Faculty

Title

Prof. (Dr.)

Anita Malhotra

Photograph

Designation

Professor (Teacher In-charge)

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Email

anitamalhotra28@gmail.com

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Educational Qualifications : Ph.D (Delhi), M.Sc.(Delhi), B. Sc. (Hons)

Degree

Institution

Year

PhD Home Science (Food and Nutrition)

University of Delhi

2004

MSc Home Science (Food and Nutrition)

Lady Irwin College (University of Delhi)

1984

BSc Home Science (Food and Nutrition)

Lady Irwin College (University of Delhi)

1982

Career Profile

Orcid ID : https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5177-4514

Google scholar : https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=-osB-2MAAAAJ

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-malhotra-72385a37/?originalsubdomain=in

Research gate: https://www.researchgate/net/profile/Anita_Malhotra4

 Web of Science : AAJ8926-2020

An alumnus of Lady Irwin College and PhD from University of Delhi, Dr Anita Malhotra is presently Professor at Lakshmibai College with nearly 37 years of teaching experience. She has received international  training in nutrition research methods, monitoring and evaluation of nutrition programmes, adolescent health and obesity management . She is recognised as PhD supervisor by Board of Research Studies (Science) University  of Delhi and has guided 7 MSc and 3 PhD thesis and is guiding 5 more PhD scholars. She has been Principal Investigator of research projects funded by UGC, DU and co-PI in projects funded by ICMR and DST-SEED. Her areas of interest include non-communicable disease (obesity, NAFLD), HIV/AIDS, celiac disease, adolescent, maternal and child nutrition, food safety, and evaluation of nutrition programmes.  She has participated in more than 60 conferences and presented papers at national/international level (USA, UK, Canada, Japan, China, Spain, Ireland, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka). She has more than 35  publications in Pubmed and Scopus indexed journals along with many awards and honours to her credit. she is peer reviewer for many journals published by Wiley and Elsevier.  Dr Malhotra  was awarded educational scholarship from The Howard Foundation UK, and Developing Country scholarship by International Union of Food Science and Technology, Canada. She is a life member of many professional bodies  and holds many important positions at state and national level. She was appointed  as domain expert by Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration for spot study of a nomination for the 'Prime Minister Awards for Excellence in Public Administration' 2014. She was awarded the Meritorious College Teacher Award by Directorate of Education, GNCTD, 2016. She is nominated as an expert at DoE and MoWCD at the state level, GNCTD and as a member of National Policy Groups constituted by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of India for review/analysis of Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS). Dr Malhotra has also been a member of  two scientific panels of FSSAI on Cereals and Spices at the national level (2019-2022). Recently, she  was awarded by Wiley as Author of a Top Cited Paper (on the basis of Clarivate Analytics of work published between Jan 2021-Dec 22) in journal ‘Obesity Reviews’ with  Impact factor of 10.8.

Administrative Assignments

1. Director, IQAC, (2023-present)
2. Vice Principal (2021-2023)
3. Co-ordinator, UGCG Core Committee (2022-present)
4. Member, Workload Committee (2021-present)
5. Coordinator for  Dept of Sociology (2021-present)
6. Member, Faculty of Science (University of Delhi) , 2014-2016; 2019-2022
7. Member, Board of Research Studies, Science (University of Delhi) , 2020-2022
8. Co-ordinator, Admissions, BA (Prog), 2020-21
9. Co-convener, Academic and Extracurricular Planning and  Improvement Committee (AEPIC), 2020-present
10. Secretary, Staff Council, 2017-2019
11. Coordinator for developing LOCF syllabus for BA (Prog) FT (University of Delhi), 2019
12. Co-ordinator for Environment Studies (2019-present)
13. Co-convener, Academic and Extracurricular Planning and Implementation Committee, (AEPIC), 2016 -18
14. Member, NAAC Steering Committee, 2018-present
15. Member, IQAC, 2015- present
16. Member, Monitoring Committee for Internal Assessment, 2018-20
17. Convener, Creche Committee, 2019-20
18. Member, Planning  Board, 2015-present
19. Member, Purchase Committee, 2016- 18
20. Member, Stock Verification Committee 2015-17
21. Convener, Research Cell, 2015-16
22. Convener, Food and Craft Mela, 2015
23. Deputy Superintendent of Examinations 2004,2016
24. Incharge, Department of Home Science 2011-12, 2013-14, 2015-16
25. Member, Library Committee, 1984-1997, 2004-present
26. Member, Golden Jubilee Committee, 2014-15
27. Convener of Documentary and Videography Committee that produced the Golden Jubilee Documentary for the College, 2015
28. Co-convener, Academic Improvement Committee 2007-10, 2013-14
29. Member, Faculty of Science (University of Delhi) , 2014-2016
30. Member, Core Academic Committee, (University of Delhi) (Dept of Home Science), 2013-15
31. Convener for Curriculum development for Food Technology, University of Delhi, 2013
32.  Advisor to Student's Union, 2011-13
33. Incharge, Department of Food Technology, 1984-2011
34. Convener, Medical Committee, 2010-12
35. Member, Building Committee, 2009-12
36. Convener for revision of syllabi for Food Technology,(University of Delhi), 2008
37. Co-convener, Vision Committee, 2007-09
38. Convener, Admission Committee, 2008-09
39. Convener, Gender Sensitisation Committee, 2005-06
40. Convener, Women's Development Centre, 2004-06
41. Convener, Consumer Rights Awareness Forum, 2005-06
42. Convener, Self Defence Committee, 2004-06
43. Staff representative on Governing Body, 1998-99
44. Member, Extramural Committee, 1989-91
45. Member, Decoration Committee,1988-89
46. Member, Catering Committee, 1987-89

