Ms. Wisha Waheed, Lecturer
PhD. Scholar Human Nutrition and Dietetics Lecturer at Department of Clinical Nutrition

PhD Human nutrition and Dietetics from UMT, Lahore (Continued)

2020 _ MS Food, Nutrition & Dietetics (Nur International University, Lahore)

2018_ B.Sc. (Hons) Nutrition (Fatima Memorial College of Medicine and Dentistry, Lahore)

In October, 2021 Ms. Wisha Waheed has joined Nur International University as Lecturer in the Department of Clinical Nutrition. Her area of focus has been academic nutrition and she has been supervising clinical research work of postgraduate students. In addition, Ms. Wisha is passionate about teaching and mentors undergraduate and graduate students in Fundamentals of Nutrition, Nutrition assessment and screening & Medical Nutrition Therapy. Also serving as secretary of Board of Studies (BOS) Department of Clinical Nutrition, member of Program Team for Self-Assessment Report (SAR) BSNS and BOS Department of Food Science & Technology. She is currently pursuing doctorate degree in Human, Nutrition and Dietetics. Outside of academia, she enjoys travelling and exploring nature.

  1. Waheed, W., Latif, S., Tahir, A., Ahmed, A., Imran, A., & Islam, F. (2024). Revolutionizing Food: The Latest Frontiers in Food Science and Technology. In S. Mehta, F. Islam, & A. Imran (Eds.), Innovations in Engineering and Food Science (pp. 133-150). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0819-6.ch006
  2. Ali Ikram, Farhan Saeed, Ramzan Ahmed Noor, Ali Imran, Muhammad Afzaal, Areeba Rasheed, Fakhar Islam, Ahsan Iqbal, Tahir Zahoor, Saima Naz, Wisha Waheed, Muhammad Zia Shahid, Abdul Waheed Khan & Abdela Befa Kinki (2023) A comprehensive review on biochemical and technological properties of rye (Secale cereale L.), International Journal of Food Properties, 26:1, 2212-2228, DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2023.2244697
  3. Waheed, W., Jamil, W., Rahat, T., Zahra, S., Pervaiz, M., Amjad, S., & Raza, Q. (2021). Relationship between Internet Addiction and Dietary Behaviors of Students, Studying in a Teaching Hospital. Int J Nutr Sci December, 6(4), 189-193.
  1. Wisha Waheed, Shazia Ashraf, Laraib Sheikh and Samreen Latif. “Prevalence of Dyslipidemia in Relation to Diet and Physical Activity Among University Students” “International Conference and Expo’’ with the theme “Recent Trends in Clinical Nutrition & Food Sciences” held on February 24-25, 2023 organized by University of Home Economics, Lahore, Pakistan
  2. Rimsha, Wisha Waheed and Alghaiya Tahir. “Evaluation of Vitamin C Intake Among University Students In Relation To Skin Health”. 1st International Pak Korea Nutrition Center (PKNC) Conference on Nutrition and Public Health for Developing Economies: Strategies and Sustainable Solutions held at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad from 7th to 8th November 2022.
  3. Areej, Saima Naz and Wisha Waheed. “Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in relation to dietary intake and physical activity among university students in Pakistan”. 1st International Pak Korea Nutrition Center (PKNC) Conference on Nutrition and Public Health for Developing Economies: Strategies and Sustainable Solutions held at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad from 7th to 8th November 2022.
  4. Asifa Batool, Wisha Waheed and Alghaiya Tahir. “Assessment of eating patterns of young cricketers going to cricket academies in Lahore, Pakistan” 1st International Pak Korea Nutrition Center (PKNC) Conference on Nutrition and Public Health for Developing Economies: Strategies and Sustainable Solutions held at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad from 7th to 8th November 2022.
  5. Elishba Irshad, Wisha Waheed, Saima Naz and Samreen Latif. “Assessment of Total Water Intake Among Breastfeeding Women of Lahore”. 1st International Pak Korea Nutrition Center (PKNC) Conference on Nutrition and Public Health for Developing Economies: Strategies and Sustainable Solutions held at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad from 7th to 8th November 2022.
