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General Informations

  • Join Date: 18/03/2019
  • College: College of Community Science
  • Department: Food Science and Nutrition
  • Office Email: manisha.choudhury[at]aau.ac.in
  • Other Charges: Member, Training & Placement cell, A.A.U

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
2004
BSc (Home Science)

College of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2006
MSc (Home Science)

College of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2017
PhD

Faculty of Medicine, Gauhati University

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
18-03-2019 - Till date
Assistant Professor

Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
25-06-2018 - 16-03-2019
State Nutrition Expert, Assam, NITI Aayog -Aspirational District Transformation (ADT) programme

Piramal Foundation

 
 
 
 
 
01-11-2017 - 30-04-2018
State Consultant, Development Support Services for States (DSSS) – NITI Aayog, under Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital (SATH) project

IPE Global

 
 
 
 
 
01-01-2014 - 31-10-2017
State Reproductive & Adolescent Health Consultant, Assam

UNICEF

 
 
 
 
 
01-04-2013 - 31-12-2013
Health & Nutrition Coordinator, Assam State Office, Save The Children, India

Save the Children

 
 
 
 
 
10-06-2011 - 31-03-2013
State Nutrition Consultant, Assam

UNICEF

 
 
 
 
 
02-05-2008 - 30-04-2011
Content Specialist cum Programme Coordinator, Behaviour Change Communication at National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)

UNICEF supported

 
 
 
 
 
01-04-2007 - 31-07-2008
Sr. Field Investigator in Capacity Building Project on Street Food Services, sponsored by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India

Handique Girls College

 
 
 
 
