Amrutha M S
Assistant Professor
Qualification: M.Sc. (Dietetics and Applied Nutrition ) B.Sc. (BZC)
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaching and Mentorship
- Clinical Dietetics Practice
- Internship Coordinator
- Alumni Coordinator
- SDG Coordinator
- Student Guardian
- LMS Coordinator
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Food and Nutrition I-Clinics | I |
| Fundamentals of Food and Nutrition I-Practical | I |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy I | III |
| Clinical Practice In Medical Nutrition Therapy I- Clinics | III |
| Clinical Practice In Medical Nutrition Therapy I- Practical | III |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy II | IV |
| Clinical Practice In Medical Nutrition Therapy II-Clinics | IV |
| Clinical Practice In Medical Nutrition Therapy II-Practical | IV |
| Community Nutrition | VI |
| Clinical Practice In Community Nutrition-Clinics | VI |
| Clinical Practice In Community Nutrition-Practical | VI |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc | Dietetics and Applied Nutrition | WGSHA , MAHE , Manipal | 2014 |
| B.Sc | Botany , Zoology , Chemistry | MGM College , Udupi | 2012 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manipal College of Health Professions | Assistant Professor | Research, Teaching and Clinical | 2022 till date |
| Kasturba Hospital , Manipal | Dietician-II | Comprehensive nutritional assessments, develop personalized therapeutic diet plans, provide counseling, monitor progress, and collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient care | 2014-till date |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Maternal and child health, Metabolic disorders
Area of Expertise
Medical nutrition therapy, maternal and child health, metabolic disorders, public health nutrition, and sports nutrition
Area of Research
Personalized nutrition, Dietary interventions for disease management, Food quality and sustainability, Nutrition and mental health, Nutrition in vulnerable groups like older adults, pregnant women, children and individuals with eating disorders.
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
Member of professional organizations including IAPEN, Indian Dietetic Association, and Nutrition Society of India
Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research methodology
Department of Statistics , MAHE
Bioethics
Center for Bioethics , MAHE
Research and Publication Ethics
Directorate of Online Education, MAHE