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Kaneshapillai Anusha

Also known as: Anusha Jatheesan

Open University of Sri Lanka, oDoc Worldwide Online video consultation, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Research areas: Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism · Vitamin D Research Studies · Vitamin K Research Studies · Nutrition and Health Studies

ORCID iD 0000-0001-9356-5294
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My research interests lie at the intersection of maternal and infant nutrition, with a specific focus on the long-term consequences of maternal nutritional status for infant health and development. My postgraduate work investigated the crucial role of maternal vitamin D in shaping infant vitamin D levels, exploring the potential impact on bone health and overall growth. I am particularly interested in ethnic specific vitamin D reference values in treating people around the world since the vitamin D supplementation is practiced regardless of ethnic variations.
Beyond vitamin D, I am also deeply interested in the broader field of public health nutrition, particularly the role of nutrition in health outcomes and effective nutritional intervention for childhood obesity. My knowledge and experience in nutritional biochemistry provides a strong foundation for investigating the mechanisms by which nutrition influences health outcomes.
I have experience designing and conducting quantitative studies, such as dietary surveys and descriptive cross-sectional studies. Limited experience in qualitative studies, such as focus groups or interviews. I am proficient in statistical analysis using SPSS.
Arears of interest
Nutritional biochemistry
Nutritional epidemiology
Maternal and infant health
Infant feeding
Public health nutrition
Non communicable diseases

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