Prof. (Dr.) Neeru Bala
Prof. (Dr.) Neeru Bala
Professor

Department
Department of Food, Nutrition and Public Health
Area of Specialization
FOOD SCIENCE & APPLIED NUTRITION
Phone No
9451839110
E-mail
neeru.bala@shuats.edu.in, neeru,bala@shiats.edu.in, neerubala50@gmail.com

Educational Qualification
DegreeUniversity/BoardYear
Ph.DAllahabad University, Allahabad2003
M.ScAllahabad University, Allahabad1995
B.ScAllahabad University, Allahabad1992


Professional Summary

Designation                     : Associate Professor

Area of Specialization        : Food Science and Applied Nutrition

School                            : Ethelind College of Home Science

Department                     : Department of Foods Nutrition and Public

                                           Health

Date of first Appointment in the SHUATS:  09-06-1995

Exam. Passed

Board/ University

Subjects

Year

High School

U.P. Board

Maths, Biology, Hindi, English, Social Science,

1985

 

Intermediate

U.P. Board

Biology, physics, Chemistry, Hindi, English

1987

B.Sc. (Home Economic

Allahabad University

Food & Nutrition, Home Mgt. Child Development, Extension, Textile & Clothing

1993

M.Sc. Food Science & Applied Nutrition

Allahabad University

Statistics & Research Methodology Biochemistry, Advance Nutrition, Food Microbiology, Food Analysis, Experimental Cookery, Diet Therapy

1995

Ph. D.                       

Allahabad University

Science

2003

Neeru BalA, Presently Working As A Associate Professor, Department Of Food Nutrition And Public Health,SHUATS, Prayagraj.

Previously She Had Experience As A Training Assistant/Training Associate (Home Science)in KVK Allahabad

Total Teaching and research Experience:  25 YEARS.

Research Projects: National 03 

                           As PI- 01

                           As Co PI-02

Research paper published in National /International journals: 67

Published popular articles: 41

Ph.D. Thesis Guided: 4

Ph.D. Thesis Guiding: 6

Awards/Honours:

  1. Young Scientist award from Bioved Society in year 2012.
  1. Third prize for poster presentation in 3rd Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Science Congress, Organized by SHIATS, Allahabad, UPCAR and UPSAAS 14-16, 2015

Responsibilities

  1. University EL Coordinator
  2. Co-Coordinator- Center of Excellence for Nutri-farm Scheme (A state government scheme- For value addition and product development from maize) - sanctioned by state government (U.P.).
  3. Member of School Registration Committee. (2010-2019)
  4. Member of examination Committee. (2019-till date)

      

Guest lecture organized:

  • “Emerging food borne diseases: An evolving public health challenge”delivered byDr. Ali JafarAbedi, Assistant Professor in Department of Community Medicine, J.N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, held on 20th November 2014 at Department of Foods and Nutrition, Ethelind School of Home Science, SHIATS, Allahabad.

Conference organized:

  • Organized National Conference on “Nutritional, Functional and Safety Challenges of Food and Health Issues in the Current Scenario” on 6th – 7th October, 2016

Training programs organized:

  • For practicing farmers / farm women  - 130
  • Vocational training programs for rural youth - 70
  • For extension functionaries - 09
  • Laboratory Instrumentation from 16th to 24th September 2013 in Department of Foods and Nutrition, Ethelind School of Home Science, SHIATS Allahabad.
  • HACCP from 15th to 1ST October 2013 in Department of Foods and Nutrition, Ethelind School of Home Science, SHIATS Allahabad.
  • Number of trainings conducted under COE – 9
  • Number of trainings co-coordinated  under Nutri Farm Scheme –424

    

Student related co-curricular activities, extension and field based activities

  • Organized National Nutrition Week in Halina School of Home Science From1st to 7thSeptember, 2010. 
  • Conducted study tour program to research institutions visits SIAMA, Mango research station, women empowerment center, Sugar cane research Institute from
  • Organized an Educational visit of PoorvaSansthan (Food processing unit) Allahabad on 10th November, 2010. 
  • Conducted study tour program to educational center of Varanasi on
  • Conducted study tour program to educational centers of nutrition, organic farming etc. on
  • Organized National Nutrition Week in Ethelind School of Home Science on 1st to 7th September, 2015. 

