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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

Jwngsar Baro; Mamoni Das; Soumitra Goswami; Manisha Choudhury; Arijit Shom; Bibek Laishram and Jadav Sarma (2024) . Evaluation of antiobesity potential of methanolic bark extract of Alstonia scholaris (L.) R.Br. in high fat diet induced obese rats: In vitro and in vivo studies, Annals of Phytomedicine, 13(1), 635-645 , DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.54085/ap.2024.13.1.65
Kusum Priya; Manisha Choudhury; Bibhuti Prasad Lahkar (2024) . Kusum Priya, Manisha Choudhury and Bibhuti Prasad Lahkar, Current Science, 127(9), 1017-1018
Sonali Randhawa; Manisha Choudhury; Devika Gali Choudhary; Ramnath Ballala; Shailendra Hegde; Priyanka Barman; Vishal Dogra (2024) . Influence of mothers’ and frontline health workers’ knowledge, attitude, and practices on infant and young child feeding and child nutrition: a cross-sectional study in aspirational districts of Assam, India, Frontiers in Nutrition, 11(0), 1-8 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1413867
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
Jwngsar Baro; Mamoni Das; Deeptimayee Mahapatra; Manisha Choudhury; Soumitra Goswami; Jadav Sarma; Arijit Shome; N.Kapaini Basena; Priyanka Bhattacharyya; Ami (2023) . Documentation of Antiobesogenic Plants used by Bodo Community of Assam, India, Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(11), 416-428 , DOI : ISSN: 2249-3239
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
Bhattacharyya, N. and Choudhury, M.(2023). Golden Jubilee Souvenir, College of Community Science. Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee, College of Community Science, AAU, SM Press and Publication, Jorhat, ISBN:978-81-962645-3-6
Das, M.; Bhattacjaryya, R.; Barooah, M.S.; Bhattacharyya, N.; Sharma, B.; Choudhury, M. and Bhuyan, S.(2023). Coffee Table Book, College of Community Science. Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee, College of Community Science, AAU, Top Printers ,Guwahati
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
Barman, P.; Choudhury, M.; Priya, K. and Dey, B.B.(2023). Chapter: “Khar”: a quintessential part of Assamese cuisine. in : Natural Foods: Nutrition Health and Healing., Das, M.; (Ed), Elite Publishing House,New Delhi, pp 124-136, ISBN:978-93-58990-38-6.
Datta, H.S.; Bora, D.; Purkayastha, M.D.; Choudhury, M. and Neog, M.(2022). Chapter: Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng.. in : Himalayan Fruits and Berries: Bioactive Compounds, Uses and Nutraceutical Potential, Belwal, T.; Bhatt, I.; Devkota, H.; (Eds), Academic Press, Elsevier,Amsterdam, The Netherlands, pp 271-286, ISBN:9780323855914.
Das, M.; Choudhury, M. and Sarma, B.P.(2022). Chapter: Dillenia indica. in : Himalayan Fruits and Berries: Bioactive Compounds, Uses and Nutraceutical Potential, Belwal, T.; Bhatt, I. and Devkota, H. (Eds), Academic Press, Elsevier,Amsterdam, The Netherlands, pp 111-122, ISBN:9780323855914.
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.
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.
Deka, R. and Choudhury, M.()About Jalabota , a traditional Assamese side dish (Assamese) Bakhundhara Magazine, Dainik Janambhumi.4(4),22, Dainik Janambhumi Group, Jorhat
Choudhury, M.()World Food Day 2023GNRC Sasthya-a monthly health magazine.10(10),16, GNRC , Guwahati
Choudhury, M. and Deka, R.()State Fruit Kazinemu (Assamese)Bakhundhara Magazine, Dainik Janambhumi.4(4),6, 7, 15, Dainik Janambhumi Group, Jorhat
Choudhury, M.()Diabetes Miletus and Food (Assamese)Bakhundhara Magazine, Dainik Janambhumi.7(7),14,15, 21, Dainik Janambhumi Group, Jorhat
Choudhury, M.()Food is Health (Assamese)Bakhundhara Magazine, Dainik Janambhumi.1(1),9,10,13, Dainik Janambhumi Group, Jorhat
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
Kalita, J.; Goswami, L.M. and Choudhury, M.(2024).Parasitic infections from pork consumption in northeast India: A growing concern for public healthhttps://www.downtoearth.org.in/food/parasitic-infections-from-pork-consumption-in-northeast-india-a-growing-concern-for-public-health browsed on 12-11-2024
Achievements
  • Academic Fellowship received for International Training for 3 months in Western Sydney University, Australia from 19th September'2023 to 18th December'2023 under NAHEP programme, ICAR, Govt. of India.
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
  • Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) sponsored project on "Enhancing Nutrition and Livelihood through Value added local products and Community Intervention Approach: A case Study of Jorhat and Kamrup District of Assam", project cost Rs.23 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) sponsored project on "Promoting Local Farm Fresh Produce in Urban Areas through Mapping and Data-Driven Subscription Delivery Model: A Case Study of Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone (UBVZ) of Assam", project cost Rs.18 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • 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.