BIO-DATA (as on Jan. 2016)

1. Name : Dr. PLATEL

2. Designation : Principal Scientist

3. Postal Address : Dept. of Biochemistry & Nutrition, CSIR- Central Food Technological Research Institute, MYSORE – 570 020 Tel # 0821-2514876 Fax # +91-0821-2517233 E-Mail : kalpanaplatel@ gmail.com [email protected]

4. Date of Birth : 07-10-1956 (Seventh October Nineteen Fiftysix)

5. Educational Qualification: ------Degree University Class Year Subjects studied ------B.Sc. Mysore I 1977 Home Science M.Sc. Mysore I 1979 Foods & Nutrition Ph.D. Mysore 2002 Food Science & Nutrition ------

6. Professional Experience :

Duration Position Subjects for teaching / Research Nov.1979 – Part-time Lecturer Foods & Nutrition; Extension education Dec. 1980 Maharani’s College, Mysore Dec.1980 – UGC Research Fellow Studies on dietary iron bioavailability Sept. 1984 1984 Dept. of Food Science & Nutrition, UOM

Oct. 1984 – Lecturer, UOM & Advanced Nutrition; Community Govt. College of Indian Nutrition; Dietetics Sept.1986 Medicine

Oct. 1986 – Technical Officer (Gr.III-2, Nutritional Biochemistry Dec. 1998 3,4) (Nutraceutical aspects of spices) CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru Dec. 1998 – Scientist B Nutritional Biochemistry Dec. 2002 CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru (Nutraceutical aspects of spices) Experimental Nutrition (Micronutrient bioavailability) Dec. 2002 – Scientist Experimental Nutrition Dec. 2006 CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru (Bioavailability of micronutrients) Dec. 2006 – Senior Scientist Experimental Nutrition Dec. 2010 CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru (Bioavailability of micronutrients; fortification of millet flours with iron & zinc)

Dec.2010 – To Principal Scientist Experimental Nutrition date CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru (Bioavailability of trace minerals; Studies on effect of supplemental levels of iron and calcium on zinc status of experimental rats)

7. Research contributions:

a) Influence of spices on digestive juices secretion and composition with particular reference to bile and pancreatic juice; influence of dietary spices on digestive enzymes of pancreas and small intestine and on food transit time.

b) Antidiabetic potential of dietary spices and vegetables in experimental diabetes.

c) Bioavailability of micronutrients -  - carotene, zinc and iron from Indian foods. Inherent and exogenous factors influencing the bioaccessibility of micronutrients from food grains and vegetables. Effect of food processing on mineral bioaccessibility.

d) Utilization of rice bran for health benefits. Nutrient profile of less-known green leafy vegetables.

e) Fortification of millet flours with zinc and iron.

f) Bioaccessibility of trace elements – selenium, copper, manganese & chromium from commonly consumed foods, factors influencing their bioaccessibility

g) Effect of supplemental levels of iron and calcium on zinc status of experimental rats

8. Professional Affiliations:

a. Life Member, Nutrition Society of India b. Life Member, Society of Biological Chemists (India) c. Life Member, Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (India) 9. Academic activities:

Guidance for PhD:

Completed:

1. Studies on the enrichment of millet flours with iron and zinc and strategies to improve the bioavailability of added minerals. Bhumika Tripathi, University of Mysore, 2011.

Currently guiding 4 students:

1. Metal chelator as a possible enhancer of iron & zinc bio- accessibility from food grains. H.E. Shweatha (UOM)

2. Influence of Supplementary levels of iron and Calcium on absorption of zinc in animal models. S.Jayalakshmi (UOM)

3. Content and bioaccessibility of trace minerals- copper, manganese and chromium from staple Indian foods. Meena Kumari (UOM)

4. Selenium content and bioavailability from selected Indian foods. Anjum Khanam (UOM).

Teaching: Involved in teaching nutrition for the past 20 years to students of (1) MSc. Food Technology course, (2) Flour Milling Technology Certificate Course, International School of Milling Technology, CSIR-CFTRI, (3) Degree, post-graduate and diploma courses of the Karnataka State Open University, (4) Lectures for several short term courses conducted by CSIR-CFTRI every year.

