Dr. Bhavana S
Assistant Professor
Specialized in nutrition and dietary counselling for prevention and management of non-communicable disease conditions in the community. Delivered guest lectures on renal nutrition, critical care nutrition, eating pattern among college students. Published and presented research articles at National and International level related to food nutrition and dietetics. Published patient education material on lifestyle management in renal diseases and book chapter on palatable food products for renal patients on maintenance dialysis modality. Instrumental in generating unique patient renal dietary app
Qualifications
B.Sc – Nutrition, Dietetics, Chemistry & Zoology
Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
Smt. V.H.D. Central Institute of Home Science, Bangalore
PhD – Food & Nutrition, Renal Health
Smt. V.H.D. Central Institute of Home Science, Bangalore
Experience
Total Years of Experience: 22 Years 3 Months
Training Experience
- Programme) under Project HOPE, India in the year 2011.
- Certificate course on Basics of DNA Sports Nutrition from Centre for Nutrition and Integrative Health (CNIH) in May 2019.
- Certificate of completion of online course on Fundamentals of Renal Nutrition in CKD from The Society of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism (SRNM) in March 2020.
- Certificate of completion of Online Training program on Nutrigenomics from Genesupport in association with IDA, Bangalore Chapter in May 2020.
- Certificate of completion in Sports Nutrition from The Indian Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (IAPEN), Advancing Nutrition Care in India — Fitness, Sports and Nutrition core group. IAPEN certified sports nutritionist dated 08-08-2020 and course completion certification dated 12.02.2021.
- Two day National Workshop on ‘Gerobiotics Supplementation through Millet Beverage and Fermented Millet Curd’ organized by CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru, April 2023.
- Three day Faculty Development Program titled “Young TReE” organized by Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, July 2023.
- Nutritional Assessment of renal patients with different nutritional parameters
- Planning a detailed dietary and physical regimen.
- Rendering dietary counselling sessions for individual, group and family.
- Developing renal food products based on treatment modality.
- Generating patient renal dietary app.
- Industry based clinical trials.
National Conference Papers
- Shailendranath, B. (2019) ‘Successful maturity of protein-energy intake among maintenance hemodialysis populace’. 39th Annual Conference of 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 Indian Society of Nephrology – Southern Chapter, Hyderabad.
- Shailendranath, B. (2015) ‘Sensory Evaluation of developed renal food products for hemodialysis patients’, 35th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Nephrology – Southern Chapter, Calicut.
- Shailendranath, B. (2011) ‘Impact of knowledge vs. attitude, behavior among maintenance hemodialysis patients for adherence to dietary regimen: a single center experience’, 42nd Annual Conference of 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 India Society of Nephrology – Southern Chapter, Mysore.
- Shailendranath, B. (2004) ‘Nutritional assessment — A prognostic indicator in haemodialysis patients’, 35th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Nephrology, Varanasi.
- Shailendranath, B. (2004) ‘Anthropometry in patients on maintenance haemodialysis. How is the diabetic patient different?’, 24th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Nephrology — Southern Chapter, Mangalore.
- Shailendranath, B. (2003) ‘Anthropometric measurements as a prognostic indicator of mortality in haemodialysis’, 34th Annual conference of 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 hemodialyis patients?’, 21st Annual meeting of the Southern Chapter of 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, Montréal, 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.
Books / Chapter Published
- 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.
Indian Dietetic Association
Member
IAPEN India Life time member
Member