Khutorna Vitalina Vasylivna

Education:

• Vinnytsia National Pirogov Memorial Medical University;
• Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine

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

• member of the Association of Dietitians of Ukraine;
• member of the Ukrainian Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy;
• regular participant of national and international conferences on dietetics, nutrition science, and preventive medicine;
• completed a one-year “CBT+” program, which enabled her to combine dietetic knowledge with behavioral therapy tools.

Areas of professional development:

• “I began my professional career as a general practitioner in outpatient and emergency departments. Later, I completed specialization in gastroenterology and dietetics. Thanks to a strong medical background and understanding of cognitive-behavioral therapy principles, I apply a comprehensive, evidence-based, and individualized approach to weight management, modification of eating behavior, and the development of sustainable healthy habits.”

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• formation of healthy eating behavior;
• management of excess weight and obesity, work with type 2 diabetes;
• nutrition recommendations for various medical conditions;
• long-term support of patients during weight loss;
• detection and correction of deficiency states when needed.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• psychological factors influencing eating behavior;
• the effect of stress and emotional state on appetite and body weight;
• biochemical processes regulating energy balance, metabolism, and weight control.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• “I enjoy active recreation, especially swimming and workouts. I find pleasure in reading and preparing healthy and delicious meals.”

Doctor's advice:

• “Your well-being is largely influenced by four key factors: nutrition, quality sleep, sufficient physical activity, and emotional balance. When these areas are aligned, the body functions more harmoniously and energy levels rise significantly. Take care of yourself every day — and you will certainly see the results.”