 Research Guidance and Areas of Interest 

• Obesity, Weight management
• Clinical nutrition-  Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and Celiac disease
• Maternal, adolescent and child nutrition
• Monitoring and evaluation of nutrition programmes
• Food safety

Publications Profile

Full Papers Publications in Peer-reviewed/Indexed Journals (35)

1. Mehtab, W., Agarwal, A., ....  Malhotra A  and Govind Makharia G. Barriers at various levels of human ecosystem for maintaining adherence to gluten free diet in adult patients with celiac disease. Eur J Clin Nutr (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41430-024-01399-8
2. Verma A, Malhotra A, Ranjan P, et al. A comprehensive evaluation of predictors of obesity in women during the perimenopausal period: A systematic review and narrative synthesis, Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews,2024Jan 18 (1), (Journal indexed in PubMed and Scopus, UGC listed, Impact factor 10)
3. Kaur D, ....., Malhotra A, Kushwaha K, Mani Pandey M, Kaloiya G. Postpartum weight retention and its association with socio-demographic and obstetrics correlates: A cross-sectional hospital-based preliminary survey in India. Diabetes Metab Syndr. 2022 Dec 28;17(1):102701. doi: 10.1016/j.dsx.2022.102701. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36599249. (Journal indexed in PubMed and Scopus, UGC listed, Impact factor 10)
4. Mehtab W, ......., Malhotra A, Ahuja V, Makharia GK. Patterns of practice in the diagnosis, dietary counselling and follow-up of patients with celiac disease- A patient-based survey. Indian J Gastroenterol. 2023 Feb 13. doi: 10.1007/s12664-022-01296-7. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36780094 (Pubmed and Scopus indexed journal, UGC listed)
5. Chopra S, .... Malhotra A, Sarkar S, Kumari A, Prakash B, Kaloiya GS, Dwivedi SN, Siddhu A, Vikram NK. Validation of Tools to Assess Predictors of Successful Weight Loss Outcome in Individuals With Overweight and Obesity. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2022 Sep;54(9):878-885. doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2021.12.002. Epub 2022 Jun 25. PMID: 35764452 (Pubmed and Scopus indexed journal, UGC listed, Impact Factor 3.402)
6. Kumari A, ..... Malhotra A, Upadhyay AD, Sharma KA, Vikram NK. Development and validation of comprehensive evaluation tool for weight management at menopausal transition and early menopause stage. J Midlife Health. 2022 Jan-Mar;13(1):57-66. doi: 10.4103/jmh.jmh_181_21. Epub 2022 May 2. PMID: 35707306; PMCID: PMC9190968. (Pubmed and Scopus indexed journal, UGC listed, Cite score - 4.3)
7. Kumari A, .....Malhotra A, Upadhyay AD, Vikram NK, Meena VP, Baitha U, Kaloiya GS. Development and Validation of a Questionnaire to Assess the Risk Factors, Facilitators, and Barriers to Postpartum Weight Management. J Obstet Gynaecol India. 2022 Apr;72(2):160-167. doi: 10.1007/s13224-022-01631-0. Epub 2022 Mar 29. PMID: 35492857; PMCID: PMC9008089 (Pubmed and Scopus indexed journal, UGC listed, Impact Factor 0.725)
8. Kaur D, ........., Malhotra A, Kaloiya GS, Meena VP, Sethi P, Vikram NK. Awareness, Beliefs and Perspectives Regarding Weight Retention and Weight Gain among Postpartum Women in India: A Thematic Analysis of Focus Group Discussions and In-Depth Interviews. J Obstet Gynaecol India. 2022 Apr;72(2):168-174. doi: 10.1007/s13224-022-01644-9. Epub 2022 Mar 17. PMID: 35313546; PMCID: PMC8927526. (Pubmed and Scopus indexed journal, UGC listed, Impact Factor 0.725)
9. Chopra S, ...... Malhotra A, Verma A, Kumari A, Sharma KA, Sarkar S, Vikram NK. Perceived risk factors for weight gain, barriers, and facilitators related to weight loss experienced by perimenopausal women: focus group discussion and thematic analysis. Menopause. 2022 Feb 1;29(2):219-224. doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000001909. PMID: 35084375 (Pubmed and Scopus indexed journal, UGC listed, Impact Factor 3.310)
10.  Mehtab W, ......Malhotra A, Makharia GK. Impact of Corona Virus Disease 2019 pandemic on adherence to gluten-free diet in Indian patients with celiac disease. Indian J Gastroenterol. 2021 Dec; 40(6):613-620. doi: 10.1007/s12664-021-01213-4. Epub 2021 Dec 7. PMID: 34877633; PMCID: PMC8651155. (Pubmed and Scopus indexed journal, UGC listed)
