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PINEDA, Karen Leslie L.
PINEDA, Karen Leslie L.
Asst. Prof. Karen Leslie L. Pineda, MSPH
Department of Sports Science | Center for Health Research and Movement Science
Academic Qualifications
Research Highlights
Research Interests
Academic Qualifications
Degrees
- 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.