About Us

Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics was established in 2017 under the Faculty of Allied Health & Basic Sciences, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education & Research with the aim to serve the society by providing better nutritional services for quality patient care. The department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics offers dietary counselling services to inpatients and outpatients. The department has also taken the initiative to establish Enteral Feed Section at R. L Jalappa Hospital & Research Center on 18th November 2019 which was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Pro Chancellor, SDUAHER to cater to the nutritional requirements of the patients on Ryle’s tube based on their disease condition. The Dietician screens and assesses the patient’s nutritional status to plan a well-structured diet to meet their nutritional needs based on the disease conditions.

Head of department’s message

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ShivKumar C SProfessor & HOD

Welcome to the Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education & Research. Since our establishment in 2017, we've been dedicated to providing exemplary nutritional care aimed at improving patient care and quality of life.
Our Enteral Feed Section at R. L Jalappa Hospital & Research Center, inaugurated in 2019, stands as a testament to our commitment. Under the dietician supervision, we meticulously oversee the preparation and delivery of tailored, high-quality feeds to meet the unique nutritional requirements of each patient. This dedicated approach not only ensures the well- being of our patients but also underscores our dedication to excellence in clinical nutrition. We are proud to be at the forefront of advancing nutritional support services, with the ultimate goal of promoting optimal health outcomes and enhancing the overall patient experience.