11. Chopra S, ......, Malhotra A, et al. A cross sectional survey of 504 women regarding perceived risk factors and barriers to follow healthy lifestyle='none'; and association with sociodemographic factors and menopausal symptoms. Diabetes Metab Syndr. 2022 Jun 2;16(6):102529.  (Journal indexed in PubMed and Scopus, UGC listed, Cite Score 4.9)
12. Malhotra, A., Verma, A., Kaur, D. et al. A Stepwise Approach to Prescribe Dietary Advice for Weight Management in Postpartum and Midlife Women. J Obstet Gynecol India 72, 114–124 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-022-01643-w
13. Kaur D, ...... Malhotra A, et al.. Awareness, Beliefs and Perspectives Regarding Weight Retention and Weight Gain among Postpartum Women in India: A Thematic Analysis of Focus Group Discussions and In-Depth Interviews. J Obstet Gynaecol India. 2022 Apr;72(2):168-174. doi: 10.1007/s13224-022-01644-9. Epub 2022 Mar 17. PMID: 35313546; PMCID: PMC8927526.
14. Arora, C., Malhotra, A., Ranjan, P. et al. Effect of intensive weight-loss intervention on metabolic, ultrasound and anthropometric parameters among patients with obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: an RCT. Eur J Clin Nutr (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41430-022-01111-8.(Pubmed and Scopus indexed journal, UGC listed, Impact Factor 3.291)
15. Ranjan P, Vikram NK, .... Malhotra A,  ..Guleria,R.  Executive summary of evidence and consensus-based Clinical Practice Guidelines for management of obesity and overweight in midlife women: An AIIMS-DST initiative.Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome, March 2022,16(3): 102426. (Journal indexed in PubMed and Scopus, UGC listed, Cite Score 4.9)
16. Kumari A,......Malhotra A, .....Guleria R. Executive summary of evidence and consensus-based clinical practice guideline for management of obesity and overweight in postpartum women: An AIIMS-DST initiative. Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome  March 2022, 16(3):102425. (Journal indexed in PubMed and Scopus, UGC listed, Cite Score 4.9)
17. Kaur D, Malhotra A, Ranjan P, Chopra S, Vikram NK. Weight management in post partum women-An Indian perspective. Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome : Clinical Research & Reviews 2021 Sep 20:15(6): 102291. doi:10.1018/: ,.2021.102291. PMID:34598009 (Journal indexed in PubMed and Scopus, UGC listed, Cite Score 4.9)
18. Chopra S, Ranjan P, Malhotra A, Sarkar S, Kumari A, Kaloiya GS, Dwivedi SN, Siddhu A, Vikram NK. Identification of instruments for evaluation of behavioural and psychological parameters associated with obesity management: A systematic review with narrative synthesis of the findings. Diabetes Metab Syndr. 2022 Jan;16(1):102350. doi: 10.1016/j.dsx.2021.102350.  (Journal indexed in PubMed and Scopus, UGC listed, Cite Score 4.9)
19. Chopra S, Ranjan P, Malhotra A, Verma A, Kumari A, Sharma KA, Sarkar S, Vikram NK. Perceived risk factors for weight gain, barriers, and facilitators related to weight loss experienced by perimenopausal women: focus group discussion and thematic analysis. Menopause. 2022 Feb 1;29(2):219-224. doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000001909. PMID: 35084375.
20. Arora C, Malhotra A, Ranjan P, et al. Designing and conducting randomized  controlled trials: basic concepts for educating early researchers in the field of clinical nutrition. Cureus 13(8): e17036. DOI 10.7759/cureus.17036.  ISSN:2168-8184 (Journal indexed in PubMed)
21. Mehtab W, ....... Malhotra A, Makharia GK. Impact of Corona Virus Disease 2019 pandemic on adherence to gluten-free diet in Indian patients with celiac disease. Indian J Gastroenterol. 2021 Dec;40(6):613-620. doi: 10.1007/s12664-021-01213-4. Epub 2021 Dec 7. PMID: 34877633; PMCID: PMC8651155. (Pubmed and Scopus indexed journal, UGC listed)
22. Arora C, Malhotra A, Ranjan P, et al.. Perceived barriers and facilitators for adherence to lifestyle='none'; prescription: Perspective of obese patients with non alcoholic fatty liver disease from north India, Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews, 2021, ISSN 1871-4021, (Journal indexed in PubMed and Scopus, UGC listed, Cite Score 4.9)
