Book Chapters

Dr. Poonam Khanna has contributed extensively to academic literature by authoring and co-authoring impactful chapters in a range of edited volumes and scholarly books. Her writings reflect a multidisciplinary approach, bridging public health nutrition, food safety, maternal-child care, and modern technology like AI in healthcare. Below are selected contributions:

Machine Learning in Healthcare

Authors: Kushwaha, S., Srivastava, R., Vats, H., & Khanna, P. (2022)

Book: Machine Learning for Societal Improvement, Modernization, and Progress

Editor: V. Pendyala | Publisher: IGI Global | Pages: 50–70

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A comprehensive chapter exploring the role of machine learning in transforming modern healthcare systems, with applications ranging from diagnostics to public health monitoring.

Maternal Factors as Determinants of Child Health

Authors: Srivastava R, Khanna P

Book: Traditional Lifestyle and Adolescents

Editors: Khetarpaul A, Singh P | Publisher: EARDA Publications, 2020 | Pages: 148–153

An insightful analysis of how maternal health and behavior impact child health outcomes, focusing on the Indian context.

Impact of COVID-19 on Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices

Authors: Srivastava R, Khanna P, and Kushwaha S

Book: Nutrition as a Key to COVID-19 Resilience in India

Editors: Upadhyay G, Agrawal R | Publisher: Gyan Publishing House, 2021 | Pages: 21–34

This chapter examines disruptions in feeding practices during the COVID-19 pandemic and presents actionable recommendations for resilience-building.

Food Security Management Strategies: A COVID-19 Perspective

Authors: Kushwaha S, Khanna P, Srivastava R

Book: Nutrition as a Key to COVID-19 Resilience in India

Editors: Upadhyay G, Agrawal R | Publisher: Gyan Publishing House, 2021 | Pages: 47–58

A deep dive into how food security challenges during crises like pandemics can be mitigated through policy and grassroots strategies.

‘Eat Right India Initiative’ for Street Food Vendors

Authors: Srivastava R, Jain R, and Khanna P (2022)

Book: Preserving Urban Culture and Informal Economy Through Sustaining Street Vending in 21st Century

Publisher: Mohindra Publishing House | Pages: 229–248

This chapter highlights the integration of food safety and public health objectives into informal food vending practices.

Editorial Contribution

Role: Editor

Book Title: Preserving Urban Culture and Informal Economy Through Sustaining Street Vending in 21st Century India

Dr. Khanna played an editorial role in shaping the content and academic direction of this multidisciplinary book addressing urban livelihoods and health.