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Vidhu Gupta

Vidhu Gupta

Trainee Nutritionist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Public Health & Nutrition Researcher

  • Education

    • Lady Irwin College, Delhi University

      2009 - 2011
      Master of Science (M.Sc.) Food Science and Processing, Nutrition A

      • Dissertation (2010- 2011) Topic:- “SHELF- LIFE STUDY OF FRESH- CUT FRUITS USING CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES” under the guidance of Ms. Anjana Kumari, Lecturer, Department of Food and Nutrition, Lady Irwin College in association with Bharti Field Fresh (Gurgaon).The objective of the study was to study the effects of chemical preservatives on the physic- chemical, microbiological and sensory parameters of fresh- cut fruits. The shelf- life was also determined of the fresh- cut… Show more • Dissertation (2010- 2011) Topic:- “SHELF- LIFE STUDY OF FRESH- CUT FRUITS USING CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES” under the guidance of Ms. Anjana Kumari, Lecturer, Department of Food and Nutrition, Lady Irwin College in association with Bharti Field Fresh (Gurgaon).The objective of the study was to study the effects of chemical preservatives on the physic- chemical, microbiological and sensory parameters of fresh- cut fruits. The shelf- life was also determined of the fresh- cut fruits.• Seminar (2009)- “PREBIOTICS: PRESENT AND FUTURE IN FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY” (Detailed Review).• A 2- Week Sandwich Course on “Food Safety” conducted by Quality Council of India and Lady Irwin College organized during December 2008 – March 2009. Show less

    • Lilawati Vidya Mandir Sr. Sec. School

      1998 - 2005

  • Experience

    • GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare

      Jun 2011 - Dec 2011
      Trainee Nutritionist

      • Reviewing and interpreting scientific data to support new as well as current claims on consumer nutritional products in line with regulatory bodies recommendations.• Assist the nutrition team in enhancing the strength of scientific information during tool development for general public.• Under supervision of nutrition experts have contributed towards the development of new health food drinks formulation.• Worked on projects related to comparing GSK nutrition product formulations with the competitive products in market.• Worked on project on “Breakfast cereals” and their health benefits to support the nutrition claims.• Worked on projects related to comparing the nutritional status of population in India with other South- Asian countries. Show less

    • Indian Institutes of Public Health (IIPHs)

      Dec 2011 - Sept 2013
      Research Associate

      Analyzing the snack and oil samples for trans fats in the laboratory using Gas Chromatography.Transesterification in serum samples for identifying trans fatty acids using Gas ChromatographyResponsible for communicating with various vendors to interview them for their perspective on trans fat content in oils and fats.Working in communities like urban slums, villages and high- income group people to know about their dietary patterns.Handling dietary data using 'Dietsoft' software and analyzing the same.Data analysis using SPSS. Show less

    • South Asia Network for Chronic Disease (SANCD), PHFI

      Sept 2013 - Dec 2015
      Research Associate

      Development of cost effective nutritional assays.

    • TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2024

      Involved in nutrition, public health and environmental health research Linking environmental and nutritional aspects

      • Nutrition Consultant

        Aug 2023 - Jan 2024

      • Associate Fellow

        May 2019 - Jul 2023

      • Environmental Health & Nutrition Consultant

        Jan 2016 - Apr 2019

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Nutrition Research Methods

      Bangalore Boston Nutrition Collaborative Course, St. Johns Research Institute, Bangalore and Harvard School of Public Health, Boston
      Jan 2016

    • MEASURE Evaluation course on M & E Fundamentals

      MEASURE Evaluation and USAID
      Sept 2015

    • UGC NET for LECTURERSHIP

      UGC
      Jun 2011

    • Nutrition and Physical Activity for Health

      Coursera
      Aug 2014
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Vidhu Gupta
      2nd Award for Research Proposal Presentation in Bangalore Boston Nutrition Collaborative Course, 2016 St. Johns Research Institute, Bangalore and Harvard School of Public Health, Boston Jan 2016
    • Awarded to Vidhu Gupta
      Best Research Paper Award for Oral Presentation on "Serum fatty acid profiles of adults in low income rural settings in North India" 4th Annual Global Healthcare Conference (GHC – 2015), Singapore Jun 2015
    • Awarded to Vidhu Gupta
      3rd Prize for Oral Presentation on "Oil usage Practices among small and medium sized snack vendors in South Delhi, India" 6th International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Food and Nutrition for Health Management (ICETF- 2015), Bangalore May 2015
    • Awarded to Vidhu Gupta
      2nd Prize for Poster presentation at PHFI Research Symposium Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) Mar 2014 Won the 2nd prize for poster presentation at 4th Annual PHFI Research Symposium, Delhi in March, 2014. The title of the poster was "Exploring the food environment with reference to ready- to- eat commercially prepared foods in low socioeconomic settings in India: A case study of rural villages and an urban slum".
    • Awarded to Vidhu Gupta
      Consolation prize for poster on "Comparative Exploratory Assessment of Dietary Practices with emphasis on fat intake in rural and urban slum settings" 46th Annual Conference, Indian Dietetic Association, Pune Dec 2013
    • Awarded to Vidhu Gupta
      Presented Poster on "Exploratory Assessment of Dietary Practices with emphasis on fat intake trends in a rural setting in Haryana, India" IUNS 20th International Congress of Nutrition, Granada (Spain) Sep 2013
    • Awarded to Vidhu Gupta
      Overall 3rd postion in M.Sc. (Food and Nutrition) in Lady Irwin College, Delhi Univesity and in Delhi University Lady Irwin College, Delhi University Jul 2011
    • Awarded to Vidhu Gupta
      UGC NET for LECTURERSHIP UGC Jun 2011
    • Awarded to Vidhu Gupta
      Manju Deshbir Award for 1st position in 1st year of B. Sc. Home Science (Honours) Lady Irwin College, Delhi University Jul 2007