Zharova Yuliia Oleksandrivna

Category: Higher

Education:

• 2000: Bogomolets National Medical University, residency in «Pediatrics»;
• 2022: WHO/UNICEF program «Milk Rivers of Ukraine», breastfeeding consultant;
• 2023: obtained specialty in «Dietetics»;
• 2025: International University of Nutrition and Dietetics (IUND), specialization in nutrition, certification work: «Dietary interventions for overweight and obesity»

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• member of the Ukrainian Academy of Pediatric Specialties (UAPS);
• member of the Ukrainian Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (UABM);
• participation in the Ukrainian-Lithuanian School of Respiratory Diseases and Vilnius International School of Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergology;
• annual participation in national and international congresses on breastfeeding, pediatrics, nutrition, and dietetics: «V’yazana tsytsya», «Nutrition and Dietetics Days», «Prime Pediatrics»;
• courses and practical masterclasses: breastfeeding and support for nursing mothers, immunoprophylaxis of infectious diseases and vaccination of children and adults, modern diagnostics of allergic diseases (with elements of molecular diagnostics), diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis in children and adolescents.

Areas of professional development:

• in 2014 awarded the highest medical qualification category in «Pediatrics»;
• systematic study of specialized medical literature in pediatrics, child nutrition, and nutrition science;
• continuous professional development: training on Progress platform, webinars, and annual IUND nutrition program;
• regular participation in events organized by UAPS, UABM, and the Dietitians Association of Ukraine.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• diagnosis and treatment of children from 0 to 18 years old;
• vaccination of children and adults, creation of individualized schedules considering contraindications and deviations;
• preventive examinations of children;
• follow-up of infants in the first year of life, including parental guidance on nutrition, introduction of complementary feeding, and newborn care;
• support of breastfeeding: assisting mothers with effective feeding and correct latching, prenatal consultation and family support on breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and newborn care;
• assessment of family members’ diets and counseling on balanced nutrition;
• prevention of overweight in children and adults through lifestyle and dietary modifications;
• counseling children and young adults with overweight and obesity, and correction of nutrient deficiencies in children and adults;
• preparation of medical documentation.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• nutrition and dietetics;
• clinical biochemistry.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• «In my free time I enjoy learning, meeting friends, and spending time with family. My favorite movie is ‘Everything About Steve’, my favorite author is Archibald Cronin.»

Doctor's advice:

• «Take care of your health and your family’s: regularly undergo preventive check-ups and follow the vaccination schedule — this is one of the most effective ways to protect against infections and chronic diseases. Eat a balanced diet and share meals with your children — this develops healthy eating habits from an early age. Dedicate time daily to physical activity and favorite activities: movement and positive emotions support health and good mood. 50% of health depends on lifestyle, and caring for yourself and your family makes it high-quality.»