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Dr. Pushpa Sundararaj [email protected]

Reader in Biochemistry (Retd.) Home Address Department of Food and Nutrition 46, Saakshara Apts Lady Irwin College A-3 Block, Paschim Vihar Sikandra Road, New Delhi – 110001, India New Delhi – 110063, India Tele-fax: +91-11-2335-8777 Telephone: +91-11-2526-0406

Research Interests

Lipid Chemistry

Physico-chemical characterization, storage stability, frying stability and sensory attributes of conventional and non-conventional oils/fats

Nutrition

Evaluation of nutritional status of children, adolescent boys and girls and adults

Dietetics

Effect of lifestyle and dietary practices on body composition and physical work capacity

Clinical Biochemistry

Effect of dietary fiber on blood glucose levels, serum lipids and body weight

Food Safety

Assessment of hygiene practices and food safety (microbiological and chemical analysis) in public catering services and commercial food service establishments

National Programs

Assessment of national health programs such as Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), etc.

Education

1983 Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, Delhi, India Ph.D. in Biochemistry Advisor: Dr. T.A.V. Subramanian Thesis: Studies on Vitellogenin and egg yolk proteins in the catfish Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch)

1964 Wilson College, University of Bombay, Mumbai, India M.Sc. in Medical Biochemistry

1962 St Xavier’s College, University of Bombay, Mumbai, India B.Sc. Honors in Medical Microbiology

Dr. Pushpa Sundararaj Curriculum Vitae of 20

Academic Employment

1984 - 2008 Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, India Reader in Biochemistry

1983 – 1984 Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi, India Reader in Biochemistry

1972 – 1983 Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi, India Lecturer in Biochemistry

Visiting Lecturer

1982 – 1983 College of Pharmacy, University of Delhi, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi, India Lectured on Modern Analytical Techniques to Master of Pharmacy students

Industrial Employment

1964 – 1971 Pfizer Limited, Mumbai, India Quality Control and Analytical Research Officer

Job Description

Analyzed raw materials, on line preparations and finished products, in order to ensure compliance of designated quality standards.

Studied effects of improved formulations, new packaging and transport conditions on storage stability of drug and vitamin preparations.

Responsibilities

Ensured lab analysis was in sync with production lines in order to meet deadlines.

Administered and managed the chemical control division staff.

Publications

Books

1. P. Sundararaj, A. Siddhu, Qualitative Tests and Quantitative Procedures in Biochemistry - A Practical Manual (Third Edition), Elite Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2006.

Book chapters

2. P. Sundararaj, Chapter 9: Vitamins and Minerals, book chapter in Nutritional Biochemistry, School of Continuing Education, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, 2005.

3. P. Sundararaj, Chapter 10: Hormones, book chapter in Nutritional Biochemistry, School of Continuing Education, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, 2005.


4. P. Sundararaj, Chapter 11: Inborn Errors of Metabolism, book chapter in Nutritional Biochemistry, School of Continuing Education, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, 2005.

Book articles

5. N. Saxena, P. Sundararaj, Suvira, Nutritional Status of Blind Children (7-9 Years) from Selected Residential Schools in Delhi, Lady Irwin College Technical Series 3 - Disabilities, Academic Excellence Publisher and Distributors, New Delhi, 2009.

6. Archana Rani, Tejinder Kaur, Suvira, P. Sundararaj, Survey on consumer awareness regarding food adulteration, Indian Consumer-behaviour, education & protection, H.K. Sawhney, Lady Irwin College Technical Series 1, Phoenix Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2002.

7. Tejinder Kaur, Archana Rani, Suvira, P. Sundararaj, Some aspects of adulteration in fats and oils, Indian Consumer-behaviour, education & protection, H.K. Sawhney, Lady Irwin College Technical Series 1, Phoenix Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2002.

8. P. Sundararaj, A. Siddhu, Tips on fats and oils: labeling, purchase, storage, usage and intake, Indian Consumer-behaviour, education & protection, H.K. Sawhney, Lady Irwin College Technical Series 1, Phoenix Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2002.

9. S. Gupta, P. Sundararaj, Suvira, Integrated Child Development Services and Nutritional Status of Women (20-35 yrs,) Foods and Nutrition Update: Challenges Ahead, Phoenix Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2001.

Books edited

10. P. Sundararaj (Convener, Editorial Board), Excellence in Home Science: Contemporary Issues and Concerns-Compendium of Papers, Platinum Jubilee International Conference, Lady Irwin College, Academic Excellence, Publisher and Distributors, New Delhi, 2007.

11. P. Sundararaj (Convener, Editorial Committee), Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Communities, Lady Irwin College Technical Series 2, Academic Excellence, Publisher and Distributors, New Delhi, 2006.

12. P. Sundararaj (Course Editor), Nutritional Biochemistry (Course No MFN-002), School of Continuing Education, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, 2005.

13. S. Sharma, P. Sundararaj, (Editors) Foods and Nutrition Update: Challenges Ahead, Phoenix Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2001.

Magazine/Bulletin articles

14. N. Goyal, P. Sundararaj, Are We Unknowingly Consuming Trans Fats and Abused Oils?, NFI Bulletin-Quarterly Bulletin of The Nutrition Foundation of India, New Delhi, India 30 (2), April, 2009.

15. P. Sundararaj, Merits of Blending, SAARC Oils and Fats Today - Bi-monthly Magazine on Mustard, Palm, Castor, Sunflower, Groundnut, And Other Oils, August, 2008.


16. V. Garg, P. Sundararaj, Household Fat/Oil Consumption Practices with Special Reference to Sesame Oil, Protein Foods and Nutrition Development Association of India (PFNDAI) Bulletin, September, 2006.

