Biography
Elvina Chinenye Ugwu is a lecturer in the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics at the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno, Enugu State. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and a Master's degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, with a specialization in Community/Public Health Nutrition, from the University of Ibadan.
She is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist with professional experience spanning both institutional practice and private dietetic consultancy. Elvina is an active member of professional bodies, including the Dietitians Association of Nigeria (DAN) and the Association of Nigerian Dietitians (AND).
Passionate about advancing nutrition and health outcomes, she is committed to teaching, research, and evidence-based practice. Her research interests focus on non-communicable diseases, community nutrition, and public health nutrition.Academic Details
Courses Taught
NUT 101- Introduction to Human Nutrition and DIetitics|100 Level; NUT 202- Introduction to Clinical Nutrition|200 Level; SUMAS-NUT 311 - Introduction to Nutrition Care Process|300 Level; NUT 302- Diet Therapy & Hospital Practice 1|300 Level; NUD 411- Community Nutrition|400 Level; NUD 421- Diet Therapy and Hospital Practice II|400 Level; NUD 414- Public Health Nutrition|400 Level; NUD 422- Clinical Practice|400 Level
Research Profiles
Education & Qualifications
Human Nutrition and DieteticsUniversity of Ibadan
Human Nutrition and DieteticsUniversity of Nigeria Nsukka
Work Experience
2025Lecturer II at State University of Medical and Applied Sciences–Present
Date
2023Nutritionist volunteer at Primary Health Care , Ministry of Health, Lafia–Present
2024
2021Consultant Dietitian at China Harbor Engineering Company , Kadaroko branch–Present
2022
2019Dietitian-Nutritionist Intern at University of Nigerian Teaching Hospital–Present
2020
2017Nutritionist at Dalhatu Araf Teaching Hospital (current Nasarawa State Teaching Hospital)–Present
2018
2016Headmistress/ Class teacher at Primerose Nursery and Primary School, Nsukka, Enugu State–Present
2017