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Indresh

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Indresh Kumar

  • Address : Programme Coordinator, Department of Pediatrics, Regional Center of Excellence Nutrition Rehabilitation Resource and Training (RCoENRRT), India
  • E-Mail : indresh.pcpediatrics@aiimsbhopal.edu.in

Research Interests :


Introduction


Dr. Indresh Kumar has been working at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal for the past four years, focusing on the management of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM). He is actively involved in coordinating Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres across Madhya Pradesh, providing technical support and handholding to ensure their effective functioning. His work also includes leading pilot studies and research initiatives to generate evidence for improving SAM management strategies.

Previously, he has gained experience in nutritional assessment at the National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR). He has also contributed to community-based behaviour change interventions by promoting locally available, low-cost nutritious diets and improving dietary diversity, particularly in rural settings, to enhance nutritional outcomes


AFFILIATION


Programme Coordinator

Department of Pediatrics

Regional Center of Excellence Nutrition Rehabilitation Resource and Training (RCoENRRT)

All India Institute of Medical Science, Saket Nagar

Bhopal

India

462020

Email : indresh.pcpediatrics@aiimsbhopal.edu.in


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RESEARCH INTERESTS


# Area
1. Child Nutrition and Malnutrition
2. Evaluation
3. Food Security and Food Safety Systems
4. Implementation
5. Nutrition and Public Health Policy.
6. Programme Design

PAPERS PUBLISHED


# Article Title Year
1. Gautam, M., Agarwal, N., Kumar, I., & Choudhary, A. (2025). Gender equality level among women in rural and urban areas of Mathura district. International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, 6(1), 1685–1688. https://doi.org/10.55248/gengpi.6.0125.0403 2025
2. Kumar, I. (2025). Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in pediatrics. International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, 13(1), 7–9. https://doi.org/10.21088/ijfnd.2348.9987.161224.1 2025
3. Kumar, I. (2025). Invisible pillars of healthcare system. International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, 13(2), 43–44. https://doi.org/10.21088/ijfnd.2348.9987.161224.1 2025
4. Kumar, I., Arun, S., & Dhingra, B. (2025). Harnessing traditional knowledge for infant nutrition: A review of complementary feeding practices in India. International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, 13(2), 63–74. https://doi.org/10.21088/ijfnd.2348.9987.161224.4 2025
5. Dhanumjaya, K., Kumar, I., Jayasrikrupaa, R., Karthika, V., Mudholkar, M., & Mudholkar, P. (2025). Integration of IoT and cloud computing in smart diabetes management systems: A multidisciplinary framework. Vascular and Endovascular Review, 8(7s), 205–211. 2025
6. Kumar, I. (2025). Refeeding syndrome: The silent threat in nutritional rehabilitation. International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, 13(3), 91–92. https://doi.org/10.21088/ijfnd.2322.0775.13325.1 2025
7. Kumar, I., & Dhingra, B. (2025). A review on health risks associated with the repetitive use of cooking oil and dissuasive ways. International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, 13(3), 109–115. https://doi.org/10.21088/ijfnd.2322.0775.13125.4 2025
8. Kumar, I., Tailor, S. K., Gautam, M., Rani, M., Pandey, D., & Ray, G. K. (2025). Nutrient intake and dietary adequacy relative to recommended dietary allowances among rural populations in northern India. Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science, 14(Special Issue). https://doi.org/10.12944/CRNFSJ.14.Special-Issue 2025
9. Rani, M., Kumar, I., & Tailor, S. K. (2024). Oral rehydration of malnourished children with diarrhoea and dehydration: A systematic review. Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences, 13(4), 75–81. 2024
10. Kumar, I. (2024). Exploring protease inhibitors and plant protein digestibility: Implications for nutrition and health. International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, 12(2), 41–46 2024
11. Kumar, I., & Dhingra, B. (2024). Dietary diversity as a key for nutritious diet. Bhartiya Vaigyanik evam Audyogik Anusandhan Patrika, 32(1), 7–12. https://doi.org/10.56042/bvaap.v32i1.37 2024
12. Jaiswal, S., Kumar, I., Tailor, S. K., & Rani, M. (2024). Harnessing traditional and functional foods for optimized diabetes management: A comprehensive review. International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, 12(3), 126–132. https://doi.org/10.21088/ijfnd.2322.0775.12324.4 2024
13. Kumar, I. (2024). Foods remunerative in preventing vaginal infections. International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, 12(3), 133–140. https://doi.org/10.21088/ijfnd.2322.0775.12324.5 2024
14. Kumar, I. (2023). Child stunting in India: New figures with flagrant challenges. International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, 11(1), 9–13. https://doi.org/10.21088/ijfnd.2322.0775.11123.1 2023
15. Kumar, I. (2023). Current initiatives and road ahead for food security in India: A critical study. Sustainability, Agri, Food and Environmental Research, 11(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.7770/safer-V11N1-art633 2023
16. Kumar, I., & Chauhan, A. (2023). National nutrition week: A implement to reduce malnutrition. International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, 11(3), 117–121. https://doi.org/10.21088/ijfnd.2322.0775.11323.5 2023
17. Kumar, I., & Gautam, M. (2022). Correlation between individual dietary diversity score and nutrients adequacy ratio in the rural community. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 59(1), 105–113. https://doi.org/10.21048/IJND.2021.58.4.28220 2022
18. Kumar, I., & Gautam, M. (2022). Determinants of dietary diversity score for the rural households of Uttar Pradesh state. International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, 10(1), 9–16. https://doi.org/10.21088/ijfnd.2322.0775.10122.1 2022
19. Kumar, I., Yadav, P., Gautam, M., & Panwar, H. (2022). Impact of heat on naturally present digestive enzymes in food. International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, 10(2), 57–63. https://doi.org/10.21088/ijfnd.2322.0775.10222.3 2022
20. Kumar, I., & Gautam, M. (2022). Enhance nutritive value through dietary diversity in the rural area of Uttar Pradesh. Indian Research Journal of Extension Education, 22(2), 29–33. https://doi.org/10.48165/IJREE.2022.22204 2022
21. Kumar, I., & Gautam, M. (2022). Excessive intake of micronutrients in rural population of Uttar Pradesh state. Science Progress and Research, 2(2), 515–519. https://doi.org/10.52152/spr/2021.174 2022
22. Kumar, I. (2022). The beliefs that hindering the use of food and the scientific criterion: A mixed method study. International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, 10(3), 85–93. https://doi.org/10.21088/ijfnd.2322.0775.10322.2 2022
23. Kumar, I., & Gautam, M. (2021). Study of qualitative aspects for deteriorating nutritional status of rural households in Banda and Kannauj districts of Uttar Pradesh. International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences, 10(2), 26–31. 2021
24. Tailor, S. K., Kumar, I., Chundawat, D. S., Mudgal, S. K., & Garg, S. (2020). Evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding pulmonary rehabilitation among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 7(9), 2511–2516. 2020

