RD Fasiha Ahsan

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RD-FASIIHA AHSAN (Registered Dietitian)

PhD Scholar

Address Lahore, Pakistan

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Email ada975@r.postjobfree.com

D.O.B. 23-12-1992

Nationality Pakistani

Gender Female

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I am goal oriented research scholar with professional and teaching expertise in nutrition, dietetics, metabolic syndrome, breastfeeding, young child feeding, nutrition counseling, clinical nutrition and nutrient metabolism. Highly creative, self-motivated and well-organized personality having solution providing ability under pressure.

Legumes and leafy vegetables based multi-mix pakoras to alleviate iron and protein deficiency among school aged children. Biocell. 2019.

Effect of Juglan Regia on patients having metabolic syndrome: a controlled feeding trail. Journal of Pharmaceutics and Therapeutics. 2019.

Role of ketogenic diet in pediatric epilepsy. Journal of Psychology and Clinical Psychiatry. 2019.

Effect of dietary soy and its constituents on human health: a review. Biomedical Journal of Science and Technical Research. 2018.

Role of Healthy Extruded Snacks to Mitigate Malnutrition. Food Reviews International. 30-09- 2018.

Polyphenols slash the risk of cancers: a mini review. MOJ Food Process Technol. 2018. 6: 454- 457.

Mediterranean Diet: Prevention of Chronic Diseases by Consuming Phenolic Compounds.2018. Journal of Environmental and Agricultural Science. 16:13-23.

Current and emerging biomarkers in breast cancer and influence of diet on their activities. PAK.J.FOOD.SCI. 26(3):129-136.

Pathophysiological role of leptin in human health: A review. PAK. J. FOOD SCI., 27(1), 2017: 46- 52.

Role of Probiotics towards the Improvement of Gut Health with Special Reference to Colorectal Cancer. Handbook of Food Bioengineering Vol. 11. Diet, Microbe and Health, Elsevier.

Coffee consumption: recent trends and perspectives. (Submitted)

Metabolic Syndrome: Cluster of Disease. (Submitted)

Abstract on Causative biomarkers and dietary intervention for breast carcinoma. Two Days International Conference on Malnutrition, 2016.

Abstract on Nutrigenomics of extra virgin olive oil. International Conference on Recent Advances in Nutrition

Abstract on Dietary Assessment Methods in Epidemiologic Researches. International Workshop Research Methods in Nutrition, 13-14th 2016.

Abstract on Ethical Principles for Research Involving Human Participants. International Workshop Research Methods in Nutrition, 13-14th 2016.

Article: Chatti ka sartan. Daily business report- newspaper, Faisalabad, 7th August, 2016.

Abstract on Anti-Diabetic Effect of Conjugated Linoleic Acid of Grass-Fed Cow’s Milk. International Conference Foods of Animal Origin, March 30-31-2017.

Gold Medal Award in B.Sc. (Hons.) HND, awarded by University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 10th February, 2016.

Award of Registered Dietician by Pakistan Nutrition and Dietetic Society, Islamabad-Pakistan, 2016.

Award of Shield by USAID, GAIN & Faculty of food Nutrition and Home Sciences at “Nutrition Awareness of School Going Children and review of Nutrition and Food Safety Curricula Practiced at Higher Educational Institutes of Pakistan”.

Award of Laptop under the Program of Shahbaz Sharif youth initiative, 2012.

HEC-Merit scholarship through bachelor program, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, (2011- 2015).

MORA scholarship, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 2014.

USP-CAS merit scholarship, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, (2016-2017). RD Fasiha Ahsan

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Award of Full Fee Concession Scholarship on merit basis awarded by Punjab College of Women, Faisalabad (2009-2011).

Senior Lecturer at University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, University of Lahore. November, 7, 2017 to Present.

Consultant Dietitian at Teaching Hospital of University of Lahore. November, 7, 2017 to Present.

Internship at Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology, Faisalabad under supervision of Dietitian of this Institute w.e.f. 08-03-2015 to 08-05-2015.

Two years practice as a Dietitian at Saqib Zafar Hospital under the supervision of Dr. Rabia Saqib, Consultant Gynecologist w.e.f. 02-01-2015 to 05-01-2017.

One-year experience certificate at District Council Office Faisalabad. June 2016-May-2017.

Teaching assistant of 1.5 years in Faculty of Food Nutrition and home Sciences University of Agriculture Faisalabad.

Senior Lecturer and Consultant Dietitian

University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences & Teaching Hospital University of Lahore, Pakistan. Teach the students different nutrition related courses and assign them different projects and engage them in different diet related activities.

