Dr V Malathi

Dr. V. Malathi is a highly experienced Pediatric Nutritionist and Registered Dietician with over 27 years of expertise in clinical nutrition and dietetics. She holds a PhD in Food Science & Nutrition from Osmania University and has extensive experience managing complex pediatric and adult nutrition cases. She has handled over 600 Type 1 diabetic patients and specializes in ketogenic diets, critical care nutrition, and metabolic disorder management. Her evidence-based approach focuses on optimizing nutritional outcomes and preventing long-term complications.

Educational Qualifications:

• MSc – Food & Nutrition
• PhD – Food Science & Nutrition, Department of Biochemistry, Osmania University, Hyderabad
• Registered Dietician (IDA)
• Certified Diabetes Educator (IDF)
• Certified Keto Dietician
• Certified in Insulin Pump Therapy
• Certified in Pediatric Medical Nutrition in Critical Care
• Certified Complete Nutrition Course in Pediatrics

Professional Experience:

• Consultant – Nutrition & Dietetics, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Marathahalli, Bengaluru
• 27+ years of experience in Pediatric & Adult Clinical Nutrition
• Managed 600+ Type 1 Diabetes patients
• Specialized in gestational diabetes, obesity, and rare metabolic disorders
• Developed nutrition protocols for pediatric cardiology patients
• Experience in management of bariatric surgery patients, providing structured pre- and post-operative nutritional care.

Awards & Achievements:

• Certificate of Appreciation for oral & poster presentation at Golden Jubilee National Conference, National Institute of Nutrition (2012)
• GCC International Women’s Day Award (Academics Category), 2013
• Participation in Pediatric International Nutrition Study – Boston Children’s Hospital
• Developed structured nutrition assessment protocols for pediatric cardiology (2005)
• Presented posters at Indian Dietetic Association National Conferences (2007, 2009)
• Developed nutrition counseling handouts for pregnancy and lactation

Professional Memberships:

• Registered Dietician – Indian Dietetic Association (IDA)
• Certified Diabetes Educator – International Diabetes Federation (IDF)

Certifications:

• Certified Keto Dietician
• Certified in Insulin Pump Therapy
• Pediatric Early Nutrition Specialist Certification
• Certified in Pediatric Medical Nutrition in Critical Care

Publications & Presentations:

• Poster presentations on Phenylketonuria & Herpes Simplex Stomatitis
• Developed and implemented a nutrition assessment protocol and care plan for pediatric cardiology patients (0–5 years and 5–10 years) in 2005.
• Presented posters on Childhood Obesity (Bengaluru, 2004) and Pediatric Nutrition at the Indian Dietetic Association National Conference (Chennai, 2009).
• Developed comprehensive nutrition counselling handouts for women during pregnancy and lactation.
• Participated in a Nutrition Communication Project for children (5–14 years) at Parikrama Humanity Foundation, Bengaluru, organized by the Singapore International Foundation.
• Contributed to a Pediatric International Nutrition Study led by Dr. Nilesh Mehta and the Department of Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition, Boston Children’s Hospital.
• Nutrition intervention & surgical outcomes in Pediatric Cardiology
• Participation in international pediatric nutrition research initiatives