17. A. Siddhu, P. Sundararaj, A. Valsalan, Acceptability of Rice Bran Oil in the Community as a Cooking Medium, Oils and Fats Today - Bi-monthly Magazine On Mustard, Palm, Castor, Sunflower, Groundnut, And Other Oils, 2003.

Referred Journal articles

18. A. Sood, P. Sundararaj, S. Sharma, AV. Kurpad, S. Muthayya, BMI and Body Fat Percent: Affluent Adolescent Girls in Bangalore City, Indian Pediatrics, 44 (8), 2007.

19. V. Garg, P. Sundararaj, Organoleptic Acceptability and Frying Stability of Expellar-Pressed and Filtered Soybean Oil, Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, 38 (3), 2006.

20. A. Sood, P. Sundararaj, S. Sharma, AV. Kurpad, S. Muthayya, Overweight and Obesity in Affluent Adolescent Girls of Bangalore, Cape News, 10 (3), 2006.

21. A. Valsalan, A. Siddhu, P. Sundararaj, Assessment of Rice Bran Oil as a Cooking Medium, Journal of Food Science and Technology, 41 (3), 2004.

22. S. Sindwani, A. Siddhu, P. Sundararaj, Sensory Evaluation and -Carotene Retention of Foods Cooked in Edible Grade Crude Palm Oil, International Journal of Oil Palm, 3 (1), 2002.

23. R.O. Owuor, A. Siddhu, P. Sundararaj, Suitability of Edible Grade Crude Palm Oil as a Deep-Fat Frying Medium, Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 39, 2002.

24. N. Gupta, A. Siddhu, P. Sundararaj, Oxidative Stability of Edible Grade Crude Palm Oil Blends with Sunflower Oil or Groundnut Oil as Deep Frying Medium, International Journal of Oil Palm 2 (1), 2001.

25. A. Padmavathy, A. Siddhu, P. Sundararaj, Effect of Blending Edible Grade Crude Palm Oil with Refined Groundnut Oil or Sunflower Oil on Storage Stability and Sensory Attributes, Journal of Oil Technologists Association of India, 33 (3), 2001.

26. A. Joshi, A. Siddhu, P. Sundararaj, Deep-Fat Frying Practices in Food Service Establishments in Delhi, Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 38 (5), 2001.

27. A. Joshi, A. Siddhu, P. Sundararaj, Physico-Chemical and Organoleptic Properties of Deacidified, Deodorized Red Palmolein on Intermittent Deep-Fat Frying, Journal of Oil Technologists Association of India, 32 (4), 2000.

28. A. Agarwal, A. Siddhu, P. Sundararaj, K.K. Taneja, Storage Stability at Household Level of Edible Grade Crude Palm Oil, Journal of Oil Technologists Association of India, 32 (3), 2000.

Referred Conferences

29. P. Sundararaj, Studies on Vitellogenin and Egg Yolk Proteins in the Catfish, Heteropneustes Fossilis (Bloch) (Abstract), International Symposium on Reproductive Physiology of Fish, Wageningan, The Netherlands, 1982.


30. P. Sundararaj, Biochemical Studies on Egg Yolk Protein and its Precursor in Catfish, (Abstract), IXth International Symposium on Comparative Endocrinology, Hong Kong, P 11A, 1981.

Presentations

Invited presentations

1. Oils/Fats: Processing, Physicochemical Characteristics, Stability and Sensory Attributes, Department of Food Science, Chapman University, Orange, California, November, 2008.

2. Issues in Food Safety, Department of Biology, MiraCosta College, Oceanside, California, September 2008.

3. Oils and Fats: Desirable and Undesirable Characteristics, Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Maharaja Agrasein Hospital, Delhi, May 2008,

4. Oils and Fats: Characteristics, Stability and Sensory Attributes, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists of India, Delhi Chapter, New Delhi, February 2008.

5. Oils and Fats: Characteristics and Sensory Attributes, Study Circle Lecture, Nutrition Foundation of India, New Delhi, December, 2007

6. Adulteration in Oils and Fats, Panel Discussion on Dropsy, Silver Jubilee Celebrations, Science Block, Sri Venkateshwara College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, December, 1998.

Conference oral presentations

7. P. Sundararaj, Issues in Food Safety, Workshop on Contemporary Issues Relating to Consumer Protection, Consumer Rights Awareness Forum, New Delhi, March, 2007.

8. P. Sundararaj, trans-Fatty acids-Need for Replacement, Seminar on Quality Aspects of Oils and Food, World Consumer Day, New Delhi, March, 2006.

9. A. Sood, P. Sundararaj, S. Sharma, Secular Trends in Growth in affluent adolescent girls, 5th National Conference of Indian Academy of Pediatrics on Growth, Development and Behavioral Pediatrics, New Delhi, September, 2006. (Presenter: A. Sood)

10. V. Garg, P. Sundararaj, Physicochemical characteristics, organoleptic acceptance and frying stability of expeller-pressed and filtered sesame oils, XXXVII Annual Conference of Nutrition Society of India, Hyderabad, November, 2005. (Presenter: V. Garg)

11. A. Sood, P. Sundararaj, S. Sharma, Secular trends in growth in affluent adolescent girls, XXXVII Annual Conference of the Nutrition Society of India, Hyderabad, November, 2005. (Presenter: A. Sood)

12. P. Sundararaj, S. Sharma, Food Safety in a Food Service Establishment, Seminar on Food Safety, Lady Irwin College and Protein Foods and Nutrition Development Association of India, New Delhi, September, 2005.

13. P. Sundararaj, A. Siddhu, P. Chawla, Frying Stability of Rice Bran Oil, 8th National Seminar on Rice Bran Oil, New Delhi, July, 2005.


