Mrs. Asha Chacko

HOD & Sr. Dietitian

Qualifications:

• M.Sc. (Food Service Management & Dietetics)
• RD (Registered Dietitian)
• The low  FODMAP diet for IBS - MONASH University

Areas of Speciality:

       1.Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)

• Management of Lifestyle Diseases
• Nutrition in inflammatory bowel diseases and food intolerance such as coelic diseases
• Nutrition for dysphagia (swallowing problems)
• Nutrition in pregnancy and lactation
• Renal Nutrition
• Diabetic and Cardiac Care nutrition
• Weight Management
• Paediatric Nutrition
• Nutrition for wellness
• Management of Enteral and Parental Nutrition

     2.Food Safety and Quality Control

     3.Education and Training for Staff and Students

     4.Community Outreach and Public Health Nutrition

Certifications:

• The low FODMAP diet for IBS by monash university
• Certified Diabetic educator from the National Diabetic Education Program in association with Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Education Academy.
• Certified post graduate program in Clinical Nutrition for adults is approved for by AAFP