Dr. Bhavana S

• Food, Nutrition and Dietetics

• (Shailendranath, B., Devi, U.C., Satish, R. & Kedlaya, P.G. (2022) ‘Nutrient rich palatable food products – Answer to food acceptability and improved nutrition in CKD paitents’, Issues and Developments in Medicine and Medical Research, eBook ISBN:978-93-5547-498-8, 7, 79-86. DOI 10.9734/bpi/idmmr/v7/15285D

• Recipient of gold medal for the year 1999 during Post graduation.
• ‘The best poster presentation’ at 35th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Nephrology, Southern Chapter held in February 2015.
• ‘Second prize in poster presentation’ at 38th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Nephrology, Southern Chapter held in February 2018.
• ‘Best Paper’ at International Conference on Clinical Nutrition & Dietary Lifestyle organized by Universal Society of Food and Nutrition (USFN) held in May 2022.

National Conference Papers

• Shailendranath, B. (2019), ‘Successful maturity of protein-energy intake among maintenance hemodialysis populace’, 39th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Nephrology – Southern Chapter, Thirupati.
• Shailendranath, B. (2018), ‘Does nutritional intervention have an impact on nutritional outcomes in hemodialysis patients in a tertiary care centre?’, 38th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Nephrology – Southern Chapter, Hyderabad.
• Shailendranath, B. (2015), ‘Sensory evaluation of developed renal food products for hemodialysis patients’, 35th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Nephrology – Southern Chapter, Calicut.
• Shailendranath, B. (2011), ‘Impact of knowledge vs. attitude and behavior among maintenance hemodialysis patients for adherence to dietary regimen: a single center experience’, 42nd Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Nephrology, Hyderabad.
• Shailendranath, B. (2008), ‘Maintenance hemodialysis as a viable option for ESRD HRV patients in a developing country – is it feasible?’, 28th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Nephrology – Southern Chapter, Mysore.
• Shailendranath, B. (2004), ‘Nutritional assessment – a prognostic indicator in haemodialysis patients’, 35th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Nephrology, Varanasi.
• Shailendranath, B. (2004), ‘Anthropometry in patients on maintenance haemodialysis: how is the diabetic patient different?’, 24th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Nephrology – Southern Chapter, Mangalore.
• Shailendranath, B. (2003), ‘Anthropometric measurements as a prognostic indicator of mortality in haemodialysis’, 34th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Nephrology, Visakhapatnam.
• Shailendranath, B. (2002), ‘Protein malnutrition is not seen in CAPD patients of our hospital’, Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India, Mahabalipuram.
• Shailendranath, B. (2001), ‘Nutritional status in maintenance haemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study from a tertiary care hospital’, 19th KAPICSICON, Mangalore.
• Shailendranath, B. (2001), ‘Does dietary counseling help in achieving adequate energy and protein intake in maintenance hemodialysis patients?’, 21st Annual Meeting of the Southern Chapter of the Indian Society of Nephrology, Cochin.

International Conference Papers

• Shailendranath, B. (2001) ‘Nutritional status of end stage renal disease patients initiated on renal replacement therapy’, International society of peritoneal dialysis, Montreal, Canada.
• Shailendranath, B. (2022) ‘Food Frequency Questionnaire – Does it help to achieve dietary adherence among renal patients on hemodialysis?’, International Conference on Clinical Nutrition & Dietary Lifestyle, Bangalore.

National Journal Papers

• Shailendranath, B., Kedlaya, P.G. & Satish, R. (2021) ‘Does a comprehensive counseling program change dietary adherence among maintenance hemodialysis patients?’, Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, 12(3), 298-303.
• Shailendranath, B., Kedlaya, P.G. & Gokulnath. (2011) ‘Impact of knowledge vs. attitude, behavior among maintenance hemodialysis patients for adherence to dietary regimen: a single center experience’, Indian Journal of Nephrology, 21(Suppl.), S10-S11.

International Journal Papers

• Shailendranath, B., Kedlaya, P.G. & Satish, R. (2020) ‘Incidence of malnutrition in patients with maintenance hemodialysis – A single centre experience’, Kuwait Medical Journal, 52(2), 191-197.
• Shailendranath, B., Kedlaya, P.G. & Satish, R. (2018) ‘Relationship with dietary adherence and renal dietary regimen among hemodialysis populace’, International Journal of Medical and Health Research, 4(5), 91-97.
• Shailendranath, B., Devi, U.C. & Satish, R. (2018) ‘Adherence to nutritional interventions – Does it have an impact on nutritional status in hemodialysis patients in a tertiary care centre?’, International Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research, 6(2), 49-55.
• Shailendranath, B., Devi, U.C. & Kedlaya, P.G. (2014) ‘Impact of knowledge, attitude and behavior among maintenance hemodialysis patients for adherence to dietary regimen – A single centre experience’, International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 4(12), 257-262.
• Shailendranath, B., Devi, U.C. & Kedlaya, P.G. (2014) ‘Sensory evaluation of developed food products for hemodialysis patients’, International Journal of Science and Nature, 5(4), 723-729.
• Reedhika Pulani, Bhavana Shailendranath. (2025) ‘Cultural Dietary Practices During Menarche Among Women In South India: A Cross-Sectional Study’, International Journal of Environmental Sciences, 11(6), 668-674.
• Reedhika Puliani, S. Bhavana. (2025),’Nutritional Composition and Sensorial Analysis of Amaranth Seed-based Food Products’, Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research, 1-8, 10.18805/ajdfr.DR-2361.

• Indian Dietetic Association (IDA/12034)
• IAPEN India Life time member (LM-2023-183)