Dr. Fordjour Afriyie is a registered dietitian with a passion for enhancing public understanding of proper nutrition. She completed her BSc in Dietetics at the University of Stellenbosch and her MSc in Dietetics at Nelson Mandela University. Currently, she is in the final stages of her PhD journey.
With over six years of experience as a community nutrition dietitian in the Nelson Mandela Bay Health District, she has been actively involved in developing innovative methods to disseminate nutritional information to diverse communities. Her dedication to her field is evident in her research, which was presented at the 2nd World Breastfeeding Conference in 2016 and the Nutrition Congress in 2018.
Ms. Fordjour Afriyie lectures first-year Food Science modules, where she inspires and educates Dietetics, BCom Hospitality, and BCom Food Service students. Beyond her academic and professional commitments, she is deeply passionate about promoting African and traditional diets. Her enthusiasm for dietetics and commitment to her community make her a notable figure in the field of nutrition.
Designation:
Lecturer
Email:
verafa@mandela.ac.za
Contact Number:
0415041331
Faculty:
Health Sciences
Department:
Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (BSc Diet), University of Stellenbosch. Master of Science in Dietetics (MSc Diet), Nelson Mandela University
Professional Memberships:
HPCSA, ADSA
Orcid ID:
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9680-7698
NRF Rating:
N/A
Research Interests:
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Breastfeeding
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Nutrition transition
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Infant feeding
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Behavioural change
Current non-degree Research Projects:
N/A
Current Final Year Undergraduate/Honours Research Projects:
Assisting with supervising two fourth year students research projects:
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Modern recipes utilising pumpkin leaves: a potential tool for increasing dietary diversity in South Africa
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Promoting amdumbe consumption in Nelson Mandela Bay through a brochure
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Modern recipes approach
Number of currently supervised Masters and PhD candidates (2023 to 2024):
Research Output 2023 to 2024:
N/A
Current Research Collaborations within your Department or Discipline:
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Nutrition in stunting and infant and young child feeding. Supervising and examining Masters research projects from other universities.
Current Inter-Disciplinary/Multi-Disciplinary/Trans-Disciplinary Research Collaborations:
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Lifestyle modification health education – barriers and facilitators among community health workers in Port Elizabeth - Collaboration between HMS, Nursing and Medical School.