               

 

 


Expertise

Food Nutrition and Applied Nutrition


Projects

Project Completed

Co-PI:

  1. Project entitled “Development of low cost nutritious weaning foods and mechanism for its application in combating malnutrition in rural areas”. Funded By DST New Delhi, Duration: Three years

As PI

  1. Project entitled“Strategic approaches for value addition and promotionof underutilized vegetable crops for combating iron deficiency in Allahabad district”Funded by UPCAR(U.P.) Duration: Three years
  2. Nutritional status and dietary practices of Kalpvaasis at the KumbhaMela,Allahabad. Senctioned by SHIATS, Allahabad

Publications

Research paper published in National /International journals:

National

  1. Neerubala, Verma, A. and Verma, R. (2011) Empowerment of rural women through kitchen gardening. The Allahabad FarmerVol.LX VI,No.2,page No.43-48, NAAS rating : 1.6
  2. Verma,A. Neerubala and I Lyngwa (2011) Study On The Organoleptic Properties of nutritious papad. New Agriculturist .22 (1) : 127-131, NAAS rating : 4.17
  3. Verma,A. Neerubala and Singh, S. (2011) Nutritional evalution of products developed by incorporating dehydratrd mushroom flour (Variety-Agaricusbisporos) in wheat Flour. New Agriculturist . 22 (1): 123-126, NAAS rating : 4.17
  4. ShilpaAmarya, AnishaVerma and Neerubala (2011) development of orange, carrot, sesame seeds candy through value addition with basil. Journal of Natural Resource and Development. 3(2): 73-77
  5. Neerubala and Verma, A(2012) Novel Intervention in transition of farm women – Naveen Sickle. TheAllahabad FarmerVol.LX VIII,No2 page No.55-58., NAAS rating : 1.6
  6. AmaryaShilpa,Verma, A. and Neerubala (2013)Value addition with aloevera in candies prepared from carrot, orange and gingelly seeds. The Allahabad Farmer Vol.LX VIII,No. 2 page No.37-42.NAAS rating : 1.6
  7. AmaryaShilpa,Verma, A. and Neerubala (2013)Energy profile, food habits and nutritional status of college going students (21-31 years). The Allahabad FarmerVol.LXIX,No1 page No.33-40.NAAS rating : 1.6
  8. Kumari,K., Verma, A. and Neerubala. (2013)Utilization of different Herbs in preparation of low fat Herbal Yoghurt. Beverage and Food World. 40(8): 45-46, ISSN:0970-6194
  9. G.Srivastava. Verma, A. and Neerubala  ( 2013) Studies on organoleptic quality of Kheer prepared from the blend of standard milk and soymilk. TheAllahabad FarmerVol.LXIX,No1 page No.64-69,NAAS rating : 3.12
  10. Neerubala. Anisha, Verma and Sheikh ,S.  ( 2014)Nutritional profile of women of Trans Yamuna area of Allahabad district .TheAllahabad FarmerVol.LXX,No.1 page No.137-144,NAAS rating : 3.12
  11. Anisha, Verma ,Neerubala , Sheikh ,S.  and Shukla, V. ( 2014) Assessment of Nutritional status of adolescent girls of Allahabad .TheAllahabad FarmerVol.LXX,No.1 page No.145-153,NAAS rating : 3.12
  12. Varshney, S.,Verma, A. and. Neerubala. ( 2014) Preparation of nutritive flavored candy using pumpkin. TheAllahabad FarmerVol.LXX,No.1 page No.172-178, NAAS rating : 3.12