14. P. Sundararaj, S. Sharma, A. Ambika, Food Safety in Food Service Establishments, National Seminar on Risk Assessment in Dairy Production and Processing, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, January, 2005.

15. P. Sundararaj, Nutritional Aspects of Oils and Fats, National Seminar on Health and Harmony through Quality Foods, Ganesh Scientific Research Foundation, New Delhi, December, 2004.

16. P. Sundararaj, N. Goyal, Assessment of Zero-Trans Shortening as a Cooking Medium, 59th Annual Convention and National Seminar on Research and Development in Oils, Fats and Allied Industries in 21st Century, Oil Technologists Association of India, New Delhi, December, 2004.

17. N. Goyal, P. Sundararaj, Physicochemical Characteristics of Refined Red Palmolein and

Organoleptic Acceptance and -Carotene Retention of Foods Cooked in it, XXXVI Annual Conference of Nutrition Society of India, Mysore, November, 2004. (Presenter: N. Goyal)

18. P. Sundararaj, A. Siddhu, A. Agarwal, K.K. Taneja, Storage Stability of Palm Oils at Household Level, Seminar on Frying Foods with Palm Oil and Palmolein, Malaysian Palm Oil Board and Lady Irwin College, New Delhi, August 2004.

19. P. Sundararaj, S. Sharma, Consumer Awareness on Food Safety in Commercial Food Service Establishments, Seminar on Consumer perception on quality assurance in oil, food and aqua products, Ganesh Scientific Research Foundation, New Delhi, February 2003.

20. P, Sundararaj, A. Siddhu, A. Valsalan, Physicochemical Characteristics and Stability of Rice Bran Oil In Indian Households, National Seminar on Value Addition in Paddy Processing: A Solution to the Surplus Production, SLEIT, Longowal, Punjab, January, 2003.

21. A. Siddhu, P. Sundararaj, A. Valsalan, Sensory Evaluation of Indian Snacks and Dishes Prepared in RBO, National Seminar on Value Addition in Paddy Processing: A Solution to the Surplus Production, Longowal, Punjab, January, 2003. (Presenter: A. Siddhu)

22. A. Siddhu, P. Sundararaj, P. Malhotra, Fat Intake Pattern and Dietary Practices of Young Executives Working in Multinational Company, OTAI-JOCS Asian Conference and International Exhibition on Lipids, Fats and Oils, New Delhi, India, December, 2002. (Presenter: A. Siddhu)

23. P. Sundararaj, A. Siddhu, A. Valsalan, Storage Stability of Soyabean Oil, OTAI-JOCS Asian Conference and International Exhibition on Lipids, Fats and Oils, New Delhi, December, 2002.

24. P. Sundararaj, A. Siddhu, A. Joshi, Commercial Deep-Frying Practices: Need for Regulations, OTAI-JOCS Asian Conference and International Exhibition on Lipids, Fats and Oils, New Delhi, December, 2002.

25. P. Sundararaj, A. Siddhu, N. Gupta, S. Sindhwani, Beta-Carotene Retention of Edible Grade Crude Palm Oil in Indian Cookery, 57th Annual Convention of Oil Technologists Association of India (Central Zone), Kanpur, September, 2002.

26. A. Siddhu, P. Sundararaj, A. Valsalan, Assessment of Rice Bran Oil as a Cooking Medium, 57th Annual Convention of Oil Technologists Association of India (Central Zone), Kanpur, India, September, 2002.


27. A. Siddhu, P. Sundararaj, A. Valsalan, Acceptability of Rice Bran Oil in the Community as a Cooking Medium, 5th National Seminar on Rice Bran Oil, Chandigarh, India, June, 2002. (Presenter: A. Siddhu)

28. P. Sundararaj, A. Siddhu, A. Valsalan, Storage and Frying Stability of Rice Bran Oil in Indian Households, 5th National Seminar on Rice Bran Oil, Chandigarh, June, 2002.

29. P. Sundararaj, A. Siddhu, A. Agarwal, K.K. Taneja, Storage Stability of Oils at the Household Level, Health and Dietary Aspects of Mustard Oil, National Meeting of Mustard Research and Promotion Consortium, Kolkata, April, 2001.

30. P. Sundararaj, S. Sharma, Street Foods and Food Safety, World Consumer Rights Day, Liberalized Food Imports: Challenges Ahead, New Delhi, March, 2001.

31. A. Joshi, A. Siddhu, P. Sundararaj, Physico-Chemical and Organoleptic Properties of Deacidified, Deodorised Red Palmolein (Carotino) on Intermittent Deep Fat Frying, VI Annual Conference of the Indian Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ISPEN).New Delhi, India, 2000. (Presenter: A. Joshi)

32. N. Saxena, P. Sundararaj, Suvira, Nutritional Status of Blind Children in Selected Residential Schools of Delhi, Dr. Y Subbarow Memorial Symposium on Nutrition, Biotechnology, Health and Disease, New Delhi, March 1994. (Presenter: N. Saxena)

33. S. Sobti, A. Kumari, S. Kapoor, P. Sundararaj, Comparative Studies on the Nutritional Status of Boys (Age Groups 7 – 9 Years and 10 – 12 Years) from Orphanages Run by Different Religious Organizations, XX Annual Meeting, Nutrition Society of India, Baroda, India, 1987. (Presenter: S. Sobti)

Workshop oral presentations

34. P. Sundararaj, Issues in Food Safety, Workshop on Nutrition and Health, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, September, 2006.

35. P. Sundararaj, Analytical and Instrumental Techniques in Nutrient (Food) Analysis, Workshop on Analytical Techniques in Foods, Shaheed Raj Guru College of Applied Science for Women, University of Delhi, New Delhi, October, 2004.