BOOKS PUBLISHED


# Title Publication Year
1. Paustik aahar ki kunji 2022
2. Dietary diversity. 2022
3. Determinants of food practices in India 2023
4. Health and nutrition challenges in India 2022
5. Evidence-based approaches for prevention and control of malnutrition for under-five children 2022
6. Artificial intelligence in smart healthcare systems 2026

BOOK CHAPTERS PUBLISHED


# Chapter Title Book Title Publication Year
1. Undernutrition in India: Status and government initiative Women’s empowerment in the modern age 2022
2. Persuading factors for social disregard for home science subject Home science as a vocational subject: Challenges and opportunity 2022
3. Poverty and the subordinate social status of women Exploring the other half 2022
4. Present scenario of malnutrition in India Evidence-based approaches for prevention and control of malnutrition for under-five children 2022
5. Nutrition crisis and sustainable agriculture in India: An integrated scenario Emerging trends in biosciences 2022
6. Importance of environmental ethics for environmental sustainability Emerging trends in life science and sustainability 2022
7. ). India’s changing landscape in terms of health and nutrition Health and nutrition challenges in India 2023
8. Challenges in the way of better healthcare: A narrative review Health and nutrition challenges in India 2022
9. The emergence of Indian cooking Determinants of food practices in India 2023
10. Healthcare data security and privacy in the AI era Artificial intelligence in smart healthcare systems 2026
11. Bacterial rebellion: The secret war inside the human body Science Reporter 2025

ACADEMIC PROFILE


# Examination Passing Year Country
1. Post Graduate in Population and Family Health Studies 2025 India
2. Ph.D. in Home Science (Nutrition) 2022 India
3. M.Sc. in Nutritional Science 2012 India
4. M.A. in Sociology 2012 India
5. B.Sc. (Zoology & Botany) 2008 India

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS


# Institution Position Country Service Period
1. All India Institute of Medical Science Programme Coordinator India 4 years, 3 months, 6 days
2. Population Service International Consultant India 0 years, 2 months, 18 days
3. National Institute of Nutrition (I.C.M.R.) Taranaka Research Associate India 1 years, 3 months, 13 days
4. All Indian Institute of Medical Science Field Investigator India 1 years, 0 months, 12 days
5. Indra Gandhi Institute for Development Research (IGIDR) Research Assistant India 0 years, 7 months, 25 days
6. The National Institute of Nutrition (I.C.M.R.), Research Assistant India 1 years, 2 months, 24 days
7. National Institute of Nutrition (I.C.M.R.) Nutritionist (field work) India 0 years, 10 months, 28 days
8. Kartavya Healtheon Pvt. Ltd. Associate Counselor (Nutritionist) India 0 years, 5 months, 0 days
9. Malati Devi Seva Samiti Project Assistant India 1 years, 1 months, 29 days
Total Period : 11 years, 2 months, 5 days

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