Other academic responsibilities:

1. Subject coordinator – Biochemistry & Nutrition: M.Sc. Food Technology, CSIR- CFTRI, Mysuru

2. Subject coordinator – Basic Nutrition: Integrated MSc & PhD in Nutrition Biology, AcSIR, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru

3. Member of Board of Examination of Food Science & Nutrition, University of Mysore.

4. Member of the Board of Studies in Food Science & Nutrition, University of Mysore 5. Member of the Board of Studies in Food Science & Nutrition, Karnataka State Open University, Mysore

6. Member of the Board of Studies in Nutrition & Dietetics, JSS University, Mysore – was involved in formulation of syllabus for MSc. in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics.

7. Served as Chairperson of the Board of Examination, Food science & Nutrition, Karnataka State Open University

8. Was involved in the formulation of syllabus in Food Science & Nutrition, as a member of the Board of Studies in Food science & Nutrition for the Karnataka State Open University.

9. Prepared lecture notes on topics in nutrition for the PG Diploma course in Food Science & Technology of the Indira Gandhi National Open University.

10. Prepared study material the M.Sc. course in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics of Karnataka State Open University

11. Prepared study material for Diploma course in Nutrition & Health Education, Karnataka State Open University, Mysore

12. Served as member of the Editorial Board for course material for Diploma in Nutrition & Health Education, Karnataka State Open University, Mysore

13. Examiner (MSc. Food Science & Nutrition) at the University of Mysore.

10. List of Publications:

58publications (50 research papers, 6 reviews, 1 book chapter) Google Scholar total citations: 1695; h index: 22 Average Journal Impact factor: 2.751

1. Analysis of bitter oranges (Citrus aurantium) and their products for ascorbic acid content - Kalpana A. & Kamal G.Nath (1981). Arogya, 7: 123-124

2. Bioavailability of dietary iron: A Review - – Kalpana A., Poovamma & G.Saraswathi (1987). Arogya, 13: 1-16

3. Resistant starch content of Indian foods - Kalpana Platel & Kantha S.Shurpalekar (1994). Plant Food Human Nutr., 45: 91-95 [JIF:2.416] 4. Influence of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) on growth and blood constituents in albino rats. - Kalpana Platel, Kantha S.Shurpalekar & K.Srinivasan (1993). Die Nahrung (MNFR), 37: 156-160 [JIF:4.909]

5. Effect of dietary intake of freeze dried bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats – Kalpana Platel, Kantha S.Shurpalekar & K.Srinivasan (1995). Die Nahrung (MNFR), 39: 262-268 [JIF:4.909]

6. Effect of orally administered betel leaves (Piper betel Linn) on digestive enzymes of pancreas and intestinal mucosa and bile production in rats. – M. Sandhya Prabhu, G.Saraswathi, Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan (1995). Indian J.Exp.Biol.., 33: 752-756 [JIF:0.753]

7. Digestive enzymes of rat pancreas and small intestine in response to orally administered mint leaf and garlic pearl. – J.N.N.Sharatchandra, Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan (1995). Indian J.Pharmacol., 27: 156-160 [JIF:0.679]

8. Influence of dietary spices or their active principles on digestive enzymes of small intestinal mucosa in rats. - Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan (1996). Int.J.Food Sci.Nutr., 47: 55-59 [JIF:1.202]

9. Plant foods in the management of diabetes mellitus: Vegetables as potential hypoglycaemic agents – A Review. - Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan (1997). Nahrung (MNFR), 41: 68-74 [JIF:4.909]

10.Antidiabetic influence of dietary cumin seeds (Cuminum cymminum) in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats – S.A.Willatgamuwa, Kalpana Platel, G.Saraswathi & K.Srinivasan (1998). Nutr.Res., 18: 131-142 [JIF:2.585]

11.Influence of dietary spices or their active principles on pancreatic digestive enzymes in albino rats. - Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan (2000). Nahrung (MNFR), 44: 42-46 [JIF:4.909]

12.Stimulatory influence of select spices on bile secretion in rats. - Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan (2000). Nutr.Res., 20: 1493-1503 [JIF:2.585]

