Ms Candida Khan

Specialisations

• Eating Disorders
• Flexibility
• High cholesterol
• Malnutrition
• Nutrient Deficiencies
• Nutrition
• Obesity
• Strength Training
• Weight Management

Education

Qualifications

• B.Sc, M.Sc (Nutrition), Diploma (ICDN)

Registrations

Health and Wellness Youth Award (2019)
Shortlisted for Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs Youth Awards (2015, 2018, 2019)
Completed The President’s Award of Trinidad and Tobago (Bronze, Silver, Gold) (2010)

Awards and Recognitions

Health and Wellness Youth Award (2019)
Shortlisted for Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs Youth Awards (2015, 2018, 2019)
Completed The President’s Award of Trinidad and Tobago (Bronze, Silver, Gold) (2010)

Memberships

Member of Trinidad and Tobago Student Association (UWI Mona)
Member of Health Fitness & Adventure Fraternity
Member of Catholic Students Movement
Engagement Coordinator for TTANDi (2017)

Research & Publications

“Assessment of nutritional status and physical activity level in persons residing at homes for the elderly in Trinidad” – MSc Research Project (2017)
“Iron Deficiency Anemia Awareness and Its Relation to Dietary Habits of First Year Students at The University of the West Indies St. Augustine Campus” – BSc Research Project (2014)

Experience

Candida Khan, known as Didi, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Master of Science degree. She has extensive experience working in both the public and private health sectors in Trinidad. Her career encompasses roles within corporate international health companies and local research institutions. Her work focuses on promoting health and wellness, aiming to reduce the prevalence of chronic diseases in the community. Didi is the author of several recipe books available on Amazon, including '50 Guiltless Chocolate Recipes', 'Simple, Quick and Easy Recipes', 'Didi's Motivational Booklet', and 'Managing Your Diabetes'. She has also ventured into marketing her line of healthy snacks. Her achievements include being awarded the Gestalt Woman Leader of 2022, second place at the International Elevate Youth Academy in 2020, and the Health and Wellness Youth Awards in 2019. She has been recognized as a Youth Influencer by the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs and has received a Certificate of Achievement in 2020. Didi continues enhancing her health care professional expertise through ongoing education and certification. She offers multiple programs that provide various health and wellness programs tailored to different needs. The Bronze Program offers three 30-minute virtual sessions per month, focusing on practical advice for sustainable habit changes. The Lifestyle Program includes three one-hour virtual sessions for dietary assessments and personalized meal plans suited to individual preferences and health goals. The Premium Program features comprehensive one-hour sessions covering nutrition therapy, healthy cooking, exercise, and grocery shopping tours. Didi also runs courses like the Lifestyle Disease Management Course and Basics of Healthy Cooking to address lifestyle diseases and promote healthy eating habits, along with the Wellness Walkthrough, which teaches mindful eating and grocery shopping skills.