IAPEN India Kolkata Chapter
President
Dr. Abhijit Paul
Educational Qualifications - MD,DA, PDCCA, FICCC, FICCP,MHA
Affiliation - PRACTO HEALTH CARE
Designation - Group Medical Director
Association with other societies - FCCM, ICA, CAHO, IACTA, ISCCM, ISSP, ITCCS, AORA, RSACP, AOA etc.
Field of Interest in Nutrition - Critical Care Nutrition
Vice President
Ms. Sudeshna Maitra Nag
Educational Qualifications - M.sc in Food and Nutrition (C.U),
Certificate in Applied Nutrition ( Cambridge University)
Affiliation - PEERLESS HOSPITEX HOSPITALAND RESEARCH CENTRE, KOLKATA
Designation - Chief Dietitian
Association with other societies - IDA, NNEDpro
Area of specialization -
SMA, Bariatric surgery, Community nutrition
Secretary
Ms. Koyel Pal Chowdhury
Educational Qualifications- M.sc,MSW, CDE, APCCN, PhD Scholar ( Critical care nutrition)
Affiliation - IPGMER AND SSKM HOSPITAL
Designation – Research Dietician
Association with other societies - IDA, SND, NSI
Field of Interest in Nutrition - Critical care nutrition, community nutrition, therapeutic diet and clinical trials
Treasurer
Ms. Paulami Pandit
Educational Qualifications - M.Sc(DFSM),Certified DE
Affiliation – Neotia Getwel
Designation – Senior Dietician
Association with other societies -
Field of Interest in Nutrition - Critical Care &Therapeutic Nutrition
Executive committee members
Ms. Ipsita Chakravarti
Educational Qualifications – Diploma in Dietetics, RD, MBA
Affiliation – Belle Vue Clinic
Designation – Senior Dietitian
Association with other societies - IDA, SND, DAY
Field of Interest in Nutrition – Critical Care Nutrition, Renal Nutrition
Executive committee members
Ms. Babita G. Hazarika
Educational Qualifications – M.Sc in Food Service Management and Dietetics
Affiliation – Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata
Designation – Chief Dietician
Association with other societies - IDA,NENDA
Field of Interest in Nutrition - Critical Care Nutrition
Executive committee members
Ms. Arpita Ghosh Deb
Educational Qualifications - M.Sc (DFSM), Dip- diet, RD
Affiliation - Belle vue Clinic
Designation – Senior Dietician
Association with other societies - IDA, SND, DAY
Field of Interest in Nutrition - Critical care Nutrition
Please contact us on Chapter email - iapenkolkata@gmail.com
Events of IAPEN INDIA KOLKATA CHAPTER
Date: 17.1.24
Venue: Peerless Hotel, Kolkata
Event: CME on Eat Healthy, Breath Free followed by lecture on Critical Care Nutrition.
Date: 19.12.23
Venue : SOS Children Village
Event: Community Outreach program to ensure the family health care management.
Date : 20.11.23
Venue: CMRI HOSPITAL, Kolkata
Event : To mark the occasion of World Diabetes Day, a CME to discuss upon the Newer Concept in Protein Utilization and its impact on Patients Recovery .
Date: 26.10.23
Venue: Baluria Sarbojonin Durgotsab Committee, Barasat
Event: Free Heath & Nutrition camp along with anthropometric measurement (Height, Weight, BMI, IBW, WHP), Blood pressure .
Date: 19.10.23
Venue: Peerless Hospital, Kolkata
Event: Celebration of IAPEN INDIA DAY
Date: 13.10.23
Venue: CMRI Hospital, Kolkata
Event: Workshop on Renal Nutrition in Pediatric CKD in collaboration with ISPNCON along with booklet publication.
Date: National Nutrition Month, 2023
Event: Result of Online E poster & Doodle Art Competition.
Date: 5.10.23
Venue: Kishore Bharati Bhagini Nivedita College
Event: Nutrition Awareness Camp & Life style modification tips for College Students along with B.P check, Blood Donation camp, Eye Check up .
Date: 30.9.23
Venue: Swarnym Foundation, Howrah
Event: Nutritional Awareness Programme for Women to upgrade their knowledge on woman’s health, Balanced Diet, My Plate, Food Pyramid, Some Myths and Facts of Cooking, Different Healthy Cooking Methods, Anaemia.
Date: 27.9.23
Venue: CMRI Hospital, Kolkata
Event: CME on Diabetes Management, Millets Utilization, Protein Supplements to mark the National Nutrition Month.
Date: 26.9.23
Venue: Barisha Purba Para High School
Event: Awareness camp for Adolescents on Balanced Diet, Immunity Boosting Foods, Varieties of Millets , Food Pyramid, Personal Hygiene followed by Quiz and Prize Distribution .
Date: 25.9.23
Venue: Baranagar Area Committee, Kolkata
Event: Free Health Camp with RBG, Uric acid, Bone density Measurement along with Diet Counseling for community awareness.
Date: 23.9.23
Venue:Swarnym Foundation, Howrah
Event: Nutritional Awareness Programme for Adolescents Kids along with discussions about Macro and Micronutrients, Balanced Meal, Food Pyramid, My Plate, Anaemia Awareness, and finally the programme concluded with an interactive quiz and the distribution of peanut chikkis (as healthy snacks for children).