  13. AnkitaTiwari,Neerubala. Anisha, Vermaand Sangeeta Shukla  ( 2014)Comparison of the nutritional status of beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries of Mid-day Meal programme in Chaka block, Allahabad district .TheAllahabad FarmerVol.LXX,No.1 page No.179-187,NAAS rating : 3.12
  14. AgarwalK.,AnishaVerma and Neerubala(2014) Prevalence of Hypertension among Adults of Moradabad City. J. of Life Science, 6(1,2): 7-12 NAAS rating : 2.53
  15. AnishaVerma ,Neerubala , Sheikh ,S.  andArti Rani Das(2015)Preparation and storage quality of low cost weaning food. The Allahabad FarmerVol.LXX,No.2 page No.109-112 NAAS rating : 3.12
  16. AnishaVerma,Meenakshi ,Neerubala.  AndSheikh, S.  (2016)Assessment of dietary pattern of sportspersons in Allahabad.The Allahabad FarmerVol.LXXI,No.2 page No.44-47,JulyNAAS rating : 3.12
  17. Mittal A.,Verma, A Neerubala.  AndSheikh ,S.  (2016)Utilization of horse gram dal in the development of fermented products.The Allahabad FarmerVol.LXXI,No.2 page No.67-69,JulyNAAS rating : 3.12
  18. Sinha Shubham, Neerubala.  And VermaAnisha (2016)Sensory evaluation of value added food products developed by using Whole potatoes flour (Solanumtuberosum) and cauliflower greens powder (Brassica oleracea).The Allahabad FarmerVol.LXXI,No.2 page No.80-81,JulyNAAS rating : 3.12
  19. NakiamTangu, Neerubala, AnishaVermaandSarita Sheikh(2016)Organoleptic evaluation of incorporated banana peels powder developed value added product.The Allahabad FarmerVol.LXXI,No.2 page No.85-87, JulyNAAS rating : 3.12
  20. Srivastava,A.,Verma, A., Neerubala and Sarita Sheikh (2016) Sensory evaluation of products developed by incorporating sunflower seeds flour. The Allahabad Farmer,Vol.LXXII,No.1 page No.17-19, July NAAS rating : 3.12
  21. Nikeshwori,K.,Verma, A. and Neerubala (2016)Effect of cooking methods on anti-nutritional factors in pathari( Boerhaviadiffusa) leaves and their products development. The Allahabad FarmerVol.LXXII,No.1 page No.75-79, July NAAS rating : 3.12
  22. Puspha Devi, Neeru Bala,Sheikh ,S.  Kamal Kant and Shashi Kant (2016) Assessment of acceptability of formulated therapeutic diet for normal health of Elderly. Agriways. 4 (1) : 15-19
  23. Puspha Devi, Neeru Bala,Sheikh ,S.  Kamal Kant and Shashi Kant (2016) Comparative study on nutritional status of male and female senior citizen of jalaun district (rural) Uttar Pradesh..Agriways. 4 (1) : 80-84.
  24. Shikha Singh, Anisha Verma and Neeru Bala (2016) Metabolic syndrome among the post-menopausal women of urban area of Allahabad district. Food Science Research Journal. 7 ( 2) : 266-269
  25. Singh, S., Verma, A. and NeeruBala ( 2017) Development of cereal and legume based nutritious , healthy sev.TheAllahabad Farmer Vol.LXXIII No.2 page no.24-26, Oct.-Dec.NAAS rating : 3.56
  26. Patel, R.,Verma, A.,NeeruBala and Sheikh, S. ( 2018) Sensory evaluation of value added fenugreek leaves potato papad  developed by using fenugreek leaves.TheAllahabad  Farmer Vol.LXXIV No.4 page no.12-13, Oct.-Dec.NAAS rating : 3.56

