Chittaranjan Yajnik
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Prof. Chittaranjan Yajnik is a medical scientist from Pune, India, who is a specialist in Diabetes research and maternal nutrition.[1][2][3]
Yajnik is known for his work on the topic of the ‘thin-fat’ Indian, which explains that, though not obese by international criteria, Indians are adipose (have a high body fat percentage). He has work in the field of intrauterine programming of diabetes and was successful in showing a possible role of maternal micronutrient nutrition in its aetiology.[4]
External links
- Profile of Dr. Yajnik at WHO website
- A presentation by Dr. Yajnik regarding the concept of 'Thin Fat Indian'
References
- ↑ Chan, Juliana C. N.; Malik, Vasanti; Jia, Weiping; Kadowaki, Takashi; Yajnik, Chittaranjan S.; Yoon, Kun-Ho; Hu, Frank B. (2009-05-27). "Diabetes in Asia". JAMA. 301 (20): 2129–40. doi:10.1001/jama.2009.726. ISSN 0098-7484. PMID 19470990.
- ↑ "2 out of 3 IT professionals at risk for diabetes, heart disease: Study - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2017-03-25.
- ↑ "81% men in cities are vitamin B12 deficient - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2017-03-25.
- ↑ "WHO | Ad hoc Working Group Members". www.who.int. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
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