Examinations of patients, performing investigations, Administering dietary modifications according to need Daily visits to wards, make up to date case records Assist in Gynecological problems under the supervision of respectable gynecologist in hospital Nutritional assessment and menu planning

Dietary counselling to make necessary changes in inadequate dietary habits Socio-Cultural Aspects of Foods

Nutrition Through Life Cycle

Infant and Young Child Feeding

PhD (Human Nutrition and Dietetics)

2018-Present

3.94/4.00

2017

M.Sc. (Hons.) Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Clinical Nutrition, Personalized Nutrition, Infant and Young Child Feeding, Dietetics, Statistics 1st Position

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

4.00/81%

2015

B.Sc (Hons.) Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, Personalized Nutrition, Infant and Young Child Feeding, Dietetics, Statistics

Gold medalist

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

3.96/85%

2009-2011

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Higher Secondary School Certificate

Pre-medical Physics Chemistry Biology

Punjab college for women Faisalabad, Pakistan

A+ (81.36%)

2007-2009

Secondary School Certificate

Basic Science

White Rose Girls High school

92.5%

Application of legume-leafy vegetables based multi-mixes to alleviate protein and iron deficiency among school aged children, under the supervision of Dr. Mian Kamran Sharif, Assistant Professor, National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 2016. Nutrition and Dietetics: Disease Prevention and Control under the supervision of Dr. Mian Kamran Sharif Assistant Professor, National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 2014.

Good oral communication skills

Creative, disciplined and Hardworking

Strong problem-solving aptitude

Competitive research capabilities

Project management skills

MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel), Adobe Photoshop

Certificate of participation in International Workshop “Research Methods in Nutrition” organized by National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad in collaboration with Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of Chester, UK and University of Reading, UK, 13-14 December, 2016.

Award of Laptop under the Program of Shahbaz Sharif youth initiative, 2012.

Certificate of participation in “Intervarsity Therapeutic Diet Development Competition”, organized by School of Nutrition and Dietetics, The University of Agriculture, 7th April 2016.

Certificate of participation in International Seminar entitled “Sustainable Food Processing and Poster Competition and Connection with World Food Day” organized by National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, 15th October, 2016.

Certificate of participation in “26th All Pakistan Food Science Conference” organized by Pakistan Society of Food Science and Technologists, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 19th April, 2016

Certificate of Appreciation for participation in Two Days International Conference on Malnutrition

“Malnutrition Kills” and Food Expo 2016, organized by Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan-Pakistan, 2016.

Certificate of Participation in seminar on “Role of Nutrition in Medicine” organized by National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, 9th March 2016.

Certificate of Participation in seminar on “Applications of Soy Proteins in Meat Extension, Meat Replacement and Structuring Technologies” organized by American Soybean Association and World Initiative for Soy in Human Health in Collaboration with by National Institute of Food Science and Technology.

Certificate of Participation in International Workshop on “Strategies to Develop Nutrition Related Multi-disciplinary Projects” organized by National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan in collaboration with Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of Chester, UK, 27th February, University of Agriculture, 9th May, 2014.

Certificate of Participation in International Conference on “Nutritional Therapies Against Lifestyle Related Disorders” organized by National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, 29-30th M Certificate of Participation in “Food and Festival International Symposium on Technological and Nutritional aspects of Value Added Dairy Products” organized by National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan, 12-14th November, 2014ay, 2014.

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Certificate of Participation in “HND Curriculum Review Workshop” organized by National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture and Endowment Fund Secretariat (EFS), 9th April, 2014.

Certificate of Participation in seminar on “Obesity as Risk Factor for Heart Attack” organized by National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 3rd February, 2016.

Certificate of Participation in International seminar on “Public Health Nutrition” organized by National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 4th January, 2016.

Certificate of Participation in “Nutrition Meela- A Festival of Flavors and Fitness” organized by National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 9-10th March, 2016.

Certificate of Participation in “Cheese and Exotic Food Festival and International Conference, Opportunities and Challenges in Dairy Industry” organized by National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 26-27th November, 2015

Certificate of Participation in “Food Product Development Competition 2014” organized by National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 10th March 2014.

Certificate of Appreciation in “Product Development Competition: Therapeutic Foods” organized by National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 29th March, 2014.

Certificate of Participation in pre-conference National seminar on “Leading Persuasion in Metabolic Disorders” organized by Pharmacy, Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 15th March, 2016.

Certificate of Presenter “Nutrition Awareness of School Going Children and review of Nutrition and Food Safety Curricula Practiced at Higher Educational Institutes of Pakistan”. organized by National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan in collaboration with United States Agencies International Development & Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, University of Agriculture, 22-23 Feb, 2017.

Certificate of Participation Attended the “Health, Coaching Seminar”, Nutrition under influence of environment and psychology. University of Lahore, Pakistan.

Certificate of Participation in 3rd Continuing Nutrition Education Program on “Maternal Health and Nutritional Care”. 22nd March, 2018. Organized by Pakistan Nutrition and Dietetic Society & University of Agriculture Faisalabad.

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