Membership Status:
Full Member
Home Country:
Ghana
Institution:
University of Ghana
Current Address:
Dept of Nutrition and Food Science
University of Ghana
Legon
Ghana
Phone:
(+233) 24 4201990 (Cell)
(+233) 21 513294 (O)
(+233) 21 405713 (H)
Fax:
(+233) 21 513294
E-mail:
rackatia@ug.edu.gh
pkwaidoo@hotmail.com
Education
M.Phil. Student - Nutrition
Research Interests
· Breastfeeding interventions and compliance
· Socio-cultural determinants of maternal and child health/nutrition
· Nutrition and Infection
· Nutrition of hospitalized patients
Experience
Research Assistant (Nutritional Anthropometrist)
WHO/MGRS ( Ghana Site)
Teaching Assistant (Nutrition)
Dept. of Nutrition and Food Science
University of Ghana . Legon, Accra
Nutritional Research /Consultant/Facilitator/Trainer
Malaria Assess Project (Dodowa District Healthcare Facility)
Nutrition Research Assistant (interviewer and anthropometrist) for Plan Ghana micro-credit scheme with education evaluation in Assesewa and Bawjiase conducted by Dept. Of Nutrition and Food Science
Research Assistant (interviewer and anthropometrist nutrient data analyst) for Uniliver Mini project on Breakfast habits among School Children in Greater Accra Region conducted by Dept. Of Nutrition and Food Science
Nutritional data analyst (Food composition, anthropometry and general statistical data analysis)
Local French Translator.
Professional Accreditation
· World Food Safety Organisation (WFSO) Internal Food Auditor
· Food Safety Management System- (HACCP) Certification No: 1230
Membership
· Ghana Science Association