13.A study of the digestive stimulant action of select spices in experimental rats. - Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan (2001). J.Food Sci.Technol., 38: 358-361 [JIF:2.20] 14.Studies on the influence of dietary spices on food transit time in experimental rats. - Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan (2001). Nutr.Res., 21: 1309 – 1314 [JIF:2.585]

15.Influence of amla fruits (Emblica officinalis) on the bioavailability of iron from staple cereals and pulses. – B.S.Gowri, Kalpana Platel, Jamuna Prakash & K.Srinivasan (2001). Nutr.Res., 21: 1483-1492 [JIF:2.585]

16.Digestive stimulant action of three Indian spice mixes in experimental rats. – Kalpana Platel, Alkananda Rao, G.Saraswathi & K.Srinivasan (2002). Nahrung (MNFR), 46: 394-398 [JIF:4.909]

17.Influence of antioxidant spices on the retention of b-carotene in vegetables during domestic food processing. – G.N.Gayathri, Kalpana Platel, Jamuna Prakash & K.Srinivasan (2003). Food Chemistry, 84: 35-43 [JIF:3.391]

18.In vitro influence of spices / spice active principles on digestive enzymes of rat pancreas and small intestine. – R. Rao, Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan (2003). Nahrung (MNFR), 47: 408-412 [JIF:4.909]

19.Digestive stimulant action of spices: A myth or reality ? - Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan (2004). Indian J.Med.Res., 119: 167-179 [JIF:1.661]

20.Lack of anti-diabetic effect of cumin (Cuminum cymminum) seeds and bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) juice given as single oral dose in rats. - Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan (2004). J.Food Sci.Technol,, 41: 91-94 [JIF:2.20]

21.Food processing to deliver superior nutrition: A role beyond consumer acceptance and convenience. (Technical Review). - Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan (2004). Indian Food Industry, 23 (6): 54 – 57

22.Influence of food acidulants on bioaccessibility of zinc and iron from selected foods grains. – S.Hemalatha, Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan (2005). Molecular Nutrition and Food Research, 49, 950 – 956 [JIF:4.909]

23.Determination of bioaccessibility of b- carotene in vegetables by in vitro methods. – Supriya Veda, Akshaya kamath, Kalpana Platel, Khyrunnisa Begum & K.Srinivasan (2006). Mol. Nutr. Food Res.50, 1047 – 1052 [JIF:4.909] 24.Improved shelf life of rice bran by domestic heat processing and assessment of its dietary consumption in experimental rats – Faiyaz Ahmed, Kalpana Platel, S.Vishwanatha, Shashikala P & K. Srinivasan (2007). J. Sci. Food. Agric., 87, 60 – 67 [JIF:1.879]

25.Zinc and iron content and their bioaccessibility in cereals and pulses consumed in India. – S.Hemalatha, Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan (2007). Food Chem., 102: 1328 – 1336 [JIF:3.391]

26.Influence of germination and fermentation on bioaccessibility of zinc and iron from food grains. - S.Hemalatha, Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan (2007). Eur. J. Clin. Nutr., 61, 342 – 348 [JIF:2.950]

27.Influence of heat processing on the bioaccessibility of zinc from cereals and pulses consumed in India. - S.Hemalatha, Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan (2007). J.Trace Elements Med. Biol.,21, 1 – 7 [JIF:2.491]

28.Comparison of ascorbic acid content of Emblica officinalis fruits determined by different analytical methods. V.Raghu, Kalpana Platel and K.Srinivasan (2007). J.Food Comp.Anal., 20, 529 – 533 [2.259]

29.Varietal differences in the bioaccessibility of b- carotene from mango (Mangifera indica) and papaya (Carica papaya) fruits. – Supriya Veda, Kalpana Platel and K.Srinivasan (2007). J.Agric.Food Chem., 55, 7931 – 7935 [JIF:3.107]

30.Physicochemical characterization of fructooligosaccharides and evaluation of their suitability as a potential sweetener for diabetics – MJ Mabel, PT Sangeetha, Kalpana Platel, Srinivasan K and SG Prapulla (2008). Carbohydrate Research, 343, 56 – 66 [JIF:1.929]