36. P. Sundararaj, S. Sharma, A. Gupta, Wholesomeness of Food in Railway Catering and Steps to Ensure Safety, Workshop on A National Strategy for Ensuring Food Safety, New Delhi, December, 2003.

37. P. Sundararaj, A. Siddhu, A. Valsalan, Nutritional Aspects of Rice Bran Oil, Workshop on Edible Rice Bran Oil, The Solvent Extractors' Association of India, Ludhiana, Punjab, November, 2002.

Poster Presentations

38. N. Goyal, P. Sundararaj, Assessment of Zero-Trans Shortening as a Cooking Medium, XXXVII Annual Convention of Indian Dietetic Association, New Delhi, India, October, 2004.

39. S. Sindhwani, A. Siddhu, P. Sundararaj, S.K. Saxena, Feasibility of Using Snacks Prepared in Edible Grade Crude Palm Oil in Supplementary Feeding Programs to Combat Vitamin A Deficiency, IX Asian Congress of Nutrition, New Delhi, India, February, 2003.


40. R. Sirohy, A. Siddhu, P. Sundararaj, Age Related Changes in Body Composition and Work Capacity among Normo-Weight Women (18-70 Years), IX Asian Congress of Nutrition, New Delhi, India, February, 2003.

41. P. Malhotra, A. Siddhu, P. Sundararaj, Executives working in Multinational companies: Their lifestyle Practices, Body Composition and Fat Intake Pattern, IX Asian Congress of Nutrition, New Delhi, India, February, 2003.

42. S. Sharma, P. Sundararaj, Tejinder Kaur, Reproductive Health of Seharia Tribal Adolescent Girls, IX Asian Congress of Nutrition, New Delhi, India, February, 2003.

43. S. Sharma, P. Sundararaj, A. Gupta, Food Safety in Public Railway Catering, IX Asian Congress of Nutrition, New Delhi, India, February, 2003.

44. P. Sundararaj, A. Siddhu, A. Agarwal, A. Joshi, K.K. Taneja, Storage and frying stability of Malaysian palm oil (Carotino), 3rd Asian Congress of Dietetics, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 2002.

45. A. Siddhu, P. Sundararaj, R.A.Owuor, A. Joshi, Organoleptic acceptability of Malaysian Palm Oil (Carotino) in Deep Fried Indian Snacks, 3rd Asian Congress of Dietetics, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 2002.

46. P, Sundararaj, A. Siddhu, N. Gupta, S. Sindhwani, Antioxidant Retention in Oils in Indian Cookery, 3rd Asian Congress of Dietetics, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 2002.

47. R. Gupta, A. Siddhu, P. Sundararaj, Compliance Study on Diet and Lifestyle Practices in Male Premature Coronary Heart Disease Patients, 3rd Asian Congress of Dietetics, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 2002.

48. P. Sundararaj, S. Sharma, A. Gupta, Food Safety in Public Railway Catering, 2nd International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene (IFH) Conference, New Delhi, India, April 2002.

49. A. Siddhu, R. Sirohy, P. Sundararaj, Age Related Changes in Body Composition and Work Capacity, XXXIV Annual Meeting, Nutrition Society of India, Bhopal, India, December, 2001.

50. S. Gupta, P. Sundararaj, Suvira, Integrated Child Development Services and Nutritional Status of Women (20-35 Years), XXXIII Annual National Conference of Indian Dietetic Association, Baroda, India, October, 2000.

Major Research Projects

1. Lipid Chemistry

Both conventionally used oils/fats and new oils have been analyzed for physico-chemical properties including, moisture, Lovibond color units, specific gravity, refractive index,

smoke point, iodine value, saponification value, fatty acid composition by GLC, -

tocopherol and -carotene contents by HPLC, -oryzanol content, acid value, peroxide value, anisidine value, total oxidation value.

Sensory attributes of an oil/fat determine its acceptability and hence all the studies have the component of organoleptic acceptance by selected panelists/families/community.


Oils have been analyzed for storage stability to determine compliance with standard specifications during the shelf-life period of 6 months. For this oils were stored at various temperatures and analyzed at intervals to determine the oxidative stability.

Deep-frying is a commonly used process for preparation of various Indian dishes both sweet and savory. Hence the frying performance has been assessed of the commonly used oils as well as the new oils entering the market, both at the household level and simulating commercial process.

Blending of oils has been done with a view to improve the fatty acid profile and make them more health-friendly and then assessed for storage and frying stability.

Requests are constantly received to do these studies which include

Edible grade crude palm oil from Regional Research Laboratory affiliated to Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India

Malaysian palm oil for frying studies from Global Nutrition Products, Ahemadabad

Two commercial processors of rice bran oil

Refined red palmolein from National Research Center for oil palm

2. Nutrition

Assessment of nutritional status is essential in order to know the health status of the population. It becomes imperative when a large section of the society belongs to the low-socioeconomic group. Hence cross-sectional studies have been done to assess the nutritional status of young children (4-6 years), boys (7-12 years) staying in orphanages run by different religious groups, blind children living in residential schools, boys and girls (7-12 years), women (20-35 years), migrant Kashmiri women (20-30 years).

Fat is an important component of diet and its consumption pattern has been determined in low and high socioeconomic groups.

With better nutritional inputs there is improvement in the growth of individuals. Hence in one of the doctoral work the secular trends in growth of affluent adolescent girls was determined.

