Iqra Aslam
Dietician
Lahore
Summary
Dedicated and patient-focused Dietitian with experience in the clinical setting. Expertise in researching patients' physical fitness, stress levels, medical diagnoses, and medications to offer targeted diet and lifestyle recommendations Committed to delivering effective transformations and positive outcomes through personalized guidance and updated evidence-based support.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
15
15
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Consultant Dietician
Mukhtar Munir Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
2022.12 - 2023.06
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Liaised with healthcare professionals in creating nutrition-related treatment plans
- Monitored patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.
Nutrition Intern
Children Hospital Lahore
Lahore
2021.10 - 2022.03
- Conducted daily counseling sessions for caseload of 40 patients, assessing nutritional needs and developing customized diet plans to address health concerns.
- Coached families of diabetic children on dietary modifications, and lifestyle changes to achieve optimal glycemic control.
- Assisted in implementation of hospital-wide nutrition programs and initiatives, such as promoting breastfeeding, managing stunting, and addressing nutritional deficiencies.
Education
M. PHIL. Food Science And Human Nutrition - Health Sciences
University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences - UVAS
Lahore 2022.10 - Current
BS (Hons.) Nutrition And Dietetics -
University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences - UVAS
Lahore,Pakistan 2018.11 - 2022.09
Higher Secondary Certificate-F.Sc. Pre-Medical -
Punjab Group of Colleges
Lahore,Pakistan 2015.10 - 2017.09
Secondary School Certificate - Biological Sciences
Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School
Lahore 2012.03 - 2014.08
Skills
Evidence based advice
Weight loss/gain programs
Behavior change techniques
Personalized dietary counselling
Exercise and fitness
Certification
Weight management: Beyond Balancing Calories -Emory University via Coursera
Seminars/trainings
- Participated in 3-Days Seminar Existing Nutrition Interventions in Punjab arranged by Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition, UVAS.
- Organized Healthy Recipe Development training in collaboration with Culinary & Hotel Institute of Pakistan
- Organized Iron Deficiency Awareness Seminar organized by Food and Nutrition Society, UVAS.
Timeline
Diabetes and Ramadan
2023-04
Public Health Nutrition Course -SickKids
2023-01
Consultant Dietician
Mukhtar Munir Hospital
2022.12 - 2023.06
Healthy practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation-University of Colorado System via Coursera
2022-11
M. PHIL. Food Science And Human Nutrition - Health Sciences
University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences - UVAS
2022.10 - Current
Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease -American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN)
2022-07
Nutrition Intern
Children Hospital Lahore
2021.10 - 2022.03
Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy
2021-03
Pakistan Dietary Guidelines Course-Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
2020-05
Weight management: Beyond Balancing Calories -Emory University via Coursera
2020-02
BS (Hons.) Nutrition And Dietetics -
University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences - UVAS
2018.11 - 2022.09
Higher Secondary Certificate-F.Sc. Pre-Medical -
Punjab Group of Colleges
2015.10 - 2017.09
Secondary School Certificate - Biological Sciences
Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School
2012.03 - 2014.08