31.Hypotriglyceridemic effect of dietary vanillin in experimental rats. - K.Srinivasan, Kalpana Platel & M.V.L.Rao (2008). Food Res.Tech., 228: 103 – 108

32.Influence of food acidulants and antioxidant spices on the bioaccessibility of β- carotene from yellow-orange and green leafy vegetables. Supriya Veda, Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan. ( 2008). J.Agric. Food Chem., 56: 8714 - 8719 [JIF:3.107]

33.All that you eat is not what you really get! (A Technical Review). Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan ( 2008). Indian Food Industry, 27 (5): 31 – 35

34.Influence of exogenous iron, calcium, protein and common salt on zinc bioaccessibility from cereals and legumes. - S.Hemalatha, Smita Gautam, Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan ( 2009). J.Trace Elem.Med.Biol., 29: 75 - 83 [JIF:2.491]

35.Bioaccessibility of minerals from cereal-based composite meals and Ready-To- Eat foods. SH Bhavyashree, Kalpana Platel, Jamuna Prakash & K.Srinivasan. (2009). J.Food Sci. Technol, 46(5): 431 – 435 [JIF:2.20]

36.Finger millet (Eleucine coracana) flour as a vehicle for fortification with zinc. Bhumika Tripathi and Kalpana Platel. ( 2010). J. Trace Elem.Med.Biol., 24: 46 – 51 [JIF:2.491]

37.Fortification of sorghum (Sorghum vulgare) and pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) flour with zinc. Bhumika Tripathi, Chetana & Kalpana Platel (2010). J.Trace Elem.Med.Biol., 24: 257-262. [JIF:2.491]

38.Bioaccessible mineral content of malted finger millet (Eleusine coracana), wheat (Triticum aestivum) and barley (Hordeum vulgare). – Kalpana Platel, Sushma W. Eipeson & K.Srinivasan ( 2010). J.Agric.Food Chem., 58: 8100–8103. [JIF:3.107]

39.Influence of β-carotene rich vegetables on the bioaccessibility of zinc and iron from food grains. - Smita Gautam, Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan ( 2010). Food Chem., 122: 668-672 [JIF:3.391]

40.Amelioration of hyperglycemia and its associated complications by finger millet (Eleusine coracana) seed coat matter in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. - S.Shobana, M.R.Harsha, Kalpana Platel, K.Srinivasan, N.G.Malleshi (2010). Br.J.Nutr., 104: 1787-1795. [JIF:3.342]

41.Higher bioaccessibility of iron and zinc from food grains in presence of garlic and onion. - Smita Gautam, Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan (2010). J.Agric.Food Chem., 58: 8426–8429. [JIF:3.107]

42.Enhanced bioaccessibility of β-carotene from yellow-orange and green leafy vegetables by domestic heat processing. - Supriya Veda, Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan (2010). Int.J.Food Sci. Technol., 45: 2201-2207. [JIF: 1.354]

43.Iron fortification of finger millet (Eleucine coracana) flour with EDTA and folic acid as co-fortificants. Bhumika Tripathi & Kalpana Platel (2011). Food Chem., 126: 537 – 542. [JIF:3.391]

44.Promoting influence of combinations of amchur, β-carotene-rich vegetables and Allium spices on the bioaccessibility of zinc and iron from food grains. - Smita Gautam, Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan (2011). Int.J.Food Sci.Nutr., 62(5): 518- 24. [JIF:1.202]

45.Sensory acceptability of iron fortified millet products. Bhumika Tripathi, R.Ravi, Prakash & Kalpana Platel (2011). Int.J.Food Sci. Nutr; 62(6): 651-59. [JIF:1.202]

46.Sensory characteristics of zinc fortified millet products. Bhumika Tripathi, R.Ravi, Maya prakash & Kalpana Platel (2013). Int.J.Food Properties; 16: 983-94. [JIF:0.906]

47. Double fortification of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) and finger millet (Eleucine coracana L. Gaertn) flours with iron and zinc. B.Tripathi, K.Platel*, & K.Srinivasan (2012).J. Cereal Sci. 55: 195 – 201. [JIF:2.094]