  6. Fizza Saeed, Wisha Waheed and Samreen Latif. “Association of prolonged screen time with the eating habits of children of 6-11 years”. 1st International Pak Korea Nutrition Center (PKNC) Conference on Nutrition and Public Health for Developing Economies: Strategies and Sustainable Solutions held at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad from 7th to 8th November 2022.
  7. Javeria, Saima Naz and Wisha Waheed. “Association of sleeping patterns with dietary behaviour in relation to BMI among university students” 1st International Pak Korea Nutrition Center (PKNC) Conference on Nutrition and Public Health for Developing Economies: Strategies and Sustainable Solutions held at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad from 7th to 8th November 2022.
  8. Maha Sheikh, Zainab Akbar and Wisha Waheed. “Comparing the impact of homemade breakfast and cafeteria-based breakfast on Gastro-intestinal health among university students: a multi-centered study” 1st International Pak Korea Nutrition Center (PKNC) Conference on Nutrition and Public Health for Developing Economies: Strategies and Sustainable Solutions held at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad from 7th to 8th November 2022.
  9. Syeda Fatima Batool Gardezi, Wisha Waheed and Saima Naz. “Exploring the multifaceted barriers in consumption of Iron and Folic acid supplements (IFA) among women of reproductive age (WRA); A study in Rural and Urban Punjab, Pakistan” 1st International Pak Korea Nutrition Center (PKNC) Conference on Nutrition and Public Health for Developing Economies: Strategies and Sustainable Solutions held at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad from 7th to 8th November 2022.
  1. Research Methodology Workshop – “Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice”, Fatima Memorial College of Medicine and Dentistry held on January 24 – January 26, 2023
  2. Wolters Kluwer OVID Database Training Session 1 (Online) by HEC, Pakistan
  3. One Day workshop on “Introduction to NIVIVO” held at Lahore School of Professional Studies, The University of Lahore, held on February 6, 2020.
  4. Attended Continuing Dietetics & Nutrition Education (CDNE) webinar on “Genetics & Dietary Factors to The Variation In Eating Behavior” (5 April 2021).
  5. Attended 11th Continuing Dietetics & Nutrition Education (CDNE) workshop on “Nutrition in wound healing” (17th August 2018).
  6. Attended 10th Continuing Dietetics & Nutrition Education (CDNE) workshop on “Nutritional Management of Iron Deficiency Anemia” (26th April 2018).
  7. Attended 9th Continuing Dietetics & Nutrition Education (CDNE) workshop on “Subjective Global Assessment” (12th January 2018).
  8. Participated in Young Leader Conference 2018.
  9. Attended 1st International Medical Education Conference on “Future Trends in Health Professions Education” held at FMH College of Medicine & Dentistry & NUR International University (1st & 2nd December 2018).
  10. Attended 8th Continuing Dietetics & Nutrition Education (CDNE) workshop on “Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Obesity and their psychological assessment” (22nd December 2017)
  11. Participated as a delegate in 2nd Annual Conference of Rashid Latif Medical College held on (25th April, 2015)
  12. Attended PCW-National Title Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition held at Ripha International University (6-8 Oct, 2023)
Course Code Subject Credit Hours
CNAD 603 Nutritional Assessment and Screening 3(2-1)
BNS-312/BSNS401 Medical Nutrition Therapy I & II 3(2-1)
FND-702 Advance Medical Nutrition Therapy 3(2-1)
BSNS-406 Genetics and Dietary Interactions 3(3-0)
BSNS-402 Nutritional Counselling Skills 3(2-1)
FND-703 Functional Foods, Ageing & Degenerative Diseases 3(3-0)
FND-701 Therapeutic Role of Macro and Micronutrients 3(2-1)