English

    Overview

  • Mrs Aruna Mallya is an experienced and dedicated nutrition expert with over 22 years of experience in clinical dietetics and lifestyle management. She currently serves as Executive Senior Dietitian at KMC Hospital, Mangaluru, where she plays a key role in supporting patients with personalised nutrition care and evidence-based dietary guidance.

  • She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Home Science and Botany, where she secured the first rank, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition. Her areas of specialisation include Food Science and Nutrition, Human Development, and Dietetics, with a strong focus on meal planning in both health and disease. She has also completed several advanced certification programmes in critical care nutrition, diabetes management, sports nutrition, and malnutrition assessment.

  • Mrs Aruna Mallya is a Life Member of the Indian Dietetic Association and the Indian Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. She actively contributes to the field as Co-Convenor of the Indian Dietetic Association, South Kanara Chapter, and serves as a Registered Dietitian representative for the region.

  • Her expertise lies in helping individuals build healthier lifestyles through practical and sustainable dietary changes. She works closely with patients to manage weight, improve lipid profiles, and support conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. She also collaborates with doctors to design tailored nutrition plans as part of comprehensive treatment.

  • In addition to her clinical work, Mrs Aruna Mallya is actively involved in teaching and mentoring. She has trained over 150 undergraduate and postgraduate students and interns. She is also a guest lecturer at Kasturba Medical College and Kasturba Dental College.

  • A recognised voice in nutrition, she has published numerous articles across platforms and regularly engages with the public through media, talks, and workshops. Known for her patient-friendly approach, Mrs Aruna Mallya focuses on making nutrition simple, practical, and effective for long-term health.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Human Development 
  • Food Science
  • Family relationship and Population Education
  • Nutrition
  • Meal Management in Health and Disease ( Dietetics) 
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Konkani
  • Malayalam
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Interview on Akashavani, Mangalore on topics like Importance of Good Food Habits, in maintaining good health, preparing Healthy Vegetarian Dishes for different seasons.
  • Talks at many corporate companies like BASF, BPCL, MCF and Infosys.
  • Guest speaker in a various conferences like KARGERICON (Geriatric Conference held by KMC), EUREKHA (Conference held by Karavali College of Laboratory Sciences).
  • Participated as a delegate in the National Level Conference of Nutrition which was held at Alva’s College, Moodibidri, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata.
  • Published around 150 articles in Newspaper till now for a Kannada Local Newspaper Udayavani and recipes for my nutritional column “Ahara-Vihara” in Arogyavani educating people the importance of modification of diet in everyday life. My intention of starting this is to give the readers a low-calorie healthy recipe every week so that they can modify their eating habits and lifestyle with ease. In addition to the Udayavani daily Kannada newspaper, a few of my articles have also been published in the Times of India, Pingaru, Vijayakarnataka daily newspaper too.
  • Article published in Azimji Premji’s ‘Teacher’s Plus’ Magazine and ‘Life’s On’ magazine of Manipal Health Enterprizes Pvt. Ltd. Article “Sports Nutrition” was been published in the first edition of sports magazine KREEDA DARSHINI.
  • Life member of INDIAN DIETITIC ASSOCIATION, COIMBATORE.
  • Was responsible for starting IDA Chapter of South Kanara District
  • Talks & Publications

  • Dr. Aruna Mallya | Mild Dehydration: Is It A Risk For Constipation? | The Health Site Click Here
  • World Organ Donation Day: What role does age play in transplant? Expert comments. Click Here
  • Dr. Aruna Mallya on National Nutritional Week: Expert lists of must-have foods for teens. Click Here
  • Dr. Aruna Mallaya on Top 5 must-add nutrients for overall health and Well-being. Click Here

    Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Konkani
  • Malayalam
  • Overview

  • Mrs Aruna Mallya is an experienced and dedicated nutrition expert with over 22 years of experience in clinical dietetics and lifestyle management. She currently serves as Executive Senior Dietitian at KMC Hospital, Mangaluru, where she plays a key role in supporting patients with personalised nutrition care and evidence-based dietary guidance.

  • She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Home Science and Botany, where she secured the first rank, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition. Her areas of specialisation include Food Science and Nutrition, Human Development, and Dietetics, with a strong focus on meal planning in both health and disease. She has also completed several advanced certification programmes in critical care nutrition, diabetes management, sports nutrition, and malnutrition assessment.

  • Mrs Aruna Mallya is a Life Member of the Indian Dietetic Association and the Indian Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. She actively contributes to the field as Co-Convenor of the Indian Dietetic Association, South Kanara Chapter, and serves as a Registered Dietitian representative for the region.