48. Influence of combinations of promoter and inhibitor on the bioaccessibility of iron and zinc from food grains. S.Gautam, K.Platel, & K.Srinivasan (2011). Int. J.Food Sci. Nutr.62 (8): 826 - 834. [JIF:1.202]

49. Assessment of zinc deficiency and effect of dietary carrot, amchur and onion on zinc status during repletion in zinc-deficient rats. S. Gautam, K. Platel and K.Srinivasan (2012). J. Sci. Food and Agric.92: 165–170. [JIF:1.879]

50. Antihypercholesterolaemic influence of dietary tender cluster beans (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) in cholesterol fed rats. S.Pande, Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan (2012). Indian Journal of Medical Research, 135: 401 – 406. [JIF:1.661]

51. Feasibility in fortification of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) and pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) flour with iron Bhumika Tripathi & Kalpana Platel. LWT - Food Science and Technology 50 (2013) 220 – 225. [JIF:2.468]

52. Bioavailability of minerals from plant foods – An update. Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan (2015) Critical Reviews in Food Science & Nutrition (In Press). DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2013.781011 [JIF:5.176]

53. Compromised zinc status of experimental rats as a consequence of prolonged iron and calcium supplementation. S. Jayalakshmi & Kalpana Platel (2015). Indian Journal of Medical Research (In Press). [JIF:1.661]

54. Bioaccessibility of selenium, selenomethionine and selenocysteine from foods and influence of heat processing on the same. Anjum Khanam & Kalpana Platel (2016). Food Chemistry 194:1293-1299 [JIF:3.391]

55. Influence of domestic processing on the bioaccessibility of selenium from selected food grains and composite meals. Anjum Khanam & Kalpana Platel (2015). J Food Sci Technol. DOI 10.1007/s13197-015-2075-x [JIF: 2.20] 56. Disodium Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) as an enhancer of iron and zinc bioaccessibility from select cereals and pulses. Shweatha.H.E & Kalpana Platel (2016). Malaysian Journal of Nutrition 22 (1): 163– 172.

57. Iron and zinc bioaccessibility from sprouted, malted and fermented grains as influenced by disodium EDTA. Shweatha.H.E & Kalpana Platel (2016). Indian Journal of Nutrition & Dietetics. 53(2):141-152.

58. Supplemental levels of iron and calcium interfere with repletion of zinc status in zinc- deficient animals. S.Jayalakshmi & Kalpana Platel (2016). Food and Function, 7:2288 - 2293. [JIF: 2.791]

Book Chapter:

1. Millet flours as a vehicle for fortification with iron and zinc. Kalpana Platel. In: Handbook of Food Fortification and Health: From concepts to public health applications. V.R Preedy, R.Srirajaskanthan & V.B.Patel (eds). Vol.1, pp 115 – 123, 2013.

Popular science articles:

1. Biofortification to combat micronutrient malnutrition. Kalpana Platel (2004). Special Souvenir, XXXVI Annual Meet, Nutrition Society of India.

2. Biofortification: The promise of the future to eliminate micronutrient malnutrition. Kalpana Platel (2004). Verve-ICE, International Food Technology Club.

3. Spice up your diet to improve digestion. Kalpana Platel (2005). Zest-ICE. International Food Technology Club.

4. Fortifying food - Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan (2006). Science Reporter, Aug. 2006, 23-26.

11. Invited talks:

1. Vegetables as potential hypoglycaemic agents. Symposium on Diabetes. Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Mysore. June 1998.

2. Formulations of complementary / weaning / paediatric / high energy and nutrient-rich foods for vulnerable groups through ICDS – An overview of the biochemical and nutrition aspects. Brain-storming session on improving nutrition of rural poor through community-bases food processing, CFTRI, Mysore. Aug.1999.

3. Current perspectives in the management of diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular and rheumatic diseases. Technical seminar, CFTRI, Mysore, Feb.2002

4. Nutrition for infants and children. Symposium on nutrition. Indian Academy of Paediatrics, Mysore Chapter, CFTRI, Mysore. April 2003.

5. Biofortification to combat micronutrient deficiency. Colloquium on Plant proteins and national nutrition security . Solae Company and CFTRI. CFTRI, Mysore. March 2004.

