Dev Sunuwar, MS

• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Nutrition and Dietetics from Purbanchal University, Nepal. 

• Maternal child and adolescent nutrition
• Food and nutrition security and malnutrition
• Dietary intervention for the prevention and management of non communicable diseases (NCDs)

My research encompasses the fields of nutrition and public health, with a specific focus on maternal, child, and adolescent nutrition, as well as dietary approaches for managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Mainly, I am dedicated to improving maternal, child, and adolescent nutrition, with a focus on promoting optimal dietary practices and enhancing health outcomes during these crucial developmental stages. Additionally, my research focuses on addressing issues of food and nutrition security to combat malnutrition by ensuring access to nutritious and adequate food resources for individuals and communities. Furthermore, I am interested in exploring dietary interventions aimed at preventing and managing NCDs such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular conditions with the ultimate goal of enhancing public health and well-being through nutrition-focused strategies.

• Sunuwar DR, Sangroula RK, Shakya NS, Yadav R, Chaudhary NK, Pradhan PMS. Effect of nutrition education on hemoglobin level in pregnant women: A quasi-experimental study. PloS ONE. 14(3): e0213982 URL: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0213982 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6428266/            PMID: 30897129  PMCID: PMC6428266

• Sunuwar DR, Singh DR, Pradhan PMS. Prevalence and factors associated with double and triple burden of malnutrition among mothers and children in Nepal: evidence from 2016 Nepal demographic and health survey. BMC Public Health. https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-020-8356-yhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7104542/  PMID: 32223749

• Sunuwar DR, Singh DR, Chaudhary NK, Pradhan PMS, Rai P, Tiwari K (2020) Prevalence and factors associated with anemia among women of reproductive age in seven South and Southeast Asian countries: Evidence from nationally representative surveys PLoS ONE 15(8): e0236449. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0236449 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32790764/  PMCID: PMC7425935

• Sunuwar DR, Singh DR, Adhikari B, Shrestha S, Pradhan PMS. Factors affecting anaemia among women of reproductive age in Nepal: a multilevel and spatial analysis. BMJ Open. 2021;11: e041982. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041982 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33782019/  PMCID: PMC8009228

• Sunuwar DR, Nayaju S, Dhungana RR, Karki K, Pradhan PM, Poudel P, Nepal C, Thapa M, Shakya NS, Sayami M, Shrestha PK. Effectiveness of a dietician-led intervention in reducing glycated haemoglobin among people with type 2 diabetes in Nepal: a single centre, open-label, randomised controlled trial. The Lancet Regional Health-Southeast Asia. 2023 Sep 13. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lansea/article/PIIS2772-3682(23)00145-2/fulltext

• Sunuwar DR, Singh DR, Bohara MP, Shrestha V, Karki K, Pradhan PMS. Association of nutrition knowledge, practice, supplement use, and nutrient intake with strength performance among Taekwondo players in Nepal. Front Nutr. 2022 Nov 14;9:1004288. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1004288. PMID: 36451745; PMCID: PMC9703343.  

• Sunuwar, D.R., Singh, D.R., Pradhan, P.M.S. et al. Factors associated with anemia among children in South and Southeast Asia: a multilevel analysis. BMC Public Health 23, 343 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15265-y PMID: 36793012. 

• Sunuwar, D.R., Bhatta, A., Rai, A. et al. The factors influencing inappropriate child feeding practices among families receiving nutrition allowance in the Himalayan region of Nepal. BMC Nutr 9, 33 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-023-00691-3. PMID: 36803665.