Abeer Almudaihim
Summary
Chairperson of the Clinical Nutrition Department and Assistant Professor at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences in Riyadh, with dual responsibilities in academia and clinical practice. Also serving as a Consultant Dietitian at King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs. Experienced in leadership, education, and evidence-based clinical nutrition, with a strong commitment to advancing nutritional science and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Chairperson, Clinical Nutrition Department
King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
05.2022 - Current
- Successfully led the department to achieve accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) — becoming the first accredited program in Saudi Arabia and the fourth in the Middle East to receive this prestigious distinction.
- Initiated and led the application process for NCAAA national accreditation, currently in progress.
- Standardized and unified course and program specifications across all three campuses to ensure consistency and academic excellence.
- Developed, updated, and aligned the department’s strategic plan with the university’s broader mission and educational goals.
- Established specialized subcommittees focused on alumni engagement, community outreach, research, and quality improvement.
- Enhanced the departmental blueprint template by integrating Competency Learning Outcomes (CLOs) and Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), ensuring alignment with assessment tools such as MCQs.
Consultant Clinical Dietitian (Part-time)
Clinical Nutrition Department, Ministry of National Guard – Health Affairs, Riyadh
04.2021 - Current
· Serve as a clinical nutrition consultant working closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive nutrition care to outpatients.
· Deliver individualized nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, and counseling in both physical and virtual clinics.
· Coordinate and enhance collaboration between the Clinical Nutrition Departments at the university and the hospital, supporting integration of academic and clinical training.
Assistant Professor
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS)
01.2018 - Current
- Clinical Nutrition Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences
- - Courses Coordinator and Instructor for undergraduate clinical nutrition curriculum
- - Research Supervisor for senior students and internship projects
- - Research Coordinator, Clinical Nutrition Department (2019 – 2022)
- - Chairperson, Academic Quality & Accreditation Committee, Clinical Nutrition Department
Part-time Consultant Dietitian
Meena Primary Care Center, Riyadh
2024 - 07.2025
· Established the Clinical Nutrition Department, initiating dietetic services for chronic disease management.
· Provide both virtual and in-person consultations with a focus on evidence-based dietary interventions for patients with diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and other chronic conditions.
· Delivered educational lectures and workshops on healthy eating and lifestyle medicine to multiple organizations
Education
Ph.D. - Nutritional Sciences
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL08.2018
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Human Nutrition
McGill University
08.2012
Bachelor’s Degree - Clinical Nutrition
College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University
08.2007
Skills
- Academic Leadership: Curriculum design, accreditation (ACEND, NCAAA), and strategic planning
- Clinical Expertise: Medical nutrition therapy, chronic disease management, and multidisciplinary care
- Teaching & Research: University-level instruction, research supervision, and scientific writing
- Communication: Public speaking, student mentorship, and bilingual health education (Arabic & English)
- Digital Outreach: Social media content creation (63K followers), virtual nutrition counseling
- Professional Engagement: Committee leadership, quality assurance, and program evaluation
Affiliations
- Member, Saudi Clinical Nutrition Licensing Exam Committee – SCFHS
- Member, Unified Curriculum Committee – COAMS, KSAU-HS
- Member, Academic Counselling Committee – COAMS, KSAU-HS
- Member, Professional Enhancement Committee – COAMS, KSAU-HS
- Member, Research Review Committee – COAMS, KSAU-HS
- Member, Disciplinary Committee – COAMS, KSAU-HS
- Member, Mentorship & Student Progress Committee – COAMS, KSAU-HS
Timeline
Chairperson, Clinical Nutrition Department
King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
05.2022 - Current
Consultant Clinical Dietitian (Part-time)
Clinical Nutrition Department, Ministry of National Guard – Health Affairs, Riyadh
04.2021 - Current
Assistant Professor
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS)
01.2018 - Current
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Human Nutrition
McGill University
Bachelor’s Degree - Clinical Nutrition
College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University
Part-time Consultant Dietitian
Meena Primary Care Center, Riyadh
2024 - 07.2025
Ph.D. - Nutritional Sciences
University of Florida
Research publication
1. Almudaihim A, Sudersanadas K, Abdelrahman I, Alkoblan A, Philip W, Tambur P, Alrabiah S. Popularity and Perceptions of Protein Supplementation: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Undergraduate University Students Aged 18 to 25 Years in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Cureus. 2024 Dec 9;16(12).
