WHAT IS NUTRITION INFORMATICS?
Effective retrieval, storage, organisation, and optimum use of information, data and knowledge for food and nutrition related problem solving and decision making.
WHY NUTRITION INFORMATICS?
Nutrition transition seen with rapid urbanization, economic development and technological advancement has led to the growing need of nutrition informatics.
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Certificate in Health and Nutrition Informatics
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Role of Nutrition Informatics in Reducing Food Wastage
Introduction Nutrition informatics (NI) is the efficient retrieval, organisation, storage, and optimal application of information, data, and knowledge for food and nutrition problem-solving and decision-making. There is an increasing opportunity to provide technology-enabled behavioural change interventions to assist NI research and practice. (1) Access to a sufficient, safe, and nutritious food s …
Projects
Developing Evidence based question-response for prevailing nutrition related problems
The nutrition informatics interns from St. Ann’s College for Women developed evidence-based questions and responses related to nutrition problems in India and globally to address any misinformation over the internet. Additionally, the project aimed to provide a single platform to the users to get the accurate facts related to nutrition.
Publications
Designing and Evaluating a Personalized, Human-Centered Dietary Decision Support System for Use Among People With Diabetes in an Indian Setting: Protocol for a Quasi-Experimental Study
The objective of the proposed study was to evaluate the use of an interactive telephone-linked Personalized Human Centered Decision Support System for facilitating the delivery of personalized nutrition care for diabetic patients.
Global Happenings
Research
Policy
Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Second Amendment Regulations, 2021
Product Innovation
Need and Importance of Nutrition Informatics in India: A Perspective
Programs
CARE India: Family Health Initiative in Bihar
CARE started the Integrated Family Health Initiative (IFHI) as part of the Ananya program. CARE designed IFHI to support the Government of Bihar (GoB) in improving maternal, new-born, and child health and nutrition outcomes through better availability, quality, and uptake of key family health services and to build leadership and ownership of these services.
Testimonials
I, Zoha Nazneen, currently pursuing my Masters in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at St. Ann’s College for Women, Hyderabad, wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each one of you. Your unwavering guidance, invaluable insights, and steadfast support throughout my course have been instrumental in my academic journey. Thank you for enriching my learning experience and for playing a pivotal role in my academic growth.
Joining the Nutrition Informatics program at the Foundation of Healthcare Technologies Society was a transformative experience for me. The program introduced me to an exciting world where nutrition, technology, and data come together, offering a whole new perspective on health and dietetics. With each module, I discovered new learning opportunities that went beyond the textbook, blending practical applications with foundational knowledge.
Throughout the course, I honed invaluable skills like human-centered design interventions, statistical analysis, and digital literacy. The case studies, hands-on sessions, and interactive discussions enriched my learning, ensuring that I was ready to apply these skills in real-world scenarios. I also appreciated the emphasis on research, which deepened my understanding of the subject and equipped me with the tools to investigate and interpret complex nutrition data.
As I move forward, I am confident in taking these learnings and skills into my future journey. Whether it’s designing technology-driven nutrition interventions, analyzing health data, or simply guiding individuals on their nutrition journey, I feel well-prepared and excited about the positive impact I can make.
I’d like to extend my sincere gratitude to all the mentors for their unwavering assistance and guidance. Thanks to FHTS for this incredible opportunity!
Zoha Nazneen
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