  • Her expertise lies in helping individuals build healthier lifestyles through practical and sustainable dietary changes. She works closely with patients to manage weight, improve lipid profiles, and support conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. She also collaborates with doctors to design tailored nutrition plans as part of comprehensive treatment.

  • In addition to her clinical work, Mrs Aruna Mallya is actively involved in teaching and mentoring. She has trained over 150 undergraduate and postgraduate students and interns. She is also a guest lecturer at Kasturba Medical College and Kasturba Dental College.

  • A recognised voice in nutrition, she has published numerous articles across platforms and regularly engages with the public through media, talks, and workshops. Known for her patient-friendly approach, Mrs Aruna Mallya focuses on making nutrition simple, practical, and effective for long-term health.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Human Development 
  • Food Science
  • Family relationship and Population Education
  • Nutrition
  • Meal Management in Health and Disease ( Dietetics) 
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Interview on Akashavani, Mangalore on topics like Importance of Good Food Habits, in maintaining good health, preparing Healthy Vegetarian Dishes for different seasons.
  • Talks at many corporate companies like BASF, BPCL, MCF and Infosys.
  • Guest speaker in a various conferences like KARGERICON (Geriatric Conference held by KMC), EUREKHA (Conference held by Karavali College of Laboratory Sciences).
  • Participated as a delegate in the National Level Conference of Nutrition which was held at Alva’s College, Moodibidri, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata.
  • Published around 150 articles in Newspaper till now for a Kannada Local Newspaper Udayavani and recipes for my nutritional column “Ahara-Vihara” in Arogyavani educating people the importance of modification of diet in everyday life. My intention of starting this is to give the readers a low-calorie healthy recipe every week so that they can modify their eating habits and lifestyle with ease. In addition to the Udayavani daily Kannada newspaper, a few of my articles have also been published in the Times of India, Pingaru, Vijayakarnataka daily newspaper too.
  • Article published in Azimji Premji’s ‘Teacher’s Plus’ Magazine and ‘Life’s On’ magazine of Manipal Health Enterprizes Pvt. Ltd. Article “Sports Nutrition” was been published in the first edition of sports magazine KREEDA DARSHINI.
  • Life member of INDIAN DIETITIC ASSOCIATION, COIMBATORE.
  • Was responsible for starting IDA Chapter of South Kanara District
  • Talks & Publications

  • Dr. Aruna Mallya | Mild Dehydration: Is It A Risk For Constipation? | The Health Site Click Here
  • World Organ Donation Day: What role does age play in transplant? Expert comments. Click Here
  • Dr. Aruna Mallya on National Nutritional Week: Expert lists of must-have foods for teens. Click Here
  • Dr. Aruna Mallaya on Top 5 must-add nutrients for overall health and Well-being. Click Here

    Field of Expertise

  • Human Development 
  • Food Science
  • Family relationship and Population Education
  • Nutrition
  • Meal Management in Health and Disease ( Dietetics) 
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Konkani
  • Malayalam
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Interview on Akashavani, Mangalore on topics like Importance of Good Food Habits, in maintaining good health, preparing Healthy Vegetarian Dishes for different seasons.
  • Talks at many corporate companies like BASF, BPCL, MCF and Infosys.
  • Guest speaker in a various conferences like KARGERICON (Geriatric Conference held by KMC), EUREKHA (Conference held by Karavali College of Laboratory Sciences).
  • Participated as a delegate in the National Level Conference of Nutrition which was held at Alva’s College, Moodibidri, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata.
  • Published around 150 articles in Newspaper till now for a Kannada Local Newspaper Udayavani and recipes for my nutritional column “Ahara-Vihara” in Arogyavani educating people the importance of modification of diet in everyday life. My intention of starting this is to give the readers a low-calorie healthy recipe every week so that they can modify their eating habits and lifestyle with ease. In addition to the Udayavani daily Kannada newspaper, a few of my articles have also been published in the Times of India, Pingaru, Vijayakarnataka daily newspaper too.
  • Article published in Azimji Premji’s ‘Teacher’s Plus’ Magazine and ‘Life’s On’ magazine of Manipal Health Enterprizes Pvt. Ltd. Article “Sports Nutrition” was been published in the first edition of sports magazine KREEDA DARSHINI.
  • Life member of INDIAN DIETITIC ASSOCIATION, COIMBATORE.
  • Was responsible for starting IDA Chapter of South Kanara District
  • Talks & Publications

  • Dr. Aruna Mallya | Mild Dehydration: Is It A Risk For Constipation? | The Health Site Click Here
  • World Organ Donation Day: What role does age play in transplant? Expert comments. Click Here
  • Dr. Aruna Mallya on National Nutritional Week: Expert lists of must-have foods for teens. Click Here
  • Dr. Aruna Mallaya on Top 5 must-add nutrients for overall health and Well-being. Click Here
  • Overview

  • Mrs Aruna Mallya is an experienced and dedicated nutrition expert with over 22 years of experience in clinical dietetics and lifestyle management. She currently serves as Executive Senior Dietitian at KMC Hospital, Mangaluru, where she plays a key role in supporting patients with personalised nutrition care and evidence-based dietary guidance.

