Dietitian
LAVANYA SUNASSY-PATHER
Lavanya is a recognised Dietitian in Mauritius with 12 years’ experience in Dietetics & Nutrition and 6 years’ experience in a hospital set up.
In the first half of 2019, she intervened as Dietitian in the 10th Edition of Indian Ocean Island Games, conducting counselling, meal planning and follow-ups for circa 300 Mauritian athletes over a period of 3 months.
Since 2012, she has been accompanying both individuals and organisations with a view to promoting balanced and healthy food habits and enabling sustainable nutritional changes among the Mauritian population.
Education:
- BSc in Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics
- MSc in Clinical Nutrition
Work Days:
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
AREAS OF INTERVENTION
| Diet management for diabetes | Renal nutrition |
| Diet management for children with autism | Prenatal, intrapartum & postpartum nutrition |
| Diet management for the elderly persons | Nutrition education |
| Paediatric nutrition | Development of dietary plans |
| Enteral & parenteral nutrition | Weight management |