23. Arora C, Malhotra A, Ranjan P, et al. Variation in Lifestyle='none';-Related Behavior Among Obese Indian Patients With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Front Nutr. 2021 Apr 14;8:655032. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2021.655032. PMID: 33937307; PMCID: PMC8079655. (Journal indexed in PubMed and Scopus, UGC listed, Impact Factor 3.365)
24.  Chopra S, Arora C, Malhotra A, Khurana SC. Industrially produced trans fat: Usage, health implications, global and Indian regulations. Indian Journal of Public Health 2021; 65:71-5. (Pubmed and Scopus indexed journal, UGC listed)
25. Mehtab W, Sachdev V, ....Malhotra A, Ahuja V, Makharia G. Gluten content in labeled and unlabeled gluten-free food products used by patients with celiac disease. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Jan 2021. Published online (Pubmed and Scopus indexed journal, UGC listed, Impact Factor 3.291)
26. Chopra S, Malhotra A, Ranjan P, ...Siddhu A, Kumari A, Kaloiya GS , Kumar A. Predictors of successful weight loss outcomes amongst individuals with obesity undergoing lifestyle='none'; interventions: A systematic review. Obesity Reviews 2021, Mar; 22(3):1-15 (Scopus and Pubmed indexed journal, UGC listed,  Impact Factor 7.31)
27. Chopra S, Ranjan P, ...Vikram NK, Malhotra A, Kumari A, Kalnidhi KB, Baitha U. Impact of COVID-19 on lifestyle='none';-related behaviours- a cross-sectional audit of responses from nine hundred ninety-five participants from India. Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome, 2020 Oct 6: 16 (6), 2021-30. (Pubmed and Scopus indexed journal,  UGC listed, Cite Score 4.9) 
28. Chopra S, Ranjan P, Malhotra A, Sahu A, Dwivedi SN, Baitha U, Goel A, Kumar A. Development and validation of a questionnaire to evaluate the impact  of COVID on lifestyle='none'; related behaviours:eating Habits, activity and sleep behaviour. Public Health Nutrition, 2020 Nov 16:1-24. (Pubmed and Scopus indexed journal, UGC listed,  Impact Factor 3.182)
29. Chopra S, Malhotra A, Ranjan P, Vikram NK, Singh N. Lifestyle='none'; related advice in the management of obesity: A step-wise approach. J of Edu and Health Promot. 2020, 9:239. (Pubmed and Scopus indexed journal, UGC listed)                                                               
30. Chopra S, Sharma KA, Ranjan P, Malhotra A, Vikram NK, Kumari A. Weight management module for perimenopausal women: a practical guide for gynaecologists. J Mid-life Health 2019,  10: 165-72. (Pubmed and Scopus indexed journal, UGC listed)
31. Mehtab W, Agarwal A, Singh N, Malhotra A, Makharia GK. All that a physician should know about FODMAPs. Indian Journal of Gastroenterology 2019, 38(5):378-390. (Pubmed and Scopus indexed journal, UGC listed)
32.  Arora C, Malhotra A, Ranjan P, Vikram NK, Shalimar, Singh N, Dwivedi SN. Lifestyle='none'; intervention framework for obese patients with Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease- a tool for health professionals in resource constraint settings. Cureus 1(10) 2019:e5999. (Pubmed indexed journal)
33. Mehtab W, Singh N, Malhotra A, Makharia GK. All that a physician should know about gluten free diet. Indian Journal of Gastroenterology 2018, 37(5): 392-401. (Pubmed and Scopus indexed journal, UGC listed)
34. Arora C, Sinha B, Ranjan P, Malhotra A. Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease:Problems in Perception and Solution. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Reserch 2018, 12(1):1-5.(UGC listed)
35. Arora C, Sinha B, Malhotra A, Ranjan P. Development and validation of health education tools and evaluation questionnaires for improving patient care in lifestyle='none';-related diseases. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 2017;11(6): 06-09. (Pubmed indexed journal, UGC recognised).
36. Malhotra A. Obesity among Indian Adolescents-some emerging trends. Journal of Obesity and Metabolic Research 2014. ISSN:2347-9906.
37. Malhotra A and Passi SJ. Diet quality and nutritional status of rural adolescent girl beneficiaries of ICDS in north India. Asia pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2007;16: 8-16. Cited by 62. (Pubmed and Scopus indexed journal, UGC listed)