  • She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Home Science and Botany, where she secured the first rank, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition. Her areas of specialisation include Food Science and Nutrition, Human Development, and Dietetics, with a strong focus on meal planning in both health and disease. She has also completed several advanced certification programmes in critical care nutrition, diabetes management, sports nutrition, and malnutrition assessment.

  • Mrs Aruna Mallya is a Life Member of the Indian Dietetic Association and the Indian Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. She actively contributes to the field as Co-Convenor of the Indian Dietetic Association, South Kanara Chapter, and serves as a Registered Dietitian representative for the region.

  • Her expertise lies in helping individuals build healthier lifestyles through practical and sustainable dietary changes. She works closely with patients to manage weight, improve lipid profiles, and support conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. She also collaborates with doctors to design tailored nutrition plans as part of comprehensive treatment.

  • In addition to her clinical work, Mrs Aruna Mallya is actively involved in teaching and mentoring. She has trained over 150 undergraduate and postgraduate students and interns. She is also a guest lecturer at Kasturba Medical College and Kasturba Dental College.

  • A recognised voice in nutrition, she has published numerous articles across platforms and regularly engages with the public through media, talks, and workshops. Known for her patient-friendly approach, Mrs Aruna Mallya focuses on making nutrition simple, practical, and effective for long-term health.

    Awards & Achievements

  • Interview on Akashavani, Mangalore on topics like Importance of Good Food Habits, in maintaining good health, preparing Healthy Vegetarian Dishes for different seasons.
  • Talks at many corporate companies like BASF, BPCL, MCF and Infosys.
  • Guest speaker in a various conferences like KARGERICON (Geriatric Conference held by KMC), EUREKHA (Conference held by Karavali College of Laboratory Sciences).
  • Participated as a delegate in the National Level Conference of Nutrition which was held at Alva’s College, Moodibidri, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata.
  • Published around 150 articles in Newspaper till now for a Kannada Local Newspaper Udayavani and recipes for my nutritional column “Ahara-Vihara” in Arogyavani educating people the importance of modification of diet in everyday life. My intention of starting this is to give the readers a low-calorie healthy recipe every week so that they can modify their eating habits and lifestyle with ease. In addition to the Udayavani daily Kannada newspaper, a few of my articles have also been published in the Times of India, Pingaru, Vijayakarnataka daily newspaper too.
  • Article published in Azimji Premji’s ‘Teacher’s Plus’ Magazine and ‘Life’s On’ magazine of Manipal Health Enterprizes Pvt. Ltd. Article “Sports Nutrition” was been published in the first edition of sports magazine KREEDA DARSHINI.
  • Life member of INDIAN DIETITIC ASSOCIATION, COIMBATORE.
  • Was responsible for starting IDA Chapter of South Kanara District
  • Field of Expertise

  • Human Development 
  • Food Science
  • Family relationship and Population Education
  • Nutrition
  • Meal Management in Health and Disease ( Dietetics) 
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Konkani
  • Malayalam
  • Talks & Publications

  • Dr. Aruna Mallya | Mild Dehydration: Is It A Risk For Constipation? | The Health Site Click Here
  • World Organ Donation Day: What role does age play in transplant? Expert comments. Click Here
  • Dr. Aruna Mallya on National Nutritional Week: Expert lists of must-have foods for teens. Click Here
  • Dr. Aruna Mallaya on Top 5 must-add nutrients for overall health and Well-being. Click Here
  • Overview

  • Mrs Aruna Mallya is an experienced and dedicated nutrition expert with over 22 years of experience in clinical dietetics and lifestyle management. She currently serves as Executive Senior Dietitian at KMC Hospital, Mangaluru, where she plays a key role in supporting patients with personalised nutrition care and evidence-based dietary guidance.

  • She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Home Science and Botany, where she secured the first rank, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition. Her areas of specialisation include Food Science and Nutrition, Human Development, and Dietetics, with a strong focus on meal planning in both health and disease. She has also completed several advanced certification programmes in critical care nutrition, diabetes management, sports nutrition, and malnutrition assessment.

