Haritha Vinturi

Motivated and passionate Nutrition and Dietetics graduate with a strong foundation in clinical nutrition, dietary planning, and health promotion. Eager to apply academic knowledge in real-world settings through an internship opportunity where I can further develop my skills and contribute to patient wellness.

Project Description: Developed comprehensive diet plans for individuals across various age groups, including teenagers, middle-aged individuals, and elderly adults, focusing on effective weight loss. Each plan was tailored to the unique dietary needs, activity levels, and health conditions of each age group.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Conducted nutritional assessments for each age group to determine specific dietary needs.
• Created balanced meal plans that emphasized portion control, nutrient intake, and caloric deficit for weight loss.
• Ensured the plans met macro and micronutrient requirements for overall health.

Project Description:
Designed specialized diet plans to meet the nutritional needs of pregnant and lactating women, focusing on ensuring the intake of essential nutrients required for maternal and fetal health during pregnancy and postnatal lactation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Developed trimester-specific diet plans for pregnant women to support healthy fetal development.
• Created lactation diet plans that promoted milk production and ensured maternal recovery.
• Ensured inclusion of critical nutrients like folic acid, calcium, and iron to meet increased physiological needs.

Project Description:
Formulated personalized diet plans for patients with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, glomerular nephritis, arthritis, osteoporosis, and PCOD, aimed at managing symptoms and improving overall health through dietary interventions.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conducted in-depth research on the dietary requirements for each medical condition.
• Developed therapeutic diets that addressed the specific needs of each patient group while managing disease symptoms.

Project Description:
Created nutrient-dense recipes focused on increasing the intake of specific nutrients like calcium, iron, and other vitamins and minerals. The recipes were designed to meet the daily nutrient requirements for various population groups in an enjoyable and practical way.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Researched nutrient-dense foods and incorporated them into everyday recipes.
• Created meal plans and recipes targeting deficiencies in calcium, iron, and other essential nutrients.
• Tested and refined recipes to ensure they were both nutritionally beneficial and palatable.

• Achieved Gold Medal in Biotechnology in Andhra University.