Ana Lúcia Silva is a Nutritionist with a PhD in Physical Activity and Health, holding master’s degrees in Human Dietetics and Nutrition as well as in Physical Activity and Sport. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Biostatistics. With over 15 years of professional and academic experience, she has combined teaching, clinical nutrition, and applied research across institutions in Portugal and Spain. Currently serving as Adjunct Professor at the Lisbon School of Health Technology (Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon), Assistant Professor at Instituto Piaget, and Nutritionist at the Cruz Vermelha Hospital in Lisbon. Have being authored and co-authored several indexed scientific publications in leading journals , delivered numerous invited lectures at national and international congresses, and coordinated community health promotion projects. Has expertise in clinical nutrition, sports nutrition, obesity, physical activity, and public health, with a strong focus on translational approaches to health promotion and disease prevention.