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Lavanya Shanmugasundaram

Dr. Lavanya Shanmugasundaram

Dietitian/Nutritionist12 Years Exp.
M.Sc - Dietitics / Nutrition, Specialist In Sports Nutrition, Level 2 Kinanthropometrist, ...read more
Chennai
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Personal Statement

I'm dedicated to providing optimal health care in a relaxed environment where I treat every patients as if they were my own family...read more

Doctor Information

Speciality

  • Dietitian/Nutritionist

Other treatment areas

  • Sports Nutritionist
  • Weight Management

Education

  • M.Sc - Dietitics / Nutrition , Sri Ramachandra Dental College & Hospital , 2012
  • Specialist In Sports Nutrition , International Sports Science Association , 2019
  • Level 2 Kinanthropometrist , International Society for Advancement of Kinanthropometry , 2017
  • Obesity & Overweight , Pacific Open Learning Health Net , 2019
  • Vegetarian and Vegan Nutritionist , Centre of Excellence , 2019
  • IOC Dip PG in Sports Nutrition , International Olympic Committee , 2021

Past Experience

  • Dietician at Global hospital
  • Dietician at Fortis Malar Hospital
  • Lecturer in Sports Nutrition at Sri Ramachandra Medical College
  • Preventive & Sports Nutritionist Consultant at Rathna Center for Conscious Living
  • Preventive & Sports Nutritionist consultant at KP Hospital
  • Founder & Chief Nutritionist at NutriSports- Mindful Nutrition Clinic

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Tamil

Professional Memberships

  • Indian Dietetic Association
  • Association of Diabetes Educators
  • The Indian Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
  • The International Sports Science Association

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Yusuf Zafar

male • 25 Year Old • Apr 28, 2021

Im 25 but my weight is only 50, what is the best thing I do to increase my weight.

Lavanya Shanmugasundaram

3 years ago

Hi, for adult we generally don't compare the weight for age. Check your ideal body weight (your height in cms -100) thus your ideal weight. 1) focus on both carbs & prot ...read full answer

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Hasan Bhola

male • 20 Year Old • Apr 28, 2021 • Mumbai

I am 20 years old. My height is 5'8. And body weight is just 45 kgs. I am facing excessive hunger from past one year. I need food every 4 hours. If I don't eat food ever ...read more

Lavanya Shanmugasundaram

3 years ago

Hi, eating 4 hours once small frequent meal is healthy habits only. Ensure what you consume while eating. Choose a healthy options. According to your height 173 cms. Ide ...read full answer

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Nazarudheen

male • Apr 24, 2021 • Malappuram

I am 24 years old. My weight is 50. My height is 6. I already used protein powder. Weight gaining syrups. Tablets all. But no benefit. Any treatment or any tablets or sy ...read more

Lavanya Shanmugasundaram

3 years ago

Hi, protein alone will not increase your weight 1) take combination of protein & carbs food intake to gain weight & muscle 2) core & strength training exercise plays a m ...read full answer

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Abhay Mandal

male • 25 Year Old • Mar 31, 2021 • Mumbai

What is omega 3 and when and how much should be taken. I had small calcified in my stomach but now I am ok, is it safe to take omega 3 now or not?

Lavanya Shanmugasundaram

3 years ago

Hi lybrate-user, yes, you can take. No side effects. Omega 3 present in certain natural foods or supplements. Omega 3 is good fatty acids helps to reduce inflammation, o ...read full answer

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Rabiul Islam

male • 33 Year Old • Mar 26, 2021 • Jalpaiguri

Sir/madam ,i have been using brown sugar from the last 2 years, but before one and half month consultant with a psychiatrist cum drugs specialist ,within 15 days treatme ...read more

Lavanya Shanmugasundaram

3 years ago

Hi lybrate-user, 1) involve & focus yourself to other healthy activities. 2) occupy yourself with some task through the day 3) avoid private or alone time 4) spend more ...read full answer