SEMINIANO, Abegail V.

SEMINIANO, Abegail V.

Abegail V. Seminiano’s role as a Registered Nutritionist Dietitian is underpinned by a robust academic foundation and unwavering dedication. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Santo Tomas and completed her Master’s in Applied Nutrition with a minor in Community Development at the University of the Philippines-Los Baños, supported by a full scholarship from the Department of Science and Technology. Ms. Seminiano’s extensive work experience highlights her commitment to her profession. She has served as a Training Specialist for the Department of Welfare and Development-MIMAROPA, making notable contributions to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. Additionally, she held the role of Project Development Officer for the Supplementary Feeding Program within the same department from March 2017 to 2019. Her practical experience includes positions such as Local Field Researcher at the Food and Nutrition Research Institute-DOST and a Community Nutrition Practicum Supervisor at Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines Inc. In her career, Ms. Seminiano has consistently showcased her commitment to nutrition and well-being, serving as a Nutritionist-Dietitian at the Department of Welfare and Development-NCR Marillac Hills in 2014 and as a valued Nutrition Advisor at Abbott Laboratories for several years, making substantial contributions.

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Academic Qualifications

Research Highlights

Research Interests

Academic Qualifications

Degrees

  • Master of Science in Applied Nutrition Minor in Community Development, University of the Philippines – Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
  • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines

Research Highlights

  • Local Field Researcher, Updating of the Nutritional Status of Filipino Population: Local Level, Food, Health and Nutrition Survey, DOST-FNRI. 
  • Local Field Researcher, 2015 Updating of the Nutritional Status of Filipino Children and Other Population Groups, DOST-FNR.

Research Interests

  • Her research interests encompass Maternal and Young Child Nutrition as well as Nutrition Program Management.

Courses Handled

Major Recognitions

Professional Activities

Courses Handled

  • FT 7418 – Introduction to Human Nutrition
  • FT 7418L – Introduction to Human Nutrition Laboratory
  • ND 7319L – Public Health Nutrition Laboratory
  • ND 7324L – Nutrition Education Laboratory 
  • ND 733L  – Basic Foods I Laboratory 
  • ND 736L – Basic Nutrition I Laboratory
  • ND 739L – Basic Nutrition II Laboratory 
  • ND 7312L – Food Service System I Laboratory
  • ND 7320L – Food Service System II Laboratory
  • ND 7321L – Food and Nutrition Research 2 Laboratory
  • ND 7323L – Nutrition Therapy 2 Laboratory 
  • ND 7326 – Nutrition in Seminar Laboratory
  • ND 7326L – Nutrition in Seminar Laboratory
  • ND 7313L – Fundamentals of Food Technology
  • ND 7314L  – Nutrition in the Life Stages 1 Laboratory

Major Recognitions

  • Child Welfare and Nutrition Advocate – Department of Social Welfare and Development-MIMAROPA, December 2022
  • 2018 Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) – National Nutrition Council, August 2018

Professional Activities

  • Resource Speaker, Gabay sa Malusog na Pagdadalang Tao, Bulacan Medical Center (2023)
  • Resource Speaker, Why Breastfeed? Significance and Helpful Tips, DSWD-MIMAROPA Field Office, Malate, Manila (2022)
  • Resource Speaker, Valuable Tips to a Healthy Living, DSWD-NCR Field Office, Sampaloc Manila (2022)
  • Resource Speaker, Heart Healthy Nutrition Tips, Pinamalayan Doctors Hospital, Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro (2022)
  • Resource Speaker, Heart-Supportive Dietary Recommendations, Grace Mission Hospital, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro (2022)
  • Member, Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines (NDAP), 2019 – Present

Selected Publications

Selected Publications