3. Dietetics

Anemia is still extensively prevalent in the country. The most vulnerable section of the population includes the girl child and women, particularly the undernourished in the lower socioeconomic group. Because of a predominantly vegetarian diet, even the so called adequately nourished are not free from anemia. A big price is paid by the anemic individual with respect to the physical work capacity. Hence this has been looked into and effect of intervention with iron-folic acid supplementation has been assessed. Additionally a doctoral student is determining the hemoglobin levels of pregnant women from low-socio-economic group and is demonstrating the feasibility of detection and management of moderate anemia in pregnant women by administration of intramuscular iron therapy in a primary health care center.

Dietary and life style practices are important determinants of body composition. Hence this association has been looked into in women (18-70 years), young executives working in


multinational companies and collegiate women. Further the physical work capacity of these individuals has also been looked into.

India has started bearing the double burden of malnutrition as well as over nutrition. Accordingly overweight and obesity are becoming new problems, starting as early as in adolescence. Hence this aspect has been researched in great depth.

4. Clinical Biochemistry

Diabetes and cardiovascular diseases are on the increase, particularly with improving nutritional intake. Intervention with dietary fiber (guar gum) on improving blood/serum glucose, lipid profile as well as body weight has been assessed.

In the WHO project blood glucose and serum lipid profile in collegiate women have been assessed.

5. Food Safety

Food consumed should be not only nutritionally adequate but should also be free of microbiological and chemical contamination. Hence it becomes the responsibility of food service establishments to provide the consumer with food which is wholesome and safe in all respects. Thus food safety has been assessed in public railway catering and in college cafeterias and college hostel mess.

Deep-fat frying is a commonly used process in commercial food service establishments for the preparation of Indian dishes, both sweet and savory. It becomes imperative to use correct procedures of deep-frying to ensure the quality of the frying medium and the food products prepared in it. Thus surveys have been conducted periodically to assess deep-fat frying practices in commercial food service establishments in Delhi.

Fats and oils are expensive food items and hence are very susceptible to adulteration by unscrupulous traders. Further, the poor section of the population purchases them as loose samples making adulteration easier. To assess the extent of this problem, adulteration of fats and oils has been looked into using standard tests as prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards.

6. National Programs

Government of India has instituted National level programs to address several nutritional and health problems, particularly among the vulnerable section of the population which includes pregnant women, lactating mothers, young children and adolescent girls. To ensure that the benefits envisaged in the programs reach the target groups, proper implementation is essential. Hence monitoring of the projects to assess their success and identify the lacunae becomes imperative.

National nutritional anemia prophylaxis program-It was assessed for the target group of pregnant women.

Integrated child development services (ICDS)-This is one of the largest programs being implemented in the country, now covering almost all the states. It has several health, nutrition and educational components for a wide section of target groups. It has been evaluated with respect to pregnant women. Adolescent girls have now been included as


the target group. One of the doctoral students has assessed the implementation of this program among tribal adolescent girls in Rajasthan.

Funded Projects

1. WHO, Delhi (2002 - 2004): Determinants of healthy eating among college going girls and promoting healthy life styles in them (Rs. 4.85 Lakhs, Co-Investigator).

Faulty dietary practices and sedentary lifestyles were becoming common in urban families.

This project aimed to identify the determinants of these practices in two women colleges of Delhi University where most of the girls belonged to upper middle and high income families.

Based on the findings obtained intervention strategies were used to promote healthy lifestyles in these girls.

2. UNICEF, Rajasthan, India (2000 - 2005): Empowerment of adolescent girls in tribal areas of Rajasthan through tribal specific training and communication strategy (Rs. 7 Lakhs, Co-Principal Investigator).

Tribal areas are one of the most underdeveloped areas of the country. Accordingly health, nutrition and education indices are very low as applied to these families. Adolescent girls become the biggest victims of such underprivileged environment.

The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme made them one of the target beneficiaries. This project was an action research work to prepare a module for the satisfactory implementation of the ICDS scheme.

3. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India under WHO Biennium Program (2000 - 2002): Food safety in public railway catering (Rs. 3.4 Lakhs, Co-Principal Investigator).

India has one of the largest railway networks in the world and is extensively used as mode of transport by all sections of the society, both rural and urban. Hence railway catering is big business and thus food safety is important.

This project did an in depth analysis of all aspects of catering at a big railway station in Delhi including catering layout, staff profile, types of food items cooked, hygiene practices followed, microbiological safety of food products, quality of water, surface sanitation, deep- frying practices, oxidative quality of frying medium, and purity of oil and spices used.

An awareness program was conducted for the complete staff to educate them regarding the concepts of adopting correct sanitation and hygiene procedures in order to obtain safe food products.

4. Lady Irwin College, New Delhi, India - Nestle (India) Collaborative Project with the Department of Food and Nutrition (1990 - 1993): Surveys to collect information on


knowledge and use of fast foods with particular reference to Nestle products (Co-Investigator).

Information was collected from the students and teachers of the college as well as from students of 4 public schools of Delhi.

The information collected was presented in two Seminars held in the college where all the respondents of the survey interacted with the sponsors of the project.

Teaching

Ph.D. students

1. Anshu Sharma (Expected 2009), Detection and management of anemia in pregnant women of low-socioeconomic group. (Co-advised with Dr. Salila Thomas), Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, India.

2. Anju Sood (2004), Secular trends in growth of affluent adolescent girls (Co-advised with Dr. Sushma Sharma), Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, India.

3. Tejinder Kaur (2004), Strategies and interventions in nutrition and health for empowerment of adolescent girls in ICDS projects in tribal areas of Rajasthan-An action research (Co-advised with Dr. Sushma Sharma), Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, India.

M.Sc. students

4. Rahat Bahl (2006), Comparative assessment of physicochemical and sensory characteristics of rice bran oil and sunflower oil with and without antioxidants and of safflower oil and blend of safflower and rice bran oils.