Full Paper Publications in Conference Proceedings (5)

24. Arora C, Malhotra A, Ranjan P, Vikram NK, Shalimar, Singh N, Dwivedi SN. Challenges in the dietary and lifestyle='none'; management of non alcoholic fatty liver disease- a dietitian's perspective' In: Sharma S, Aggarwal M and Sharma D (eds). Proceedings of UGC-sponsored national conference on Food Safety, Nutrition Security and Sustainability, 2020. 2014-18. (ISBN:978-81-942875-0-6).

25. Malhotra A. Addressing Gender and Nutrition Inequities- A Study  of Surguja Fulwari Initiative in Chhatisgarh.  In: Kaul R and Malhotra A (Eds). Women and Development: Issues and Challenges. Delhi: Elite Publishing House, 2018:177-188. 

26. Malhotra A. Obesogenic marketing of unhealthy food to children and adolescents. Proceedings of UGC-sponsored national seminar on Food and textile Industry- Emerging Trends and Perspectives, Delhi:LBC 2015:52-56. ISBN:978-81-7844-331-0.

27. Gugnani S and Malhotra A. Obesity prevalence, body composition, dietary practices and physical activity of affluent adults attending a health club in Delhi. Proceedings of UGC-sponsored national seminar on Food and textile Industry- Emerging Trends and Perspectives, Delhi:LBC 2015:52-56. ISBN:978-81-7844-331-0.

28. Malhotra A and Passi SJ. Incidence of iron deficiency anaemia in adolescent girls from rural blocks of north India. Proceedings of National symposium on Child Health and Nutrition, Delhi:ICMR 2004:29-

Conference Organization/ Presentations (in the last three years)

Paper presentation  (in last five years)

