Archontia Papada

Nutritionist with 14 years of experience in private practice, hospitals, fitness centres and recently in research, dedicated to promoting health and well-being though evidence-based, personalised nutrition. Passionate about disease prevention and improving quality of life, with a particular interest in childhood nutrition and obesity prevention.

Associate Researcher at Harokopio University of Athens (2025-10 – 2026-10)

Collaborated on Greece’s national Action against Childhood Obesity (government-led initiative in partnership with UNICEF).

• Enhanced research and methodological decision-making by conducting through literature reviews.
• Supported the design and implementation of research interventions and randomised controlled trials(RCTs), including participant screening and nutritional counselling.
• Generated and disseminated evidence-based knowledge on childhood obesity.
• Supported children who are overweight or obese through innovative digital tools and free dietary monitoring.
• Contributed to data collection, statistical analysis using SPSS, and the international exchange and comparison of research findings.
• Delivered nutrition education sessions in schools throughout Attica region, promoting healthy eating habits and raising awareness of balanced nutrition among students.

Nutritionist- Dietitian at Private Practice l Nutrition Office (2012-06 – 2026-10)

• Provided personalised nutrition counselling, dietary guidance and individual body composition analysis.
• Supported patients with NCD’s via medical nutrition therapy in collaboration with Physicians, including Internists and Cardiologists.
• Recommended and supplied nutritional supplements based on individual needs and professional assessment.

Sport Nutritionist at Curves Greece (2023-10 – 2025-10)

Sport Nutritionist at Holmes Place Greece (2014-06 – 2018-11)

Clinical Nutritionist at Mediterraneo Hospital (2013-11 – 2014-01)

• Provided medical nutrition support therapy for hospital patients.

Dietitian-Hospital Food Supply & Inventory Management at Metropolitan Hospital (2012-06 – 2012-08)

• Managed hospital food inventory and recored stock shortages.
• Monitored product availability and identified shortages.
• Tracked food supply needs to support daily hospital nutrition services.

Nutrition BSc(Hons) in Faculty of Science Engineering and Computing – Kingston University, London (2009 – 2012)