International

  1. Kumari,K; Verma , A and Neerubala( 2011) Preparation of low fat tulsiflavouredyoghurt.JournalofFood Science Research-an International journal,vol(2)2, pp188-190;ISSN: 0976-1276.NAAS rating : 3.1
  2. Neerubala, Sheikh, S. and Verma, A ( 2011) Effect of nutritional dietary intake of  pregnant women and its impact on birth weight of new born Bioved-An International Bi-annual Journal of Life Sciences22(2):165-169, NAAS rating : 2.9
  3. Neerubala, and Verma, A ( 2011) The influence of Nutritional status of nursing mothers on the anthropometric characters of their children in Chaka block of district Allahabad Bioved-An International Bi-annual Journal of Life Sciences22(2): 215-218. NAAS rating : 2.9
  4. Neerubala, Verma A., Srivastava S., Kumari N. and Singh N.(2013) Utilization of wood apple for the preparation of various flavored preserved products. International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences. Vol. 1 page no. 45-57 Impact Factor : 1.029
  5. Venkatesh M. Kanti, NeeruBala,Prashant Kumar Rai, G.R. Lavanya, Suresh Babu (2013) Combined and Individual action of bioagents and fungicides on seed yield of Soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill)New York Science Journal;6(4)page No. 32-35.IF : 0.654
  6. Pravisha Pandey, AnuAgrawal Neerubala and Jyotima Mishra (2014) Biochemical and nutritional assessment of hypercholestromlemic patients in Faizabad district of Uttar Pradesh. The public: problem and solution, an international research refereed journal. Vol 3 ;No3.PG 54-59.
  7. VermaAnisha, NeeruBala, Shukla Manisha, Sheikh Sarita(2014)Preparation of low cost snacks by incorporation of developed flour mixtures.International Research Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Sciences (IRJPAS); 4(1):61-63, ISSN: 2277-4149
  8. AnishaVerma, Neerubala, Sarita Sheikh and Zaki, M. Shamim (2014) Nutritional status and dietary practices of kalpvaasies at kumbhmela, allahabad .World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ;4(1): 1269-1274, SJIF Impact Factor 2.786
  9. AnishaVerma, Neerubala and BhawnaSrivastava(2015) Nutritional composition and Anti- nutritional factors in Indian sorrel leaves( Oxalis corniculata) and its product development. World journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ;4(6): 1641-1646 SJIF Impact Factor 5.210 May ,2015
  10. Singh Jyoti ,NeeruBala and VermaAnisha ( 2015) Knowledge attitude and practices of rural women regarding underutilized green leafy vegetables in Allahabad district.International Journal of Applied And Pure Science and Agriculture; 1(9):25-30 Impact Factor 1.205, September 2015
  11. KhangembamNikeswori, AnishaVerma and NeeruBala ( 2015)Effect of cooking on the antinutritional factors of kulfa ( partulacaoleracea L.) leaves and their products development.World journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ;4(10): 881-889 Impact Factor 5.210,September 2015
  12. Pravisha Pandey, NeeruBala(2015) Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices among housewives of rural areas of Faizabad District. Food Science research journal.volume no.5e-ISSN 2230-9403.PAGE NO.22-24. NAAS rating :2.86
  13. DwivediShruti, VermaAnisha and NeeruBala (2015) Nutrition education as an intervention for locally available indigenous plant crops for rural women. International Journal of Applied and Natural Science (IJANS); 4(6) :21-28Impact Factor: 2.9459 ,Oct -Nov, 2015
  14. Shikha Singh, NeeruBala,AnishaVermaandShipraSrivastava (2015) Development of noodle using banana peels as a functional ingredient. International journal of pure and applied biosciences. Vol 3(1):87-91.Impact factor: 5.64
  15. AnishaVerma,NeeruBala, Sarita Sheikh, Bhawna Srivastava(2016) Availability and consumption frequency of underutilized green leafy vegetables in local areas of Allahabad. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical sciences: 3(3):436-439 impact factor: 3.88, February , 2016
  16. NeeruBala ,AnishaVerma and Shikha Singh (2016) Prevalence of malnutrition and factors associated with nutritional status of children in rural area of Allahabad district of Uttar Pradesh. International Journal of Advanced Research 4(3): 812-815, March 2016 impact factor: 5.336
  17. AnishaVerma, NeeruBala and Bhawna Srivastava (2016)Analysis of nutritional composition and anti-nutritional factor of fresh Karmwa leaves (Ipomoea Aquatica) and its product development.International Journal of Advanced Research 4(8): 196-200, Impact Factor: 5.33 July,2016
  18. AnishaVerma, NeeruBala and Bhawna Srivastava (2016)Analysis of nutritional composition and anti-nutritional factor of fresh Lehsua leaves (DingeraArvensis) and its product development.International ResearchJournal of  Natural and Applied Sciences3(8): 46-54, Impact Factor: 3.827 August,2016
  19. Vandana Gupta and Neeru Bala (2016) Leptospirosis: Adisease of public health importance. International Journal of Medical Sciences 9 (1):43-49. NAAS rating :2.98
  20. Singh Shikha ,Verma , A and NeeruBala( 2016) Sensory and nutritional evaluation of unleavened flat bread prepared by multigrain flour mixture.Journal of Applied and Natural Science 8 (3): 1168-1171 (2016) NAAS rating : 4.84,September, 2016
