PRECIOUS ATTAH

Motivated and detail oriented nutrition focused professional with a strong background in microbiology, food safety, and functional nutrition research. Experienced in community nutrition outreach, dietary survey work, and laboratory based research. Passionate about dietary assessment, diet quality, and population level approaches to improving cardiometabolic health. Seeking graduate training in Nutrition with a focus on research and public health applications.

Undergraduate Research Project, Kwara State University, Production of Fructooligosaccharides Using Spoilt Banana: 

• Conducted laboratory research on the isolation of fungi responsible for enzyme activity involved in fructooligosaccharide production.
• Studied fructooligosaccharides as prebiotic dietary fibers with low caloric value and minimal impact on blood sugar levels.
• Gained experience in microbial isolation, enzyme activity analysis, data documentation, and interpretation of nutrition related findings.
• Developed interest in functional foods and their role in diet quality and metabolic health.

Research Assistant Kwara State University, Nigeria, 09/01/19 - 12/31/19: 

• Supported data collection, laboratory documentation, and organization of research records.
• Helped with basic data organization and summary of findings related to food quality and dietary components.
• Participated in literature review and preparation of research notes and reports.

• Dietary assessment and diet quality
• Functional foods and dietary fiber
• Nutrition related chronic disease risk
• Food choice behavior and population nutrition
• Public health nutrition

Nutrition and Health Survey Assistant (Part Time / Volunteer), Lagos 08/01/23 - 07/31/24, 

• Assisted with the collection of nutrition and lifestyle data using structured questionnaires in community settings.
• Supported surveys focused on food choices, meal patterns, dietary habits, and lifestyle behaviors among adults and households.
• Performed data entry and organization using Microsoft Excel to support basic analysis and reporting.
• Helped summarize common dietary trends and nutrition related challenges observed within the community.
• Supported record keeping and reporting for nutrition and health related activities.