5. Vandana Garg (2005), Household fat consumption practices and assessment of expeller-pressed and filtered sesame and soyabean oils as cooking medium.

6. Shriya Mittal (2005), Assessment of catering practices, conditions of hygiene and sanitation and quality of food served in college hostel mess and industrial training report.

7. Nidhi Goyal (2004), Commercial frying and baking practices in Delhi and assessment of refined red palmolein and zero-trans shortening as cooking medium.

8. Himani Gupta (2004), Catering layout, hygiene, sanitation and microbiological quality of food stuffs served in college canteens-An assessment and industrial training report, 2004.

M.Sc. students Co-advised with Dr. Anupa Siddhu, Lady Irwin College, New Delhi, India

9. Preeti Chawla (2003), Commercial frying practices in Delhi and assessment of rice bran and soyabean oils as commercial deep-fat frying medium.

10. Sakshi Kapoor (2003), Lifestyle and dietary patterns, body composition and physical work capacity of resident college women (18-25 years).

11. Aishwarya Valsalan (2002), Storage and frying stability of rice bran oil and its acceptability in the community as a cooking medium.


12. Parul Malhotra (2002), Fat Intake Pattern and Dietary Practices of Young Executives Working in Multinational Company.

13. Shilpa Sindhwani (2001), Sensory evaluation and -carotene retention of foods cooked in edible grade crude palm oil.

14. Raksha Sirohi (2001), Age-related changes in body composition and physical work capacity of women.

15. Navneet Gupta (2000), Oxidative stability of edible-grade crude palm oil blends with sunflower oil or groundnut oil on 8hr heating with intermittent frying.

16. Richa Gupta (2000), Compliance studies on diet and lifestyle practices in male premature coronary heart disease patients.

17. Anuprita Joshi (1999), Commercial frying practices and changes in physico-chemical and organoleptic properties of refined Malaysian palm oil (Carotino) on intermittent deep fat frying.

18. Padmavathy A (1999), Partial chemical characterization and effect of storage conditions on quality parameters of edible grade crude palm oil blends with refined groundnut oil or sunflower oil.

19. Anjali Agarwal (1998), Some aspects of chemical characterization and effect of storage conditions on quality parameters of crude and refined palm oils.

20. Roselyn Adoyo Owuor (1998), Effect of frying on physico-chemical and organoleptoc properties of crude and refined palm oils.

M.Sc. students co-advised with Dr. Suvira, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, India

21. Rashmi Manchanda (1999), Impact of body building programme on anthropometric measurements of men (20-30 years) attending a gymnasium and Dietetic Internship-A report.

22. Shipra Gupta (1997), Integrated child development services (ICDS) and nutritional status of women (20 – 35 years).

23. Keviyieu Suohu (1997), Food habits and cultural practices among urban Nagas.

24. Anu Taneja (1996), Obesity and physical work capacity of adolescent girls (13 – 15 years) studying in selected public schools of Delhi.

25. Poonam Gupta (1995), The business of weight loss-an assessment of selected slimming centers in Delhi and Dietetic Internship - A Report.

26. Monica Bhasin (1994), Anemia and physical work capacity in adolescent girls (16 – 18 years) of low SEG.

27. Nandini Saxena (1993), Nutritional status of blind children from selected residential schools in Delhi.

28. Poongothai I (1993), Kashmiri women (20 – 30 years) in migrant camps in Delhi-an assessment of nutritional status.


29. Rohini Kaistha (1992), Nutritional status of girls (7 – 9 years) from Municipal Corporation schools of Delhi.

30. Anshu Luthra (1991), Some aspects of National Nutritional Anemia Prophylaxis Programme – an evaluation.

31. Vineeta Bajaj (1991), Nutritional status of children (4 – 6 years) from MCD schools of Delhi.

32. Reema Bhargava (1990), Nutritional status of boys (10 –12 years) from government primary schools of Delhi.

33. Rachana Mittal (1990), Blood donation and its effect on the nutritional status of blood donors.

34. Sangeeta Chabra (1989), Guar gum biscuits in the dietary management of non-insulin- dependent diabetes mellitus in men and women (40 – 50 years age group).

35. Geetika Vohra (1989), Guar gum biscuits in the dietary management of non-insulin- dependent diabetes mellitus in men and women (50 – 60 years age group).

36. Vandana Bhandula (1988), Effect of dietary supplementation with guar gum biscuits in the control of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus in men and women (40 – 50 years age group).

37. Charu Yadav (1988), Effect of dietary supplementation with guar gum biscuits in the control of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus in men and women (50-60 years age group).

38. Archana Rani (1987), Studies on some aspects of adulteration in mustard oil and ghee.

39. Tejinder Kaur (1987), Studies on some aspects of adulteration in peanut oil and vanaspati.

40. Aruna Kumari (1986), Comparative studies on the nutritional status of boys (aged 7 – 9 years) from orphanages belonging to different religious organizations.

41. Sudha Sobti (1986), Comparative studies on the nutritional status of boys (aged 10 – 12 years) from orphanages belonging to different religious organizations.

Advisory committee member for Ph.D. students

42. Anu Gupta (2007), Identification of factors which ensure normo-weight among urban women in the age group 25-40 years belonging to upper-middle and high income groups.

43. Chanu Handa (2006), Development of multi grain, fiber enriched, low caloric snacks

44. Meenal Shrivastav (2005), Assessment of nutritional status of adolescent girls (10-13 years) in government schools of Delhi and development of a nutrition education module to promote healthy dietary practices.

45. Ashima Garg (2005), Community-based nutritional counseling approach for improving complementary feeding practices of infants (6-12 months) in rural Uttar Pradesh.

