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R. Hemalatha is an Indian medical researcher specializing in maternal and child health and nutrition. Her work encompasses nutrition, inflammation, reproductive health, and the impact of gut microbiota on health outcomes. With over 200 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and regulatory reports[1], she has made significant contributions to the scientific community.[2]
Career
[edit]Dr. Hemalatha has been instrumental in defining nutrient requirements for Indians by introducing Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) and Tolerable Upper Limits (TUL) alongside Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)[3]. These recommendations form the basis for fortification strategies, food labeling, and supplementation initiatives across India.
She has served as an expert member on several national committees, including the National Food Security Act (NFSA) committee, where she contributed to drafting Schedule II of the NFSA[2]. Dr. Hemalatha played a key role in developing food models for tuberculosis patients and establishing ration and nutrition norms for various national programs.
In 2024, she led the development of the Dietary Guidelines for Indians (DGI)[4], which includes 17 guidelines focusing on health promotion and disease prevention across all age groups, with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations such as infants, children, and pregnant women. She authored the report "What India Eats" and developed a "Preconception Education Kit" to enhance preconception health.[5]
Professional affiliations
[edit]- President, Nutrition Society of India
- Executive Council Member, Federation of Asian Nutrition Societies (FANS)
- Fellow:
- Advisor, various task force committees for government ministries
Awards and recognition
[edit]Dr. Hemalatha's contributions have been recognized with numerous awards:[2]
- 7th Dr. Rajammal P. Devadas Memorial Award
- Dr. Kamla Puri Sabharwal Memorial Award
- Prof. M. Viswanathan Memorial Gold Medal
- Dr. Anandi Goyal Best Nutritionist Award (2022)
- Dr. Srikantiah Memorial Oration Award
- Ponduri Venkata Ramana Rao Gold Medal
- Lifetime Achievement Award from the Federation of Asian Nutrition Societies (FANS)
References
[edit]- ^ "R Hemalatha". scholar.google.co.in. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ a b c "ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition, India". www.nin.res.in. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "ICMR releases revised 'Dietary Guidelines for Indians', urges avoiding protein supplements". The Times of India. 2024-05-09. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ archive, From our online (August 14, 2019). "National Institute of Nutrition director now part of international nutrition society". The New Indian Express.
- ^ https://www.nin.res.in/nutrition2020/what_india_eats.pdf
- ^ https://nams-india.in/downloads/fellowsmembers/Latest%20Fellow%20List%20upto%202023%20%20V-06-09-2024.pdf
- ^ archive, From our online (2019-08-14). "National Institute of Nutrition director now part of international nutrition society". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "Telangana Academy of Sciences (TAS) Hyderabad". www.tasc.org.in.