 
03-10-2006 - 30-09-2007
Diabetes Advocate

MV Diabetes Clinic, Guwahati

Publications

Choudhury Manisha; Konwar Pompy;Mitra Ajoy;Medhi Kumar Kuldeep (2023) . Menstrual hygiene practices of adolescent girls from slum areas of a city from North East India: A Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) study, Indian Journal of Health and Well-being, 12(2), 145-149
Manisha Choudhury;Sonali Randhawa;Rajan Mohanty;Lipi B. Mahanta (2022) . How does flooding affect the nutritional status of children in floodplain regions? A cross-sectional study from Assam, India, Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy, 88(0), 765-777 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/s43538-022-00128-8
P Konwar;N Vyas;S Shah Hossain;M N Gore;Manisha Choudhury (2019) . Nutritional Status of Adolescent Girls Belonging to the Tea Garden Estates of Sivasagar District, Assam, India, Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 44(2), 232-242 , DOI : 10.4103/ijcm.IJCM_357_18
Lipi B Mahanta;Manisha Choudhury;S Borthakur;R Bhagabati;P Gogoi (2015) . Can communication media improve the KAP status of frontline health workers? A cross- sectional study on MCH indicators from Assam, India, South East Asia Journal of Public Health, 5(2), 57-64 , DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v5i2.28314
Lipi B Mahanta;Manisha Choudhury;A Devi;A Bhattacharya (2015) . On the study of pre-pregnancy Body Mass Index (BMI) and weight gain as indicators of nutritional status of pregnant women belonging to low socio-economic category: A study from Assam, Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 40(2), 198-202 , DOI : 10.4103/0970-0218.158870
Manisha Choudhury;I C Barua;P Das (2012) . Comparative study on indigenous verities of Setariaitalica grown in Assam, India, Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany, 36(2), 244-249 , DOI : NA
Manisha Choudhury;Lipi B Mahanta;J Goswami;M Mazumder;B Pegoo (2011) . Socioeconomic profile and Food safety knowledge and practice of street food vendors in the city of Guwahati, Assam, India, Food Control , 22(2), 196-203 , DOI : 10.1016/j.foodcont.2010.06.020
Manisha Choudhury;L B Mahanta;J Goswami;M Mazumder (2011) . Will capacity building training interventions given to street food vendors give us safer food?: A cross-sectional study from India., Food Control, 22(8), 1233-1239 , DOI : 10.1016/j.foodcont.2011.01.023
Manisha Choudhury;P Das;B Baroova (2011) . Nutritional Evaluation of Popped and Malted indigenous millet of Assam, Journal of Food Science and Technology, 48(6), 706-711 , DOI : 10.1007/s13197-010-0157-3
Choudhury, M. and Barman, N.N.(2016). Health & Nutrition Status in Tea Gardens of Assam: Brewing a cup of Tea. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, OmniScriptum GmbH & Co. KG, Bahnhofstraße 28, 66111Sarbrucken, Deutchland, Germany, ISBN:978-3-659-92793-5
Choudhury, M.(2010). Nutritional Evaluation of Popped and Malted Indigenous Foxtail Millet: A study from North East India . VDM Verlag Dr. Müller GmbH& Co.KG, Germany, VDM Verlag Dr. Müller GmbH& Co.KG, Dudweiler Landstr. 99, 66123, Saarbrucken, Germany, ISBN:978-3-639-31620-9
Choudhury, M.(2021). Diet in Diabetes Meletus (Assamese). in : Diabetes and its prevention, Goswami, D.N.N.; Thakur, D.J.; Nath, D.U.K.; (Eds), Association of Physicians of India, Assam State chapter, Jorhat Branch,Jorhat Medical College, Jorhat, pp 33-39.
Datta, H.S.; Bora, D.; Purkayastha, M.D.; Choudhury, M. and Neog, M.(2022). Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng.. in : Himalayan Fruits and Berries: Bioactive Compounds, Uses and Nutraceutical Potential”-1st Edition, Belwal, T.; Bhatt, I.; Devkota, H.; (Eds), Elsevier,Academic Press, Elsevier, Amsterdam, Netherlands, pp 271-286, ISBN:9780323855914.
Das, M.; Choudhury, M. and Sarma, B.P.(2022). Dillenia indica L. in : Himalayan Fruits and Berries: Bioactive Compounds, Uses and Nutraceutical Potential”-1st Edition, Belwal, T.; Bhatt, I. and Devkota, H. (Eds), Elsevier,Academic Press, Elsevier, Amsterdam, Netherlands, pp 111-122, ISBN:9780323855914.
Choudhury, M.; Das, P. and Baroova, B.(2015). Standardization of Indigenous millet processing technology –A sustainable approach for food security. in : Advances in Plant Research, Bhuyan, S.I.; Kumari, S. (Eds), Eastern Book House (EBH) and University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya,Eastern Book House (EBH), 136, M.L Road, Panbazar, Guwahati-1 and University of Science & Technology, Kiling Road,9th Mile,G.S Road ,Ribhoi, Baridua, , pp 202-210, ISBN:978-93-83252-61-9.
Choudhury, M. and Das, P.(2009). Standardization of Indigenous millet processing technology –A livelihood approach National Conference on Indigenous Technology, Livelihood Options and Habitat Utilization;Concepts and Perspectives of Development Guwahati ,IGNOU in collaboration with NECRD (North East Centre for Research and Development), Guwahati,Guwahati, 0 - 0.