46. Pooja Goyal (1999), Development of a computer program for dietary management of diabetes

47. Pulkit Mathur (1996), Risk analysis of food adulterants.


48. Mala Sachdeva (1988), Studies on cultivation, composition, antimicrobial and insecticidal properties of Ocimum species (Tulsi) at different stages of growth.

Courses

Bachelors

1. B. Sc. (Home Science) (Pass) - Biochemistry - Theory and Practical (1972 – 2008)

Theory

Fundamental principles of Biochemistry as related to the human body.

Chemistry of macro and micro molecules present in the human cells and the metabolic changes they undergo.

Major pathways like glycolysis, citric acid cycle, glycogen metabolism, gluconeogenesis, oxidation of fatty acids, general reactions of protein metabolism, functions of some vitamins and minerals.

Practical

Tests for identification and estimation of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and some vitamins and minerals.

2. B. Sc. (Home Science) (Honors in Food and Nutrition) – Biochemistry - Theory and Practical (1980 - 2008)

Theory

The major part is the same as included for the Pass Course students.

Additionally being an Honors course, more pathways are included like protein biosynthesis, as well as biological role of hormones.

Importance of biochemistry as a complementary subject for in depth study of nutrition.

Practical

Tests for identification and estimation of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and some vitamins and minerals.

Masters

1. M. Sc. (Home Science) (Food and Nutrition) Part I - Biochemistry - Theory & Practical (1986 – 2008)

Theory

The pathways learnt in the Honors course are now looked at from the regulatory point. Hence regulation is discussed in detail. Additionally other pathways are taught.

With this information students are fully equipped to study nutrition in detail.


Practical

Emphasis on learning different analytical techniques including colorimetric estimations, paper chromatography, thin layer chromatography, clinical enzymology, serum/blood analysis for proteins, cholesterol, glucose and hemoglobin, buffer preparation and determination of pH with indicators and pH meter.

Detailed principle, significance and interpretation of each experiment compiled from several references have been put on the computer and print out is given to the students prior to performing the experiment. This gives the student all the relevant information at a glance and also saves time involved in writing.

2. M. Sc. (Home Science) (Food & Nutrition) Part II - Paper I - Advanced Human Nutrition –Theory (1984 – 2008)

In depth discussion on Inborn Errors of Metabolism.

About 40 anomalies, selected on the basis of different types of significance, are discussed with respect to the biochemical defect, clinical symptoms, pattern of inheritance, incidence/prevalence, and the latest management, including nutritional management, wherever available.

Students are made aware of the Genome Project, its benefits as well as very importantly the ethical issues involved.

3. PG Diploma in Dietetics & Public Health Nutrition - Paper I – Biochemistry (1972 – 1997)

Study of Biochemistry at the undergraduate level is a prerequisite to taking this course.

This course focuses on providing in-depth information about the metabolic pathways including the regulatory aspects. Additionally, inborn errors of metabolism, detoxification mechanisms in the body, biological role of hormones and trace elements are also discussed in detail.

This course intends to infuse, in students, a great degree of confidence for pursuing a career in the area of Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition.

Honors

1. Young Scientist Senior Award in Community Nutrition to Anju Sood, for the paper entitled 'Secular trends in growth in affluent adolescent girls', Anju Sood, Pushpa Sundararaj and Sushma Sharma, at XXXVII Annual Conference of the Nutrition Society of India, Hyderabad, 2005.

2. First Prize awarded at VI Annual Conference of the Indian Society for parenteral and enteral nutrition (ISPEN) for the paper, A. Joshi, A. Siddhu, P. Sundararaj, Physico-Chemical and Organoleptic Properties of Deacidified, Deodorised Red Palmolein (Carotino) on Intermittent Deep Fat Frying, 2000.


Membership in Professional Associations

1. Society of Biological Chemists of India

2. Nutrition Society of India

3. Oil Technologists Association of India-North Zone

4. Association of Food Scientists and Technologists of India

5. American Oil Chemists Society

6. Indian Dietetic Association

Services

Editorial board membership

1. Member of the Editorial Board of the Indian Food Packer Journal, A bimonthly journal of the All India Food Preserver’s Association (2008 - Present).

Books reviewed

2. An Introduction to Practical Biochemistry, David T. Plummer, Third Edition, 1998 for Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing House. Developed Viva Voce questions with answers for publication in the Special Indian Edition (2009).

3. Biochemistry, SC Rastogi, First Edition, 2003, for Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing House. Reviewed for the next revision of this book (2008).

Manuscripts reviewed

4. Development of nutritious product from defatted peanut flour and cereals for the Indian Food Packer Journal, A bimonthly journal of the All India Food Preserver’s Association (2008).

5. Chickpea based some popular snacks for the Indian Food Packer Journal, A bimonthly journal of the All India Food Preserver’s Association (2006).

6. Organoleptic evaluation of groundnut flour supplemented cereals and pulses based food preparations for the Indian Food Packer Journal, A bimonthly journal of the All India Food Preserver’s Association (2005).

7. Standardization of a method for ready-to-use gravy base preparation for The Indian Food Packer Journal, A bimonthly journal of the All India Food Preserver’s Association (2004).

8. Curcuma longa provides cardioprotection in experimentally induced myocardial infarction for the journal, Nutrition (2004).

9. Nutritional evaluation of products developed from fresh and dried spinach leaves (Spinacea oleracea) for The Indian Food Packer Journal, A bimonthly journal of the All India Food Preserver’s Association (2003).


Dissertations reviewed

10. Effect of calcium status and supplementation (dietary vs non-dietary) on hypertension and selected mineral status for Ph. D. Degree, S.P. Mahila University, Tirupati, India (2006).