1. Co-presented a paper 'Barriers and facilitators to antiretroviral therapy (ART) acceptance and adherence in children living  with HIV/AIDS' at UGC-sponsored  national conference on Food Safety, Nutritional Security and Sustainability , 7th March, 2020.
2. Co-presented a paper 'Gluten free food vs their gluten containing counterparts-Economiv burden in India' at UGC sponsored national conference on Food Safety , Nutritional Security and Sustainability , 7th March, 2020.
3. Co-presented a paper 'Nutritional support to counteract  the obesogenic  food environment of young sportspersons ' at UGC sponsored National conference on Impact of Sports on the lifestyle='none'; of youth, 27-26 March, 2019.
4. As invited faculty delivered  a talk 'Packaged foods:decoding information for the patients ' for the 'Workshop for Nutritionists' at 17th International Celiac Disease Symposium, Delhi Sep 9-10, 2017.
5. Presented a paper 'Addressing gender and nutrition inequities- a study of Fulwari scheme in tribal blocks of Surguja District, Chhattisgarh' at National Seminar on 'Women and Development: Issues and Challenges' at Lakshmibai College, 3-4 Mar, 2017.
6. As invited speaker delivered a talk on 'Tracing food safety issues from industry to the consumer' at Global Traditional Food Summit, Feb 26, 2017.
7. As invited speaker presented a lecture on' Facts in food safety' at Shyama Prasad Mukherji College, University of Delhi, Aug 2, 2016.
8. Presented a research paper  'Nutrition education improves maternal nutrition, antenatal care and pregnancy outcome in a low-income setting of outer Delhi' international Conference on Maternal and Child Nutrition organised by SAIFRN and UNICEF at Colombo, Sri Lanka, 23-24 Nov 2015.  
9. As invited speaker  presented a scientific talk on  'Adolescent obesity-emerging trends in India' for the staff and doctoral students of International Doctorate in Global Health (INDIGO) at Centre for Global Health, Trinity College. Dublin, Ireland, 9 June 2015.
10. As invited expert participated in a panel discussion on ' Safe and health food: combating food adulteration' organised by Dept of Food, Supplies and Consumer Affairs, GNCTD, Delhi 23 Dec 2015.
11. As invited resource person  presented a lecture on 'Update on food safety' at AIIMS, Delhi 10 Jan 2015.
12. Presented a paper 'Obesogenic marketing of unhealthy food to children and adolescent' at  UGC-sponsored national seminar on 'Food and textile Industry- emerging trends and perspectives'LBC (University of Delhi) 10-11 Feb 2015.
13. Presented a research paper ' Prevalence and determinants of obesity among school going adolescents' at 17th World Congress of Food Science and Technology organized by IUFoST and CIFST at Montreal, Canada, 17-21 Aug, 2014.
14. As invited speaker  presented a scientific talk  on 'Marketing of high fat, salt and sugar food to children and adolescents' at the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Healthcare , AIIMS, Delhi, 12 Jan 2014.
15.  As invited faculty delivered a scientific talk on Food marketing - a causal link to unhealthy food choices and obesity among adolescents' at the 9th national conference of All India Association for Advancing Reserch in Obesity, Kolkota, Dev 2013.
16. Presented a research paper ' Effect of nutrition education and biweekly IFA supplementation on anaemia related knowledge and iron status of underprivileged  adolescent girls' at 20th International Congress of Nutrition organised by International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) at Granada, Spain, 15-20 Sep 2013.
17. Presented a research paper ' Nutrition education intervention improves nutritional status and healthcare practices of pregnant women in low income settings' ' at 20th International Congress of Nutrition organized by International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) at Granada, Spain, 15-20 Sep 2013.

Conference/ seminars/ symposia (organized in last  five years)

1. Coordinator for one week national online FDP on ‘Higher Education -4.0 Making Teachers Future Read’ in collaboration with GAD TLC and SEED, June 26-July 2, 2023.
2. Organized as Event coordinator and Member of IQAC  'Five day Workshop Faculty Development Programme on Content Management System to Learning Management System; Aug 4-8, 2020.
3. Convener, Webinar on 'Investing in Care in first 1000 days of Life and Adolescence: Critical for Breaking the Intergenerational Cycle of Malnutrition' 26th Sep, 2020.
4. Convener, one day seminar on Organic food and Organic Textiles for Sustainable Environment, 20th Feb,2019.
5. Convener, two day workshop on Entrepreneurship Awareness organised in collaboration with NIESBUD (Ministry of Skill Development, GoI), 16-19 Mar, 2018.
6. Co-convener, two day workshop for faculty members on "Team Building", LBC, Mar,22-23, 2018.
7. Convener, one day faculty workshop on Teaching and Evaluation for BA (Prog) Food Technology (CBCS), Sep 11, 2017.
8. Organising secretary for National Seminar "Change the future of migration - investment in food security and rural development' organized by AFST(I) Delhi 16th Oct, 2017.
9. Organising Secretary for National Conference on "Food Safety, Nutritional Security and Sustainability' organised by AFST(I) Delhi, 12 Sep, 2017.
10. Co-convenor, ICSSR-sponsored national seminar on 'Women and Development: Issues and Challenges', 3-4 Mar, 2017
11. Convenor, UGC-sponsored national seminar on 'Food and textile Industry- emerging trends and perspectives', 10-11 Feb 2015
12. Seminar on "Nutritional Perspectives in Food Industry and Dietetics, 28 Sep 2016
13. Faculty workshop on "Teaching and Evaluation on of BA (prog) Food Technology (CBCS), 15 Sep, 2016
14. Seminar on 'Role of Millets in baking' 13 Jan 2016
15. Seminar on 'Combating obesity through healthy lifestyle='none';' 24 Mar 2015
16. Symposium on 'Career in media- new dimensions and perspectives' 15 Oct 2014
17. Panel discussion on 'Nutrition and fashion' 19 Mar 2014
18. Member, organising committee, 47th National conference of Indian Dietetics Association, Dec 2014
19. Member, organising Committee , National Seminar  on Social Protection and Agriculture - role of cooperatives and food processing industries, 16 Oct, 2015

