Dr. Udayan Bhattacharya is a Consultant Clinical Nutritionist/ Dietitian in Kolkata.

He has more
than 15 years of experiences. He is available for Consultation in Jibok Polyclinic, Barrackpore;
and Take Care Polyclinic, Khardah. You can consult him on his residence, 57/2, D. Road,
Anandapuri, Barrackpore, Kolkata 700 122. He is also available for consultation by
telecommunication.

Dr. Bhattacharya graduated from Rahara Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College
(University of Calcutta). He went to do his Masters from Vidyasagar University. He joined in
Calcutta Medical College Hospital as a Research Assistant and completed his internship in
several Clinical Departments as dietitian. He was selected by ICMR/WHO/UNICEF Organized
Symposium-Cum-Training Programme for Developing Capacity Building of Young Scientists
Especially for North-Eastern Region for Carrying out Nutrition Research in Mahatma Gandhi
Medical College, Indore. Later He joined in Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology
Laboratory, Department of Physiology, University of Calcutta as a Research Fellow and awarded
Ph.D. in Food and Nutrition from University of Calcutta in specialization with Nutritional
Endocrinology. He worked as a Project Fellow in Indian Council of Medical Research Task
Force Study and attained meetings organized by Dayanand Medical College & Hospital,
Ludhina, B. J. Medical College & Hospital, Gujarat, ICMR Head Quarter, Ministry of Health &
Family Welfare, Government of India regarding the consumption pattern of carbonated soft
drinks and its harmful effects in Indian population.

Dr. Bhattacharya has presented lots of papers at national and international scientific conferences
and published several research papers in various peer reviewed academic journals of India and
abroad. He is a life member of many national and international scientific bodies like
Physiological Society of India, Indian Science Congress Association, Association of
Physiologists & Pharmacologists of India, Nutrition Society of India, Society for Reproductive
Biology and Comparative Endocrinology, Indian Public Health Association, Society for Systems
Biology & Translational Research. South Asian Association of Physiologists, Federation of
Indian Physiological Societies, Federation of Asian and Oceania Physiological Societies.
 Frequently asked questions

1. What are some weight loss tips for home?

Diet control, exercise, lifestyle modification and positive attitude.
2. Does a diet chart help losing weight?
Yup. It helps.
3. What food helps burn belly fat?
Low calorie and high fiber diet helps may helps. But workout is a key part of almost
every weight loss journey. Exercises that specifically target the abdominal area would go
a long way in helping reduce belly fat.
4. What should I eat to loose weight in 7 days?
It depends on physiological or pathological conditions of your body. You can start a diet
plan of high protein low carb diet with moderate soluble fiber.
5. What is the best diet for losing weight?
Ketogenic diet sometime works well. But it depends on physiological and pathological
conditions of every person.

Dr. Udayan Bhattacharya is a Dietitian and Nutritionist by Profession and serves clients near the
Kolkata area. Online Consultation is also available.

Education :

Doctor of Philosophy in Home Science (Food & Nutrition). Title of the Thesis: “Studies on the
State of Iodine Nutrition in Selected Population from Different Socio-Economic Strata of
Kolkata, West Bengal”. Endocrinology & Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Department of
Physiology, University College of Science & Technology, University of Calcutta, 92, A.P.C.
Road, Kolkata 700 009.

Master of Science in Dietetics & Community Nutrition Management on 2015. from Vidyasagar
University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India. Masters Review Title: “Studies on Growth &
Development Requires Nutritional Support”. Masters Project Title: “Assessment of Nutritional
Status of Postmenopausal Hypertensive Women”.

Bachelor of Science in Biological Science on 2003. Rahara Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda

Centenary College, University of Calcutta.

Internship, Training, Symposiums & Workshops Attended:

 1. Research Assistant & Dietitian in The Medical College & Hospital, Department of Health
& Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal. From: 1st April 2005 to 31st March
2007.
2. Course on Fruits & Vegetables Processing & Utilization of Processing Wastes. Held on
10th August – 06th December 2006. Organized by: Department of Food Technology &
Biochemical Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata. Course content: Chemistry of
fruits & vegetables, Microbiology, Food quality, Food analysis, Packaging of products,
Utilization of processing wastes with practical.
3. ICMR/WHO/UNICEF Organized Symposium-Cum-Training Programme for Developing
Capacity Building of Young Scientists Especially for North-Eastern Region for Carrying
Out Nutrition Research. From: 19th November – 22nd November 2006. M. G. M.
Medical College 2
& Hospital, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. Participated as a Trainee and Oral Presenter.
Title of Presentation: “A Trend of Nutrition Status, Physical Build and Low Birth Weight
Babies in Adolescent Girls”.
4. Workshop on “Good Clinical Practice” Organized by: Department of Pharmacology, The
Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government
of West Bengal. Held on 17th March 2016.
5. Trained in Bioinformatics from Biomedical Informatics Centre. National Institute of
Cholera & Enteric Diseases, ICMR, from 20th January - 31st March 2016.

Memberships of National & International Organizations:

1. Physiological Society of India [PSI]. University College of Science and Technology,

Kolkata, Life Member since 2010.
2. Indian Science Congress Association [ISCA]. Kolkata, Life Member since 2010.
3. Association of Physiologists & Pharmacologists of India [APPI]. All India Institute of
Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Life Member since 2010.
4. Nutrition Society of India [NSI]. National Institute of Nutrition, Jamaia Osmania,
Hyderabad, Life Member since 2010.
5. Society for Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology [SRBCE]. Dr. ALP
PG
6. Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Taramani, Chennai, Life Member since 2010.
7. Indian Public Health Association [IPHA]. All India Institute of Hygiene and Public
Health, Kolkata, Life Member since 2010.
8. Society for Systems Biology & Translational Research. Kolkata [SSBTR]. Life Member
since 2015.
9. South Asian Association of Physiologists [SAAP]-Life Member since 2010.
10. Federation of Indian Physiological Societies [FIPS]-Life Member since 2010.
11. Federation of Asian and Oceania Physiological Societies [FAOPS] since 2014.

Research Publications (peer reviewed):

1. Bhattacharya U and Chandra AK. Socioeconomic status of the population – a prime

determinant in evaluating iodine nutritional status even in post salt iodization scenario.
Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism 2019; 32(2): 143-149.3
2. Bhattacharya U and Chandra AK. Assessment of Iodine Nutritional Status of SchoolAge
Children in Kolkata District of West Bengal State in Post-Iodation Scenario. Journal of
Tropical Pediatrics 2019; 65: 55-62.
3. Bhattacharya U and Chandra AK. Iodine Nutritional Status of the School Children in
Selected Population of Kolkata Metropolitan City, West Bengal. Indian Journal of
Physiology and Allied Sciences 2013; 67(3): 116-125.
4. Consumption Pattern of Carbonated Water among Indian Population. ICMR Task Force
Study. 2011. Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi. Ministry of Health &
Family Welfare, Government of India.