Master of Science in Public Health, University of the Philippines – Manila, Philippines, 2002
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, St. Scholastica’s College – Manila, Philippines, 1991
Non-Degrees
Certificate of Completion as Sports Nutrition Specialist, National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) – United States of America, 2012
Certificate of Training in Diabetes Education, The Philippine Association of Diabetes Educators (PADE) and The Association of Diabetes Nurse Educators of the Philippines (ADNEP), 2007
Certificate of Training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management and Adult Weight Management, Commission on Dietetic Registration – United States of America, 2005
Research Highlights
Eating Habits of College Students Relative to Obesity
Research Interests
Sports Nutrition and Hydration
Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Selected Population Groups
Nutrient Intake and Health Status (Overweight/Obesity, Hypertensive, Diabetic, and others) of Selected Population Groups
Courses Handled
Major Recognitions
Professional Activities
Courses Handled
Major Recognitions
Sports Nutritionist, 29th SEA Games Philippine Delegation – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2017
International Publication Awardee, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2016
Sports Nutritionist, SEA Games Philippine Delegation – Jakarta, Indonesia, 1997
Sports Nutritionist, SEA Games Philippine Delegation – Chiang Mai, Thailand, 1995
Professional Activities
Internship Supervisor, Department of Sports Science – University of Santo Tomas College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Consultant, Sports Nutrition Unit, Medical and Sports Science Services, Philippine Sports Commission
Member, Nutritionist Dietitian Association of the Philippines
Member, Philippine Association of Overweight and Obesity
Member, American Overseas Dietetic Association
Selected Publications
CB Gonzalez-Suarez, K Lee-Pineda, N Caralipio, Karen Grimmer, E Sibug, Z Velasco. ‘Is What Filipino Children Eat Between Meals Associated with Body Mass Index?’ Asia Pac J Public Health 2015; 27 (2): NP650-N661
C.B. Gonzalez-Suarez, K. Lee-Pineda , M.T.G. Zamora, E.O. Sibug , Z.F. Velasco, K. Grimmer-Somers. ‘Cardiovascular Fitness and Caloric Intake in Filipino Obese Children: an Observational Study’ Asian Journal of Clinical Nutrition 4 (3): 88-97, 2012
A Byron & K Lee-Pineda. Practical Tips in Finding the Evidence: An Allied Health Primer. Chapter 8 Nutrition. 2009. UST Publishing House.