Research Projects (Major Grants/Research Collaboration)

1. Co-PI, ICMR-funded project on Development and Evaluation of an Individualized Weight management Module for Young Adults (>56 lakh) (2023-2026).
2. Co-PI, DST SEED funded project on  Development and Evaluation of a Women Centric Weight Management Module (>34 lakh) (2020-present)
3. Co-PI, ICMR-funded project on  Gluten  content in labeled and unlabeled gluten-free food products used by patients with celiac disease  (>20  lakh) (2018-20)
4. PI, UGC-funded project 'ICDS scheme for adolescent girls- a study' (2000-2002)
5. PI, University of Delhi funded project 'Understanding the potential determinants of obesity among school going adolescents in Delhi' (6 lakh) (2013-15)
6. Co-PI, IIPA-funded project 'Creating consumer rights awareness'

1.  Awarded by Wiley in Feb 2023, a Certificate of Achievement as Author of a Top Cited Paper (on the basis of Clarivate Analytics of work published between Jan 2021-Dec 22) in journal ‘Obesity Reviews’ with  Impact factor of 10.8.
2. Nominated as a member of National Policy Groups 'Non Communicable Diseases (NCD), Overweight and Obesity , Chronic Kidney  Disease (CKD) and 'Early Childhood Development, Anthropometry and Hand Grip Strength and Adolescent Nutrition' constituted by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of India for in-depth  review/analysis of Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS), 2020-present 
3. Nominated by Vice Chancellor as Professional Expert member, Academic Council, SVT College of Home Science, SNDT University, Mumbai (2018-21)
4. Awarded Rs 1,00,000 for Meritorious College Lecturer Award, Directorate of Higher Education, GNCTD, 2016
5. Team LBC Award, Lakshmibai College, 2017
6. Member, Scientific panel on Cereals, Pulses, Legumes and their Products (including Bakery), Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), 2015-present
7. Member, Scientific panel on Spices and Culinary Herbs, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), 2020-present
8. Hony Secretary (2016-19),  Association of Food Scientists and Technologists , AFST(I) Delhi chapter
9. Developing Country Sponsorship from International Union of Food Science and Technology International Union of Food Scientists and Technologists, at Canada 2014
10. Domain Expert in Nutrition appointed by Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, for PM Award for Excellence in Public Administration, Mussoorie  2014
11. SCOPE certified by World Obesity, UK 2014
12. Member, Executive committee, Indian Dietetic Association (IDA), 2014-2018
13. National faculty, All India Association of Advancing Research in Obesity (AIAARO), 2013
14. Nutrition expert, Directorate of Education, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, 2013-present
15. Executive Committee member, Nutrition Society of India, Delhi chapter (2021-present)
16. Member, Committee of Courses in Home Science for Honours (University of Delhi) (2022-present)
17. Coordinator, Core NEP Committee for UGCF, BSc (Hons) Home Science, Food and Nutrition (University of Delhi) (2022-present)
18. Member, PhD Screening Committee, Department of Home Science, University of Delhi (2022-present)
19. Vice President (2013-16), Project convenor(2013-16), General Secretary(2016 onwards), University Women's Association of Delhi (UWAD)
20. USAID's MEASURE Evaluation fellowship 2011
21. Educational scholarship from The Howard Foundation 2011
22. Nutrition expert, State Nutrition Council, Government of national Capital territory of Delhi, 2011

Associated with Professional Bodies

1. Life member, Indian Dietetics Association
2. Life member, Nutrition Society of India
3. Life member, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India)
4. Life member, All India Association of Advancing Reserch in Obesity
5. Member, International Society for the Study of Celiac Disease (ISSCD)