Date: 16.9.23 & 20.9.23
Place: Bhavishya Sakti Cooperative Society, Kolkata
Event: Training workshop on Dietary modifications in lifestyle disorders for the Mobile Teaching Kitchen (MTK) Champions with free low-cost nutritious food distribution to the children, marking the celebration of National Nutrition Month along with the aim Poshan Bhi,Padhai Bhi.
Date: 3.9.23
Venue: Dreamer Swimming Club, Kolkata
Event: Diet Campaign along with Blood Pressure Measurement ( MMM CAMPAIGN), Anthropometric Assessment, Strength Measurement, Awareness on Anemia and Balanced Diet.
Date: 15.8.23
Event: Nutrition and Mental Health, a much needed topic of the hour.
Date: 7.8.23 & 8.8.23
Venue: Peerless Hospital, Kolkata
Event: Breastfeeding Week celebration at OPD with mothers and their children
Date : 4.8.23
Event: EXPLORING NUTRITION IN HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT, an erudite session in the field of Nutrition and it’s future prospects
Date: 30.7.23
Venue: Dishari Hall, Salt Lake
Event: All day long health camp in collaboration with Rotary Club and many other renowned organizations aiming to achieve the health status of common people. Anthropometric measurements, Biochemical assay, Clinical condition check and Diet Counseling ( ABCD METHOD) are performed along with MMM CAMPAIGN.
Date : 15.7.23
Event: RECYCLING THE WASTE: BENEFITS OF POMEGRANATE SEEDS, an exceptional topic of discussion based on very popular fruit and it’s benefits on food science and nutrition.
Date : 10.7.23
Event: AUTISM AND ADHD, and IT’S DIETARY MYTHS , an emerging topic as well very enriched session with overwhelming response
Date : 28.5.23
Venue: Soulful steps, Kolkata
Events: Health Talk on Diet & Lifestyle modification, Anthropometric measurements & one to one diet counseling, essential blood parameters check and Blood Pressure Measurements ( MMM CAMPAIGN)
Date : 17.5.23
Venue: J.N RAY HOSPITAL, Kolkata
Event: Anthropometric measurements, Diet counseling along with Blood Pressure Measurement (MMM CAMPAIGN)
Date: 14.5.23
Event: MILK DILEMMA: MYTHS VS FACTS, an informative session on biochemical and nutritional perspective of Milk and its usage.
Date: 12.4.23
Venue: Ananda Ashram , Kolkata
Event: Anthropometric measurements, Diet counseling of the children at the Home
Date: 17.2.23
Venue: Millet Mela , East India Zone ( Kolkata)
Event: Participation in EAT RIGHT MOVEMENT by FSSAI under Govt of INDIA.
E Launch of Kolkata Chapter
Malnutrition Awareness Week
- Date: 8.2.22
Time: 11 am
Location: Little Memorial School, Bashdroni , Kolkata
Topic: Malnutrition Awareness among Parents of kids
Audience: 30 parents of kids + teachers
- Date: 15.2.22
Time: 5 pm
Location: Charring Cross Nursing home, Kakurgachi , Kolkata
Topic: Malnutrition Awareness among Healthcare professionals
Audience: 15 Healthcare workers like Doctor, Dietitian, Nurses, Kitchen and other staffs
Membership Drive:
Date 3.7.22
Mode Virtual
Event Enlighten the Aims and Activities of IAPEN INDIA By Dr. Mansi Patil
CME
Date: 9.7.22
Venue : Siliguri, North Bengal
Event : Relevance of Clinical Nutrition in Patient Management
Community Awareness:
Date : 10.7.22
Venue : Apollo Clinic, Hindmotor
Event : Blood Glucose Monitor and Hypertension Screening along with a Health talk on Diabetes Management
Date : 29.7.22
Venue: AMRI HOSPITAL, Kolkata
Event: Awareness on Insulin Management for Health care professionals and Patients on Insulin therapy
Date : 19.8.22
Venue: Bhorukha Public Welfare Trust, Kolkata
Event : Health Talk on HIV Management among HIV positive Adolescent girls
Date : 21.8.22
Venue: MettleKIDZZ powered by Little Laureates School, Konnagar
Event : Health Check up of Kids and their Mothers
Date: 2.9.22
Venue: East Calcutta Girls College
Event: National Nutrition Month Celebration among College Students and Faculties in the Collaboration with Students’ Health HOME
Date: 20.9.22
Venue: Charring Cross Nursing Home
Event: National Nutrition Month Celebration among Health Care Professionals along with healthy recipes demonstration and career counseling among interns
Date: 15.11.22
Event: Virtual CME ” Update on Diabetic Specific MNT ” to celebrate World’s Diabetes Day
Date: 17.11.22
Venue: Park Prime , Kolkata
Event: CME on “NAFLD: Prognosis and Intervention”
Date: 26.11.22
Venue: NHSM KNOWLEDGE CAMPUS, Kolkata
Event: NUTRIFIESTA 2022 : A grand Event on Nutrition Awareness
Date: 12.12.22
Venue: J.N Ray Hospital, Kolkata
Event: MNT Camp along with measurements of CBG, BP and Muscle strength and Diet counseling
COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS :
Date : 26.11.22
Venue: JW Fairfield Marriott
Event: CME on ” Nutrients Recommendation in Cancer Patients ” in the Collaboration with IAPEN INDIA Onco Core Group
Date: 17.12.22
Venue: JW Marriott, Kolkata
Event: CME on ” US Pulses: Sustainable Superfoods ” by USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council ( USADPLC) in the Collaboration with IAPEN INDIA KOLKATA CHAPTER
