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Dr. Alisa Nana is a sports dietitian with extensive experience in academia, research, and elite athlete support. She earned her Ph.D. in Sports Nutrition from RMIT University in collaboration with the Australian Institute of Sport, focusing on body composition assessment using DXA technology.
She has worked with top sporting organizations including the Australian Institute of Sport, Thai national teams (football, taekwondo, synchronized swimming, hockey), and currently supports elite badminton athletes at SCG Badminton Academy and Banthongyord Badminton School.
Her research has been published internationally in leading journals and book chapters, covering topics such as body composition, physique assessment, sports supplements, and applied nutrition strategies. She is also an Accredited Practising Dietitian (Australia) and an Accredited Sports Dietitian with Sports Dietitians Australia.
Her interests lie in advancing knowledge in body composition assessment, sports supplements, and practical nutrition solutions for athletes at all levels
Teaching
Sports nutrition undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor, Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, Monash University
Master, Honours Degree of Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, Monash University
PhD, RMIT University
Keywords
- Q Science (General)
- Nutrition
- Sports nutrition
- Body composition
- Sports supplements
Self-Identified Research Cluster
- Health Science
- Science and Technology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Effect of New Zealand blackcurrant extract on rest and walking-induced cardiorespiratory and metabolic responses in young adult Southeast Asian women
Willems, M. E. T., Wannasorn, S., Leelitthum, K., Ajjimaporn, A. & Nana, A., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: European Journal of Applied Physiology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of anthocyanin-rich blackcurrant extract on cardiovascular and metabolic responses during rest and treadmill running: a case study in an elite national level female Southeast Asian endurance athlete
Willems, M. E. T., Nana, A., Hiranphan, P., Wannasorn, S., Ramyarangsi, P. & Ajjimaporn, A., 2026, In: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 8, p. 1818132Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Low-dose caffeine enhances cognitive processing but not physical performance in fatigued taekwondo athletes: a randomized crossover trial
Nana, A., Ramyarangsi, P., Jamwai, L., Hiranphan, P., Siripornpanich, V. & Ajjimaporn, A., Dec 2025, In: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 22, 1, p. 2526094Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Low-dose caffeine enhances cognitive processing but not physical performance in fatigued taekwondo athletes: a randomized crossover trial
Nana, A., Ramyarangsi, P., Jamwai, L., Hiranphan, P., Siripornpanich, V. & Ajjimaporn, A., 2025, In: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 22, 1, 2526094.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effectiveness of a 12-week combining tai chi and yoga program on pulmonary function and functional fitness in COPD patients
Phantayuth, D., Chuaychoo, B., Supaporn, S., Nana, A., Ramyarangsi, P. & Ajjimaporn, A., 1 Nov 2024, In: Respiratory Medicine. 234, 107842.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access7 Citations (Scopus)