Evidence in practice
Research
Research grounds everything we practise. Dr. Poornima’s academic work focuses on how nutritional status is assessed, understood and acted upon — particularly in children and communities.
Doctoral research
During her doctoral research, Dr. Poornima developed and validated a nutritional risk assessment tool for children, strengthening her understanding of nutrition from a comprehensive, multidimensional perspective.
Research Interests
Where the work is focused
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Pediatric nutrition and nutritional risk assessment
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Nutrition screening and assessment tools
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Nutrition education and health behaviour
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Community and school-based nutrition
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Maternal and women’s nutrition
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Nutrition, lifestyle and holistic wellness
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Technology-enabled approaches to nutrition assessment and monitoring
Collaborations & professional enquiries
For research collaborations, school and community programs, workshops or speaking invitations, get in touch.