  21. Singh Shikha ,Verma , A and NeeruBala ( 2016) Metabolic syndrome among the post-menopausal women of urban area of Allahabad District. Food Science Research journal -An International Refereed Research Journal,2(7):266-279;ISSN: 2230-9403.NAAS rating : 2.86 October, 2016
  22. Pravisha Pandey and Neeru Bala (2016) Food Consumption Patterns of Adult Population in Rural and Urban Areas of Faizabad District of Uttar Pradesh, India. International Journal of Science and Research. 5 (2):2080 – 2084.
  23. Pravisha Pandey and Neeru Bala (2016) Enumeration of microbial load in leafy vegetables grown in periphery of Allahabad District, UP, India. Int. J. Adv. Res. 4(11), 1283-1291
  24. Pravisha Pandey and Neeru Bala (2016) Prevalence of non- communicable diseases in urban areas of Faizabad District. South -Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies. 3 (2) 187. SJIF:2.246
  25. Verma , A.,NeeruBala, Nahid, R.andBhawna Srivastava( 2017)Prevalence of iron deficiency anemia among rural women living below poverty line of Allahabad, International Journal of Family and Home Science,13(1):129-134 Impact factor: 2.44, NAAS Rating: 2.74
  26. NeeruBala, Verma , A. and Singh Shikha( 2017)Knowledge, attitude and feeding practices of under-five children in Jasra block  of Allahabad District, International Journal of Family and Home Science,13(2):215-220 Impact factor: 2.44, NAAS Rating: 2.74
  27. ShikhaSingh ,AnishaVerma and NeeruBala (2017) Evaluation of sensory and nutritional properties of multigrain porridge.Asian Journal Of Dairy And Food Research, 36(2) : 170-172  NAASRating: 4.20 , May 2017
  28. KanakLataRai, Verma , A. ,NeeruBala, and Bhawna Srivastava ( 2017)Impact of training on nutritional Knowledge and skill development among rural  women on utilization of Moringa leaves for value addition, International Journal of Research in Economics and Social sciences,7(8):126-130,  Impact factor: 6.939 August
  29. AnishaVerma ,NeeruBala andKhangembamNikeswori ( 2017)Effect of cooking methods on the anti-nutrient content  of Loni ( partulacaquadrifidaL.) and their products development.Asian Journal Of Dairy And Food Research, 36(4) : 345-348NAASRating: 4.20 ,September, 2017
  30. Oraon ,D. S.,  Verma,A. and  NeeruBala (2018) A community based study onprevalence of obesity and its relation with diabetes among adults of Allahabad.International Journal of Advances in Agricultural Science and Technology, 5(6): 34-43 ISSN: 2348-1358 Impact Factor: 6.057 NAAS Rating: 3.77 June
  31. Pal,D.,NeeruBala and Verma,A.( 2018) Nutritional status of breast  cancer patients attending the chemotherapy.International Journal of Advances in Agricultural Science and Technology, 5(8): 9-23ISSN: 2348-1358 Impact Factor: 6.057 NAAS Rating: 3.77August
  32. Oraon ,D. S.,  Verma,A. and  NeeruBala (2018)Prevalence of obesity and its association with hypertension among adults of Allahabad.International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews,5 (3):1030-1036, July– Sept , E ISSN 2348 –1269, Cosmos Impact Factor 4.236
  33. Pal,D.,NeeruBala and Verma,A.( 2018) assessment of the life style and food habit pattern of breast cancer patients.International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews,5 (3):1621-1628, July– Sept , E ISSN 2348 –1269, Cosmos Impact Factor 4.236
  34. Srivastava, R., NeeruBala and Verma,A.( 2018)Psychological distress levels and its relationship with food preferences of PCOS population in Allahabad city. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry,7(5):3263-3266 Sept.-Oct.NAAS-5.21, UGC Journal no. 45051
  35. Srivastava, R., NeeruBala and Verma,A.( 2018)Clinical Manifestation of Polycystic Ovarian syndrome & it’s relationship with Psychological Distress Levels among the concerned subjects in Allahabad City.Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences ,7 [12]: 119-122November, NAAS Rating 4.95ISSN 2277-1808
  36. Gupta Vandana, Neeru Bala, Bose Deepak Kumar and Kumari Jyoti (2018) exclusive breastfeeding and its association with socio-economic status of Rural mothers in Faizabad district, Uttar Pradesh,Multilogic In Science, An International Refereed, Peer Reviewed & Indexed Quarterly Journal in Science, Agriculture & Engineering Vol. VIII, ISSUE XXVII, Oct 2018 ISSN 2277-7601, NAAS Rating- 5.20, Impact factor-4.035UGC approved
  37. Srivastava, R., NeeruBala and Verma,A.( 2019)Psychological distress levels & it’s relationship with nutritional status of polycystic ovarian syndrome population in Allahabad city.Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry; 8(1): 192-196NAAS Rating 4.95, JanuaryE-ISSN: 2278-4136
  38. Srivastava, R., NeeruBala and Verma,A.( 2019)Psychological distress levels and its relationship with Socio-demographic factors of polycystic ovarian syndrome population in Allahabad city.Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry ; 2018; 7(6): 92-96  NAAS Rating 4.95, OctoberE-ISSN: 2278-4136
  39. Dixit, A., Verma,A. and Neeru Bala ( 2019) Development of value added products with incorporation of banana stem. International Journal of Research and Analytical Rewiews; 6(2):46-51
  40. Kritika Singh, Ritu Dubey, Neeru Bala. (2019) Geriatric Nutrition- An Imperative Vitamin and minerals compulsion. Pramana Research Journal;9(5) 1333-1336 NAAS Rating 6.2
  41. Deepika Pal, Ritu Dubey, Neeru Bala, Anisha Verma. Green Tea and its effect on health  Pramana Research Journal;9(5) 1348-1358 NAAS Rating 6.2