6. Health implications of using primary, secondary and tertiary processed foods. UGC- sponsored symposium on Processed foods and health concerns – Newer aspects. Maharani’s Science College for Women, Mysore. July 2004.

7. Biofortification. Discussion by CASNA on Role of ethnic foods in nutrition. CFTRI, Mysore. August 2004.

8. Biofortification: Harnessing agricultural technology to improve health. Colloquium on Novel proteins in nutrition and health. Solae Company and CFTRI. Mysore. March 2005.

9. Biofortification: Harnessing agricultural technology to improve health. Seminar on Biodiversity for food security. Yuvaraja’s College, Mysore. June 2005.

10. Spices: A look beyond taste and flavour enhancement. Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore. July 2006.

11. Food and Nurtition: The changing scenario. UGC Refresher Course, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupathi. Feb.2007.

12. Spices and herbs: Providers of bioactive compounds. UGC-sponsored national seminar on Functional foods for health promotion and disease prevention. Department of Food science and Nutrition, University of Mysore. Feb.2008.

13. Improving the bioavailability of micronutrients – Food based strategies. Seminar on Contemporary issues in food and nutrition. Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Mysore. Nov.2008.

14. Micronutrient bioavailability: Encash more from what you consume! Technical seminar, CFTRI, Mysore. Feb.2009 15. Balance your diet to maintain optimal health. National seminar on Ayurvedic nutraceutical research and brain storming session, Ayurvedic Nutraceuticals Research Institute, Bangalore. Nov.2009.

16. Digestive stimulant action of spices: Experimental authentication. 43rd Annual National Conference of the Indian Dietetic Association, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, 3rd & 4th of December 2010.

17. Strategies to enhance the bioavailability of micronutrients from your diet”. National conference on “Recent Advances in Micronutrient Research”; Karnataka State Higher Education Council, Bangalore, 17 May 2012.

18. Strategies to improve micronutrient intake and bioavailability. State level seminar on “Vitamins & minerals – importance in health and disease management”; JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Mysore, 29 September 2012.

19. Biofortification: Harnessing agriculture to combat malnutrition. World Food Day celebration, Department of Studies in Food Science & Nutrition, University of Mysore, 16 October 2012.

20. Spices as potential nutraceuticals. Defense Food Research Laboratory, September 25, 2013

21. Nutrition during infancy and childhood. National workshop on “Pathyahara – A practical approach”; SDM College of & Hospital, Hassan, 9 May 2014.

22. Food-based strategies to combat malnutrition. One day seminar on “Changing profile of malnutrition in India”; Department of Food Science & Nutrition, University Of Mysore, 9 January 2015.

23. Strategies to improve micronutrient intake and bioavailability. CDE Programme at JSS Dental College and Hospital, Mysuru, 29 December 2015.

24. Empowering women to ensure food and nutrition security. Plenary talk at Women’s Science Congress, 2016, University of Mysore, 6 January 2016.

Posters presented at National & International conferences:

1. Fortification of finger millet flour with zinc Bhumika Tripathi & Kalpana Platel [Annual Meeting of Nutrition Society of India., Chennai, Nov. 2008] 2. Hypocholesterolemic influence of dietary cluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonboloba) powder in experimental rats. Shubhra Pande Kalpana Platel, & K.Srinivasan [Annual Meeting of Nutrition Society of India., Chennai, Nov. 2008]

3. Influence of β- carotene rich sources and curcumin on the bioaccessibility of zinc and iron from food grains. Smita Gautam, Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan [Annual Meeting of Nutrition Society of India, Chennai, Nov. 2008]

4. Bhumika Tripathi & Kalpana Platel. Fortification of finger millet flour with iron. (Emerging Trends in Biotechnology, Biotechnological Research Society of India Varanasi, Dec. 2009)

5. Smitha Gautam, Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan. Garlic (Allium sativa) and onion (Allium cepa) promote the bioaccessibility of zinc and iron from food grains (78th Annual Meeting of SBC, Pune, Oct.2009)

6. Bhumika Tripathi & Kalpana Platel. Sorghum and pearl millet flours as a vehicle for fortification with zinc. (Int. Workshop on Micronutrients, New Delhi, Oct. 2009)

7. Smitha Gautam, Kalpana Platel & K.Srinivasan. Promoting influence of β-carotene rich vegetables and onion on the bioaccessibility of zinc and iron from food grains (Int. Workshop on Micronutrients and Child Health, New Delhi, Oct. 2009)

8. Bioaccessibility of iron from food grains as influenced by EDTA. Shweatha.H.E and Kalpana Platel [Annual Conference of Nutrition Society of India, NIN, Hyderabad, November 2013].