Projects reviewed

11. Removal of glucosinolates from rapeseed by apolar solvent containing metacyclophanes for funding by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, under the Young Scientists Programme (1993).

In-chargeship

12. Instruments in-charge, Department of Foods and Nutrition, Lady Irwin College, New Delhi, India (1997 – 2008).

13. In-charge of the Biochemistry Section at Lady Irwin College, New Delhi, India (1986 - 1997).

14. In -charge of the Biochemistry Department at the Institute of Home Economics, New Delhi, India (1972-1979 and 1982-1984).

15. In-charge of setting up of the Biochemistry Department at the Institute of Home Economics, New Delhi, India (1972-1973).

Curriculum Development

16. Convener, Revision of Biochemistry Syllabus for M.Sc. (Food and Nutrition), Lady Irwin College, New Delhi (2007).

17. Convener, Revision of Biochemistry Syllabus for Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition , Lady Irwin College, New Delhi (2007).

18. Member, Revision of Nutritional Biochemistry Syllabus for B.Sc. (Honors and Pass), Foods and Nutrition, Lady Irwin College, New Delhi, India (2007).

19. Member, Expert Committee, for the development of Curricula on Food Safety initiated by Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi (2003).

20. Associated with the formation of Nutritional Biochemistry syllabus for The University Grants Commission, India (2000).

21. Member, Committee of Courses for the formation of syllabus for the M.Phil. programme in Home Science, Foods and Nutrition, Lady Irwin College, New Delhi (1989).

Paper Setter and Examiner

22. Biochemistry (theory and practical) for B.Sc. (Pass) (Home Science), University of Delhi, Delhi, India (1973-1980; 1982-2000; 2007 and 2008).

23. Biochemistry (theory and practical) for B.Sc. (Honors) (Home Science) (Foods and Nutrition), University of Delhi, Delhi, India (1977-1979 and 1982-2006).

24. Methods of Investigation (theory) for M.Sc. Part I (Home Science) (Foods and Nutrition), University of Delhi, Delhi, India (1990-1993).


25. Biochemistry (theory and practical) for M.Sc. Part I (Foods and Nutrition), University of Delhi, Delhi, India (1989-2008).

26. Biochemistry (theory) for PG Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition, University of Delhi, Delhi, India (1975-1977; 1987-1989 and 1992-1994, 2005).

27. Biochemistry (theory) for M.Sc. in Dietetics and Food Service Management, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, India (2006, 2008, 2009).

28. Nutritional Biochemistry (practical) for M.Sc. (Foods and Nutrition), University of Rajasthan, India (2005).

29. Nutritional Biochemistry (practical) for M.Sc. (Home Science)(Foods and Nutrition), International College for Girls, Jaipur, India (2005).

30. Biochemistry (theory) for PG Diploma in Dietetics and Hospital Food Service, National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology, New Delhi, India (1998)

31. Nutritional biochemistry (theory) for M.Sc. (Home Science), University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan, India (1998).

32. Nutritional Biochemistry (theory) for M.Sc. (Home Science) (Foods and Nutrition), University of Kashmir, Kashmir, India (1988).

33. Biochemistry (practical) for M.Sc. (Home Science), Part I, Punjab University, Chandigarh, India (1985, 1986, 1987).

34. Biochemistry (theory) for M.Sc. (Home Science), Part I, Punjab University, Chandigarh, India (1981, 1982).

Academic

35. Convener, Editorial Board, Compendium of Papers, Platinum Jubilee International Conference, Lady Irwin College, New Delhi (2007).

36. Convener, Editorial Board, Technical Series, Lady Irwin College, New Delhi (2005-2008).

37. Member, Editorial Board, Proceedings, IX Asian Congress of Nutrition, New Delhi (2003).

38. Member, Food Microbiology Sectional Committee, (FAD, 46), Bureau of Indian Standards, Manak Bhavan, New Delhi (2003 - 2005).

39. Member, Scientific Committee, Home Science Association of India, XXIV Biennial Conference, Lady Irwin College, New Delhi (2001).

40. Convener, Golden Jubilee Oration Committee, Home Science Association of India, XXIV Biennial Conference, Lady Irwin College, New Delhi (2001).

41. Convener, Scientific Committee, 40years Celebrations, Post-Graduate Food and Nutrition Department, Lady Irwin College, New Delhi (2000).

42. Convener/Member, All India Entrance Examination for Masters in Food and Nutrition, Lady Irwin College, New Delhi, India (1985 - 2003).


43. Convener/Member, Seminar Committee, Masters Program, Department of Food and Nutrition, Lady Irwin College, New Delhi, India (1985-2004 and 2006-2008).

44. Member, Seminar Committee, PG Diploma in Dietetics & Public Health Nutrition (1984-2000)

Administration (Institute of Home Economics and Lady Irwin College)

45. Convener/Member of the following Committees: Provident fund, Attendance, Half-yearly in house examinations, Housing, Academic, Library advisory, Staff benefit fund, Sports, Time-table (1972-2008).

Cultural and Extra Curricular Activities

46. Member of various committees involved in cultural and extra curricular activities like Founders day celebration, college week, debates, public plays, sports activities, college fetes, lectures organized by Lady Irwin College, New Delhi, India (1984-2008).

Other

47. Member, Audio-Visual Aids Committee, IX Asian Congress of Nutrition, New Delhi, India (2003).

48. Member, Food Committee, Home Science Association of India, XXII Biennial Conference, Lady Irwin College, New Delhi, India (1997).

Educational Tours

49. Organized educational tours to Nestle factory (Samalkha, Haryana, India – 1999; Moga, Punjab, India – 1998, 1997), for M.Sc (Part I) students

References

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