  • Mrs Aruna Mallya is a Life Member of the Indian Dietetic Association and the Indian Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. She actively contributes to the field as Co-Convenor of the Indian Dietetic Association, South Kanara Chapter, and serves as a Registered Dietitian representative for the region.

  • Her expertise lies in helping individuals build healthier lifestyles through practical and sustainable dietary changes. She works closely with patients to manage weight, improve lipid profiles, and support conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. She also collaborates with doctors to design tailored nutrition plans as part of comprehensive treatment.

  • In addition to her clinical work, Mrs Aruna Mallya is actively involved in teaching and mentoring. She has trained over 150 undergraduate and postgraduate students and interns. She is also a guest lecturer at Kasturba Medical College and Kasturba Dental College.

  • A recognised voice in nutrition, she has published numerous articles across platforms and regularly engages with the public through media, talks, and workshops. Known for her patient-friendly approach, Mrs Aruna Mallya focuses on making nutrition simple, practical, and effective for long-term health.

    Talks & Publications

  • Dr. Aruna Mallya | Mild Dehydration: Is It A Risk For Constipation? | The Health Site Click Here
  • World Organ Donation Day: What role does age play in transplant? Expert comments. Click Here
  • Dr. Aruna Mallya on National Nutritional Week: Expert lists of must-have foods for teens. Click Here
  • Dr. Aruna Mallaya on Top 5 must-add nutrients for overall health and Well-being. Click Here
  • Overview

  • Mrs Aruna Mallya is an experienced and dedicated nutrition expert with over 22 years of experience in clinical dietetics and lifestyle management. She currently serves as Executive Senior Dietitian at KMC Hospital, Mangaluru, where she plays a key role in supporting patients with personalised nutrition care and evidence-based dietary guidance.

  • She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Home Science and Botany, where she secured the first rank, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition. Her areas of specialisation include Food Science and Nutrition, Human Development, and Dietetics, with a strong focus on meal planning in both health and disease. She has also completed several advanced certification programmes in critical care nutrition, diabetes management, sports nutrition, and malnutrition assessment.

  • Mrs Aruna Mallya is a Life Member of the Indian Dietetic Association and the Indian Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. She actively contributes to the field as Co-Convenor of the Indian Dietetic Association, South Kanara Chapter, and serves as a Registered Dietitian representative for the region.

  • Her expertise lies in helping individuals build healthier lifestyles through practical and sustainable dietary changes. She works closely with patients to manage weight, improve lipid profiles, and support conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. She also collaborates with doctors to design tailored nutrition plans as part of comprehensive treatment.

  • In addition to her clinical work, Mrs Aruna Mallya is actively involved in teaching and mentoring. She has trained over 150 undergraduate and postgraduate students and interns. She is also a guest lecturer at Kasturba Medical College and Kasturba Dental College.

  • A recognised voice in nutrition, she has published numerous articles across platforms and regularly engages with the public through media, talks, and workshops. Known for her patient-friendly approach, Mrs Aruna Mallya focuses on making nutrition simple, practical, and effective for long-term health.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Human Development 
  • Food Science
  • Family relationship and Population Education
  • Nutrition
  • Meal Management in Health and Disease ( Dietetics) 
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Konkani
  • Malayalam
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Interview on Akashavani, Mangalore on topics like Importance of Good Food Habits, in maintaining good health, preparing Healthy Vegetarian Dishes for different seasons.
  • Talks at many corporate companies like BASF, BPCL, MCF and Infosys.
  • Guest speaker in a various conferences like KARGERICON (Geriatric Conference held by KMC), EUREKHA (Conference held by Karavali College of Laboratory Sciences).
  • Participated as a delegate in the National Level Conference of Nutrition which was held at Alva’s College, Moodibidri, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata.
  • Published around 150 articles in Newspaper till now for a Kannada Local Newspaper Udayavani and recipes for my nutritional column “Ahara-Vihara” in Arogyavani educating people the importance of modification of diet in everyday life. My intention of starting this is to give the readers a low-calorie healthy recipe every week so that they can modify their eating habits and lifestyle with ease. In addition to the Udayavani daily Kannada newspaper, a few of my articles have also been published in the Times of India, Pingaru, Vijayakarnataka daily newspaper too.
  • Article published in Azimji Premji’s ‘Teacher’s Plus’ Magazine and ‘Life’s On’ magazine of Manipal Health Enterprizes Pvt. Ltd. Article “Sports Nutrition” was been published in the first edition of sports magazine KREEDA DARSHINI.
  • Life member of INDIAN DIETITIC ASSOCIATION, COIMBATORE.
  • Was responsible for starting IDA Chapter of South Kanara District

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