Dr. Meena L. Godhia is a respected academician, nutrition expert, and one of the leading voices in sports nutrition and wellness education in India. She serves as vice president of the Association of Sports, Nutrition and Fitness Sciences (ASNFS)—a professional body dedicated to advancing evidence‑based practice, research, and collaboration across sports science disciplines, including sports nutrition, sports medicine, physiotherapy, and performance science. In this capacity, she plays a critical role in shaping the association’s strategic direction, fostering academic networks, and supporting knowledge‑sharing initiatives that connect practitioners, educators, students, and athletes.

With a distinguished academic career rooted in food, nutrition, and dietetics, Dr. Godhia earned her MSc, MPhil, and PhD from SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai, and has contributed significantly to the field through teaching, curriculum development, and research guidance. She served as an associate professor in the Department of Food, Nutrition & Dietetics at Sir Vithaldas Thackersey College of Home Science (Autonomous), where she influenced generations of nutrition professionals and promoted rigorous scientific understanding of dietetics and health. Her scholarly engagement has included supervision of postgraduate research, participation in national and international seminars, and contributions to educational programs in nutrition science.

Dr. Godhia’s leadership in ASNFS underscores her commitment to building multidisciplinary collaboration and advancing applied knowledge in sports nutrition. Through workshops, webinars, certifications, and academic outreach, she has helped elevate awareness of nutrition’s role in athletic performance, recovery, wellness, and lifelong health. Her contributions bridge academic excellence with practitioner‑focused impact, enhancing how sports nutrition is taught, understood, and implemented in diverse settings.

Respected by peers, students and professionals alike, Dr. Meena Godhia remains a strong advocate for science‑based nutrition education and professional development, contributing to both the growth of the ASNFS community and the broader evolution of sports and fitness sciences in India