2. Sudersanadas K, Alturki M, Phillip W, Al Koblan A, Tambur P, Mohan SK, Alsantali LS, Alhoumedan GI, Alenazi MS, Almudaihim A, Philip W. The Impact of Body Composition on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Adult Females. Cureus. 2024 Mar 3;16(3).
3. Saddiqa A, Faisal Z, Akram N, Afzaal M, Saeed F, Ahmed A, Almudaihim A, Touqeer M, Ahmed F, Asghar A, Saeed M. Algal pigments: Therapeutic potential and food applications. Food Science & Nutrition. 2024 Oct;12(10):6956-69.
4. Sudersanadas K, Al Turki M, Basheer B, Philip W, Abdelrahman IH, Alghofaili A, Almoubayed A, Almudaihim AR. Long-term incompatibility of nutritional status and early childhood caries-A call to revamp perinatal and early childhood dietary care and follow-up. AIMS Public Health. 2023 Jun 8;10(3):496.
5. Almudaihim A, Alanazi K, Almutairi RA, Alsubaie R. Public perception and awareness regarding calorie information in restaurant in Saudi Arabia. Current Developments in Nutrition. 2022 Jun 1;6:818.
Abstract publication
- Almudaihim A, Alanazi K, Almutairi RA, Alsubaie R. Public perception and awareness regarding calorie information in restaurant in Saudi Arabia. Current Developments in Nutrition. 2022 Jun 1;6:818.
- Almudaihim A, Mathews A, Colby S, Shelnutt K. NP18 The Impact of a Comprehensive Home Food Environment Intervention for College Freshmen Living in a Residence Hall. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 2019 Jul 1;51(7):S18.
- Almudaihim A, Mathews A, Vilaro M, Colby S, Shelnutt K. Reliability of the Self-Report Home Food Inventory and the Food Preparation Supplies Checklist in College Students. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 2018 Jul 1;50(7):S102-3.
- Almudaihim A, Mathews A, Vilaro M, Gordon S, Shelnutt K. Associations between variables of the home food environment and fruit and vegetable intake in college students. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 2017 Jul 1;49(7):S30-1
- Gordon S, Almudaihim A, Shelnutt K, Vilaro M, Colby S, Mathews A. The impact of family structure on perceived social support for health behaviors of incoming college freshmen. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 2017 Oct 1;117(10):A144.
Confrence presentation
- Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Relating to Protein Supplements Among University Students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia presented at the ASN July 2023 Conference Boston USA.
- Healthy life style for students workshop presented at the HPC 2023 Conference, Riyadh.
- Updates in sport nutrition speech,presented at the 4th international conference of society for clinical nutrition October 2022
- Public Perception and Awareness Regarding Food Label in Restaurant Menu, presented at the HPC 2022 Conference, Riyadh.
- Ketogenic diet and. Cardiovascular diseases speech presented at Diabetes & Obesity Jeddah December 2020
- Measuring the quality of life among children with type 1 diabetes in NGHA, presented at the ESPEN 2020 Conference,
- Keto diet and safety speech presented at the Diabetes & Obesity , conference. September 2020
- Measuring the quality of life among children with type 1 diabetes in NGHA, presented at the HPC 2020 Conference, Riyadh.
- Food and mood, presented at the HPC 2020 Conference, Riyadh.
- The Impact of a Comprehensive Home Food Environment Intervention for College Freshmen Living in a Residence Hall. Presented at the SNEB, Conference 2019, Orlando, FL.
Public Engagement & Digital Outreach
- Social Media Influencer in Nutrition and Wellness
- Engage over 63,000 followers across social media platforms by sharing evidence-based nutrition information, healthy recipes, and lifestyle tips.
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