted a review article on Resistance Starch in All India Self-Government of Food Technology.
  • 2009:Worked with Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai on Food and Nutrition from Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition.
  • 2008: Conducted research – To study the iron status of women from the age group of 17 years to 37 years and to develop a food product from lotus stem and study its efficacy on iron deficiency anaemia.
  • 2007: Participated in the cultural and academic exchange program organized by Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science with La Providence, Blois, from 18th January to 1st February in France and from 15th to 27th February in India in 2007.

Professional Awards

  • 2015: Best Research Award, 2015.
  • 2015: Innovation Spark Award in Saffola Fit Foodie, 2015
  • 2015: Value Walkers Award in Rapid Scale-up of Saffola Foods Business, 2015.
  • 2014: Innovation to Make a Difference Award at the launch of Saffola Total, 2014.

Publications

June 2016: Oats: A Multi-functional grain. J Clin Prev Cardiol 2016; 5:9-17. May 2016: A Prospective, open label, parallel group, randomized controlled clinical study to evaluate the effect of flavoured oats in pre-diabetes subjects – Late breaking poster at American Association of Clinical Cardiologists. A evaluating the efficacy of blended oil in comparison with antioxidants in olive oil – Late breaking poster at American Association of Clinical Cardiologists.

Timeline

DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR

Abbot Nutrition, India; Food strong.co, India, Independent Nutritionists, and Bloggers
01.2018 - 01.2022

MANAGER PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & CLINICAL RESEARCH

DIGESTIVE HEALTH INSTITUTE, MUMBAI
02.2017 - 07.2018

VISITING FACULTY

Dr. B.M.N. COLLEGE OF HOME SCIENCE, MUMBAI
06.2013 - 08.2018

SENIOR NUTRITION OFFICER (R & D Department)

MARICO LIMITED, MUMBAI
06.2012 - 01.2016

MASTERS INTERNSHIP

B.Y.L.NAIR CH HOSPITAL, MUMBAI
12.2010 - 02.2011

MASTERS INTERNSHIP

TATA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MUMBAI
05.2010 - 06.2010

SENIOR DIETICIAN

Dr. NADEEM RAIS (ENDOCRINOLOGIST), MUMBAI
01.2010 - 05.2010

REGISTERED DIETICIAN INTERNSHIP

B.Y.L. NAIR CH HOSPITAL, MUMBAI
10.2008 - 04.2009

PGDM Internship

P.D.HINDUJA HOSPITAL, MUMBAI
05.2008 - 08.2008

Ph.D. - Nutrition

College of Home Science, Nirmala Niketan

Masters in Clinical Nutrition And Dietetics - Clinical Nutrition

Dr. B.M.N. College of Home Science

Certified Diabetic Educator - Nutrition

International Diabetic Federation

Registered Dietician - Nutrition

Indian Dietetic Association

P.G.D.M in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics - Nutrition

IHMCTAN

Bachelors in Food Nutrition & Dietetics - Nutrition

College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan
Dr. HITHA BHANKHARIA (PhD)