Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

KARTHIKA B

Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

The Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics provides comprehensive education and
training in nutrition science and dietetics, with a strong emphasis on clinical application and
professional competence.The programme is offered as a four-year undergraduate course comprising eight semesters, structured to provide progressive learning from foundational
subjects to advanced clinical and practical training.
The programme is structured to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for
effective nutrition assessment, therapeutic diet planning, and patient care.

Students gain substantial practical exposure through the department’s academic association with NIMS Medicity, Thiruvananthapuram, enabling hands-on learning in real clinical and hospital environments. This integration of theory and practice prepares students to meet professional standards in healthcare and allied nutrition fields.

Graduates of the programme have diverse career opportunities in hospitals, healthcare institutions, wellness centres, research organisations, public health programmes, food and nutrition industries, and academic sectors. Students may pursue roles as clinical nutritionists, dietitians, nutrition consultants, health educators, and researchers, with further opportunities for higher studies and professional certifications in India and abroad. The department is committed to academic excellence, ethical practice, and the holistic development of students for successful careers in clinical nutrition and dietetics.

Our Staff

Dr.LITTY THOMAS

Assistant Professor(Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics)

Dr. Litty Thomas

—Assistant Professor—
Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

Years of Experience: 6 Months

Educational Profile :

PhD in Biosciences (Microbiology) – Mangalore University, 2014
Research Centre: Central Plantation Crops Research Institute
Guide: George V. Thomas
M.Sc. Microbiology – Kannur University (2004–2006)
Project: Microbiology of root region of Hevea under stock–scion interaction
B.Sc. Microbiology – St. Pius Xth College Rajapuram (2001–2004)

Experience:

Senior Research Fellow – Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (2007–2012)
ICAR Project: Application of Microorganisms in Agriculture and Allied Sectors (AMAAS)
Senior Research Fellow – Regional Agricultural Research Institute Kumarakom (2012–2013)

Training Programme:

Participated in National Training Programme on Microbial Identification of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms – National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms, Uttar Pradesh (2007)

Papers Published

Litty T. et al. (2011). Antagonistic activity of Bacillus spp. and Pseudomonas spp. against cocoa black pod disease. Journal of Plantation Crops.
Litty T. et al. (2011). Growth promotion in cocoa seedlings using Bacillus spp. Journal of Plantation Crops.
Litty T. et al. (2010). Plant growth promoting potential of Bacillus spp. from cocoa rhizosphere. Journal of Plantation Crops.
Priya G. et al. (2011). Antagonistic activity of Bacillus spp. against coconut pathogens. Journal of Plantation Crops.
Priya G. et al. (2012). Plant growth promoting traits of Serratia marcescens and Enterobacter sp. in coconut. World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology.
Priya G. et al. (2018). Screening of elite PGPR for coconut palms. International Journal of Current Microbiology & Applied Sciences.
Priya G. et al. (2012). Phosphate solubilizing bacteria from coconut rhizosphere. Journal of Plantation Crops.

Papers/Posters presented in Symposium and conferences

International

Litty Thomas et al. (2009). Plant growth promoting fluorescent pseudomonads from cocoa rhizosphere. Asian PGPR Congress, Hyderabad.
Litty Thomas et al. (2009). Biological control of Phytophthora palmivora using Bacillus and Pseudomonas spp. Asian PGPR Congress, Hyderabad.
Litty T. et al. (2012). Response of cocoa seedlings to endophytic Bacillus spp. International Conference on Advances in Biological Sciences, Kannur.
Priya George et al. (2012). Growth performance of Bacillus spp. in coconut seedlings. International Conference on Microbial World, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar.
Priya George et al. (2010). PGPR potential of Serratia and Enterobacter in coconut. International Conference on Coconut Biodiversity, CPCRI.
Priya George et al. (2010). Phosphate solubilizing bacteria from coconut rhizosphere. International Conference on Coconut Biodiversity, CPCRI.
Priya George et al. (2009). Screening of fluorescent pseudomonads for plant growth traits. Asian PGPR Congress, Hyderabad.
Priya George et al. (2009). Antagonistic activity of pseudomonads against coconut pathogens. Asian PGPR Congress, Hyderabad.
Priya George et al. (2022). Indigenous rhizobacteria promoting coconut seedling growth under stress. Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy.

National

Litty Thomas et al. (2009). Isolation of Bacillus spp. from cocoa rhizosphere and its plant growth promoting potential. AMI Conference, Pune.
Litty Thomas et al. (2010). Efficacy of rhizosphere Bacillus spp. in cocoa seedlings. PLACROSYM XIX, Kottayam.
Murali Gopal et al. (2011). PGPR for growth improvement in cocoa. CPCRI Seminar, Vittal.
Priya George et al. (2009). Antagonistic activity of Bacillus spp. against coconut pathogens. AMI Conference, Pune.
Priya George et al. (2019). Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria from coconut. PLACROSYM XXIII, Chikmagaluru.