Choudhury, M. and Das, P.(2009). Nutritional Evaluation of Popped and Malted Indigenous Millet of Assam National level Symposium-cum Training Programme for Young Scientist to carrying Basic, Clinical and Operational Research in the field of Nutrition Agra ,Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi,New Delhi, 0 - 0.
Choudhury, M.; Das, P. and Baroova, B.(2008). Poster presented on “Nutritional Evaluation of Popped and Malted indigenous millet of Assam” Emerging trends and opportunities in grain processing sector with reference to North-Eastern states Jorhat, Assam ,Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology (IICPT), Tamilnadu, Ministry of Food processing Industries, Govt. of India and Assam Agricultural Unive,Jorhat, Assam, 0 - 0.
Priya, K. and Choudhury, M.()One Health and nutrition securityThe Assam Tribune .1(1),6, ,
Choudhury, M.()Relationship between food and sleep for good health Bakhundhara Magazine, Dainik Janambhumi.1(1),14, Dainik Janambhumi Group, Jorhat
Choudhury, M.()Food for Health Bakhundhara Magazine, Dainik Janambhumi.1(1),9,10,13, Dainik Janambhumi Group, Jorhat
Choudhury, M.()Role of radio in promoting health and nutrition messagesSouvenir “Akashibarta” published by All India Radion.1(1),12-13, AIR, Guwahati
Choudhury, M.()Food during Bhogali bihu (Urukar Amej) GNRC Sasthya-a monthly health magazine.1(1),8-10, GNRC , Guwahati
Choudhury, M.()Importance of fibre in your dietGNRC Sasthya-a monthly health magazine.1(7),28-31, GNRC , Guwahati
Choudhury, M.()Benefits of Milk, Curd and Paneer for good health GNRC Sasthya-a monthly health magazine.1(10),10,11,12, GNRC , Guwahati
Choudhury, M.()Nutrition-sensitive approach to address malnutrition Dainandin Barta, Assamese news paper.1(1),5, Dainandin Barta Group, Assam
Choudhury, M.()Multidisciplinary approach to address undernutrition among children Amar Axom, Assamese daily newspaper.1(1),Page-5, G. L. Publications Ltd, Assam
Choudhury, M.()"The Unseen Dangers of Ultra-Processed Food"Advocacy document published by Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India (BPNI).1(1),1, BPNI, Online
CHOUDHURY, M.()Edible Insects Niyamiya Barta, Assamese Newspaper.1(1),Page no 7, Pride East Entertainment Pvt.Ltd., Assam
CHOUDHURY, M.()Nutritional status of women and children in North East IndiaEmployment News.20(1),1, 30, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, New Delhi
CHOUDHURY, M.()Fish: a complete food for better nutritionAqua Star, a Banglore based magazine.9(1),3, Aqua Star, Online edition
CHOUDHURY, M. and Baruah, L.D.()Attaining Nutrition Security: a food-based approachSentinel News paper.1(1),Page no 5, Omega Printers & Publishers Pvt. Ltd., Assam
CHOUDHURY, M.()Nutritional status of NE children: Where do we stand? The Highland post, Shilong Daily.1(1),Page no 6, The Highland post, Shilong , Shilong, Meghalaya
CHOUDHURY, M. and Chetia, U.()Nutrition during COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact on undernutrition statusAmar Axom.1(1),Page no 5, Amar Axom, Assam
CHOUDHURY, M.(2021). The Unseen Dangers of Ultra-Processed Food-Assamese version. Advocacy document Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India (BPNI), online
Membership
  • Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India (BPNI)
    Life Member
  • Nutrition Society of India
    Life Member
  • Street Food Global Network- A Global Network for Food Safety Professionals
    Life Member
  • Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (AFST), India
    Life Member
  • North East Nutrition and Dietetic Association-a non-profit voluntary nutrition and Dietetic society in North East India,Guwahati
    Life Member
  • Association for Promotion of Child Nutrition (APCN), Assam-a non-profit voluntary organization working for promotion of child nutrition in the state of Assam
    Life Member
  • Assam Science Society
    Life Member
  • Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), UNESCO
    Life Member
Projects
  • AAU sponsored project on "Development of climate resilient millet based cropping system", project cost Rs.14.2 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • AAU sponsored project on "Value addition of Grand Nane (G9) Banana: For entrepreneurship development", project cost Rs.7.8 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • Save the Children sponsored project on "Compilation of existing government and private sector schemes relevant for the small tea growers of Assam", project cost Rs.0.946 Lakh implemented in 2019.
  • Save the Children sponsored project on "Moving towards a sustainable private sector by creating responsible business behaviour in tea industry in Assam as Co-PI", project cost Rs.3.29 Lakh implemented in 2019.