9. Compromised zinc status of experimental rats as a consequence of iron and calcium supplementation. Jayalakshmi S and Kalpana Platel [International Food Convention, AFST(I), CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore, Dec.2013].

10. Bioaccessibility of copper, manganese and chromium from food grains. Meena Kumari and Kalpana Platel [International Food Convention, AFST (I), CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore, Dec.2013].

11. Bioaccessibility of selenium from Indian Foods. Anjum Khanam & Kalpana Platel [International Food Convention, AFST(I), CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore, Dec.2013].

12. HE Shweatha & Kalpana Platel. “Bioaccessibility of iron and zinc from food grains as influenced by EDTA” Poster presented at 2nd International Workshop on Micronutrient and Child Health (MCHWS-2014), New Delhi, November 2014.

13. Meena Kumari & Kalpana Platel. “Influence of heat processing on the bioaccessibility of copper and manganese from Indian cereals and pulses”. Oral presentation at 46th National Conference of the Nutrition Society of India, Ludhiana, November 2014. [Won the Best oral presentation award]

Talks to spread nutrition awareness: 1. All India NCC Camp, Pandavapura. Oct.2000. 2. Vidyodaya Arts and Commerce First Grade College, T.Narasipura, Aug.2004.

3. Swamy Vivekananda Youth Movement, Saragur. April 2005. 4. Akshara Dasoha Training Programme, Mysore. Aug.2005. 5. Mahajana First Grade College, Mysore. Sep.2005.

6. Sadvidya Composite Pre-university College, Mysore. Sep.2007.

7. Interactive session on Health, hygiene, nutrition and adolescence. All India Mahila Samskruthika Sanghatane, Mysore. Dec.2007.

8. Govt.High School, Tandavapura, September 13, 2013 9. Rotary Brindavan, Mysore, 2013 10. NCC Camp, Mysore, 2013. 11. Summer School Programme for Government Schools,CSIR- CFTRI, Mysuru, 2012

12. Summer School Programme for Government Schools,CSIR- CFTRI, Mysuru, 2013

13. Summer School Programme for Government Schools,CSIR- CFTRI, Mysuru, 2014

14. Summer School Programme for Government Schools,CSIR- CFTRI, Mysuru, 2015

Societal activities:

1. As the major resource person, I was instrumental in analyzing the diets served at the canteen of Bharatiya Note Mudrana Pvt.Ltd., Mysore, and providing menu plans to meet the requirements of the employees. (1997)

2. Energy and protein adequacy of the meals served at the canteen of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Ltd. were calculated and suggestions to improve the same were provided. (2001)

3. Upon the request of Ms.P.T.Usha, the internationally renowned sprinter, the diets being provided to the trainees at Usha School of Athletics, Kozhikode, Kerala, were analyzed. Menu plans with improved nutritional content were provided, to make up for the deficit in meeting the RDA. (2002) 4. Served as a resource person in imparting nutrition knowledge to the cooks of the midday meal scheme of the Government of Karnataka.

5. Nutrition lectures were given to members of Stree Mahila Federation (self help groups) from various villages around Mysuru.

6. Member of a project (12th five-year project) entitled “S&T interventions to combat malnutrition in women and children”, wherein nutrition intervention will be provided to anganwadi children, by supplementing their meal with nutritious products developed by CSIR-CFTRI.

7. Upon the request of the Government of Karnataka, diets served at prisons and at residential schools and hostels of the Social Welfare department of the Government of Karnataka were analyzed with respect to their nutrient adequacy, and appropriate suggestions for improvement were given.

8. Was actively involved in the preparation of ready-to-eat foods for victims of the Latur earthquake (1993), Gujarat earthquake (2001), tsunami (2004), and Uttarakhand floods (2013).

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