About Dr. Lemia

About

Dr. Lemia — Associate Professor, Functional Nutritionist & Registered Dietitian

Bridging academic rigor with compassionate, evidence-based care. Dr. Lemia blends functional medicine with clinical nutrition to deliver personalized strategies that support energy, metabolism, gut health, immunity, and long-term wellness.

The Institute for Functional Medicine, Certified Practitioner Registered Dietitian Nutritionist – CDR

Professional Bio

Dr. Lemia is an Associate Professor and certified Functional Medicine practitioner (IFM), as well as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (USA). With training that spans Kuwait, the UK, and the USA, her work focuses on translating research into practical, realistic nutrition care—meeting people where they are and guiding them toward sustainable results.

Beyond her academic leadership, Dr. Lemia has consulted for schools, wellness clubs, and university programs, and has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications across adolescent health, metabolism, vitamin D status, and cardiometabolic risk.

Quick Facts

  • Functional Nutritionist (IFM-Certified): The Institute for Functional Medicine, USA
  • Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN): Commission on Dietetic Registration, USA
  • Ph.D. (Dietetics & Nutrition): Florida International University, USA
  • MSc Public Health (Nutrition): University of Westminster, UK
  • BSc Biochemistry: Kuwait University, Kuwait

Degrees & Certifications

Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFM)Institute for Functional Medicine, USA
Registered Dietitian / RDNCommission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), USA
Ph.D. in Dietetics & NutritionFlorida International University, USA
MSc Public Health (Nutrition)University of Westminster, UK
BSc BiochemistryKuwait University, Kuwait

Other Services & Positions

  • Nutrition Consultant (2012–2015), American United School of Kuwait
  • Nutrition Specialist (2014), Al Corniche Club – designed the club’s “healthy menu”
  • Director, Academic Office of Assessment & Accreditation (2015–2017), College of Life Sciences, Kuwait University
  • Director of Graduate Studies (2020–2022), College of Life Sciences, Kuwait University – MSc Food Science & Nutrition; MSc Food & Environment Toxicology; Food Quality & Safety

Selected Publications

2023 – 2022

Ziyab AH, Shaban L, et al. (2023) Vitamin D & eczema in adolescents. DOI

Sukhram SD, Shaban LH, et al. (2023) Serum cotinine & lipid indices. DOI

Alhammad R, Abu-Farha M, Shaban L, et al. (2023) LRG1 & anemia markers. DOI

Sukhram SD, Shaban LH, et al. (2022) Microalbuminuria & Hypertension. DOI

Alhammad R, Abu-Farha M, Shaban L, et al. (2022) LRG1 in obese adolescents. DOI

Al-Taiar A, Shaban L, et al. (2022) Menarche & vitamin D. DOI

2020

Shaban L, et al. (2020) Anemia in adolescents in Kuwait. DOI

Al-Taiar A, Shaban L, et al. (2020) Vitamin D & low back pain. DOI

Al-Sabah R, Shaban L, et al. (2020) Birth season & sugary beverages. DOI

Rahman A, Shaban L, et al. (2020) 25(OH)D assay & deficiency. DOI

2019 – 2011

Shaban L, Alkazemi D (2019) Fast-food trends in Kuwaiti youth. IJPM.

Shaban L, et al. (2018) Vitamin D & acne. Nutrients.

Shaban L, et al. (2017–2012) Multiple studies on nutrition, obesity, vitamin D, and adolescent health. (See full CV)

Thomson M, Shaban L, et al. (2007) Anti-diabetic & hypolipidaemic properties of garlic. IJDM.

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