Hospital-Trained Clinical Dietitian with a Dual Science Foundation
Chandan Kumar is a Clinical Dietitian and Nutrition Content Strategist at DietXP, currently practising as Dietitian I at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) — one of India's foremost academic medical institutions. He holds an M.Sc. in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition (CGPA 7.89) from Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), MAHE, and a B.Sc. in Biotechnology from Manipal School of Life Sciences — a dual-science foundation that allows him to engage nutrition science with molecular precision.
Chandan's clinical training spans multi-department rotations at PSG Hospitals, Coimbatore — a NABH-accredited tertiary care centre — under the mentorship of Chief Dietitian Mrs. V. Kavitha, M.Sc., PGDND, RD. He has hands-on experience in Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), metabolic assessment and monitoring, clinical lab interpretation, and one-on-one patient counselling across diverse hospital wards. His clinical trial support experience and multicentric research skills further strengthen his evidence-based approach to nutrition.
At DietXP, Chandan bridges the gap between hospital-grade clinical science and accessible digital health content — crafting evidence-based nutrition guidance that readers can trust and act on. His unique proficiency in Shopify Liquid, React UI optimisation, and e-commerce brand management makes him a rare clinician-technologist capable of leading both content strategy and digital product development.
Areas of Expertise
Hospital Clinical Training & Internship
Dietetic Internship — Multi-department Clinical Rotations
Supervised by Mrs. V. Kavitha, M.Sc., PGDND, RD — Chief Dietitian, PSGIMSR Hospitals, Coimbatore
Training Highlights
This 6-month immersive internship at a NABH-accredited hospital provided Chandan with rigorous, real-world clinical grounding — forming the bedrock of his evidence-first approach to nutrition practice and content creation at DietXP.
How Chandan Creates & Reviews Content
Every article authored or reviewed by Chandan draws on his dual foundation in clinical dietetics and biotechnology, hospital-trained clinical experience at Kasturba and PSG Hospitals, and deep proficiency in evidence synthesis — ensuring DietXP content meets the highest standards of scientific accuracy and practical utility.
Applies hospital-grade Medical Nutrition Therapy protocols and biotechnology knowledge to verify nutritional claims — validating mechanisms, dietary thresholds, and clinical relevance before any content goes live.
Cross-references PubMed, Google Scholar, and landmark clinical studies to ensure every recommendation is backed by current, peer-reviewed science and established dietary guidelines.
Brings real-world clinical lab interpretation experience to content — ensuring dietary advice accounts for metabolic markers, lab results, and individual health parameters that generic content overlooks.
Converts complex clinical nutrition and biotechnology science into clear, practical guidance — empowering everyday readers to make informed, safe dietary choices tailored to their health needs.
Professional Journey
Dietitian I
Kasturba Hospital, Manipal Academy of Higher Education — Manipal, Karnataka
February 2025 — Present
Conducts detailed nutritional assessments for patients across multiple hospital wards at one of India's premier academic medical institutions. Designs personalised diet plans tailored to specific medical conditions and patient profiles. Monitors patient progress, tracks routine lab results, and adjusts dietary protocols to optimise clinical outcomes. Provides one-on-one clinical counselling to help patients set and maintain evidence-based dietary goals.
Assistant Dietitian
Rustic Wisdom Pvt. Ltd. — Bengaluru, Karnataka
April 2024 — August 2024
Conducted 1-to-1 video consultations to assess individual client health profiles in a digital-first telehealth environment. Created personalised diet charts based on health data, goals, and medical history. Tracked daily client progress and delivered targeted dietary solutions to help clients reach their health and wellness objectives.
Dietetic Intern
PSG Hospitals (NABH Accredited) — Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
February 2023 — July 2023
Rotated through various clinical departments and specialities, gaining broad hands-on exposure to hospital dietetics. Supervised by Mrs. V. Kavitha, M.Sc., PGDND, RD — Chief Dietitian, PSGIMSR Hospitals. Developed core competencies in nutritional assessment, patient counselling, and evidence-based dietary management across diverse medical conditions.
Academic Qualifications
M.Sc. in Dietetics & Applied Nutrition
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) · Reg. No.: 211405026 · 85 Credits
B.Sc. in Biotechnology
Manipal School of Life Sciences, MAHE · Reg. No.: 171701032 · Degree No.: MAHE0118663
Core Skills & Competencies
Clinical & Nutrition Skills
- Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
- Metabolic Assessment & Monitoring
- Anti-inflammatory Dietary Interventions
- Clinical Data Tracking & Lab Interpretation
Research & Data Skills
- Clinical Research & Data Analysis
- Evidence-based Nutrition Practice
- Multicentric Clinical Trial Support
- Academic Research (PubMed, Scholar)
Digital Health & Tech
- Shopify Liquid & React UI Optimisation
- Clinical-Grade Content Strategy
- E-Commerce Brand Management (Amazon)
- Product Label Specifications
Languages
- English — Professional Proficiency
- Kannada — Read / Write / Speak
- Tamil — Read / Speak
- Telugu — Speak
Professional Credentials & Certificates
Dietetic Internship Certificate
31 July 2023
Bonafide Certificate — Hospital Internship
2023
B.Sc. Biotechnology Degree Certificate
20 November 2020 · Degree No. MAHE0118663
M.Sc. Dietetics & Applied Nutrition
2023 · CGPA 7.89 · Reg. No. 211405026