Dr. Federica Amati, PhD, MPH, MSc, RNutr

Federica Amati, PhD, MPH, MSc, RNutr, is a registered nutritionist and medical scientist whose base is ZOE, Imperial College London and King’s College London in London, United Kingdom and whose field is clinical nutrition, the gut microbiome and public health nutrition. She holds the position of Head Nutritionist at ZOE and Nutrition Lead at Imperial College School of Medicine.

Work in this area concentrates on nutrition across the life course and from infancy to later life; the gut microbiome and dietary quality; and ultra-processed food and public health.

A registered dietitian or nutritionist completes an accredited degree, supervised practice and ongoing professional development, and is accountable to a professional register. The work of Dr. Federica Amati within that profession centres on clinical nutrition, the gut microbiome and public health nutrition.

Essential Details For Dr. Federica Amati

• Full Name And Credentials: Federica Amati, PhD, MPH, MSc, RNutr
• Profession: Registered nutritionist and medical scientist
• Field Of Focus: Clinical nutrition, the gut microbiome and public health nutrition
• Current Position: Head Nutritionist at ZOE and Nutrition Lead at Imperial College School of Medicine
• Institution: ZOE, Imperial College London and King’s College London
• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Sees Patients: Yes, in a clinical setting

Qualification Record For Dr. Federica Amati

The qualifications below are drawn from the institutional, professional body and publisher sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Undergraduate: BSc with Honours in biomedical sciences with endocrine pharmacology, University of Edinburgh
• Public Health: MPH, Imperial College London
• Nutrition: MSc in nutrition, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
• Doctorate: PhD in clinical medicine research, Imperial College London, on the gut microbiome and human health, funded by an NIHR studentship
• Professional Standing: Registered Nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition

Areas Of Expertise For Dr. Federica Amati

Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Federica Amati as centred on:

• Nutrition across the life course, from infancy to later life
• The gut microbiome and dietary quality
• Ultra-processed food and public health
• Menopause nutrition
• Translating nutrition evidence into practical advice

What Dr. Federica Amati Leads

• Head Nutritionist, ZOE
• Nutrition Lead and lecturer, Imperial College School of Medicine
• Research Fellow, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, and Research Fellow at King’s College London
• Head of Nutrition Science, WellFounded Health
• Non-executive Assistant Director, NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health
• Has led research teams for the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration and a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre
• Author of Every Body Should Know This and Recipes for a Better Menopause

Distinctions Held By Dr. Federica Amati

• Every Body Should Know This became a Sunday Times bestseller
• Teaches nutrition to medical students at Imperial College London, part of a curriculum expansion that did not exist five years earlier
• Regular expert commentator in national media and on the leading UK health podcast
• Educates healthcare professionals on evidence based nutrition and prevention

Where Dr. Federica Amati Is Based

ZOE, Imperial College London and King’s College London

London, United Kingdom. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its own departments and services. Confirm the current address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

What Personalised And Clinical Nutrition Can And Cannot Tell You

The gut microbiome is the community of bacteria and other microbes living in the digestive tract, and it differs markedly from one person to another. Diet is one of the strongest influences on it, which is part of why two people can eat the same meal and show different blood sugar and blood fat responses. Work in this area links dietary fibre, fermented foods and plant diversity to the make up of the microbiome, and uses that to explain why one size fits all dietary advice often disappoints.

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• Dr. Kevin Whelan, gastrointestinal dietetics at King’s College London
• Dr. Sarah Berry, personalised nutrition science at King’s College London and ZOE
• Dr. Shilpa Ravella, gastroenterology and nutrition at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, with rural health practice in Hilo, Hawaii
• Dr. Tim Spector, gut microbiome nutrition at King’s College London and ZOE

Browse the full dietitian and nutritionist directory for more specialists.

Scheduling Notes For Dr. Federica Amati

Dr. Federica Amati works clinically as a Registered Nutritionist and Head of Nutrition Science for the personalised medicine service WellFounded Health. Access is usually arranged through the institution, a referring doctor or its own clinic rather than through this directory. Insurance participation, fees and waiting times vary by institution and by plan, and they change over time, so check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling. Use the enquiry button on this page to ask about availability.

Key Questions About Dr. Federica Amati

What does Dr. Federica Amati specialise in?

Dr. Federica Amati is a registered nutritionist and medical scientist whose work centres on clinical nutrition, the gut microbiome and public health nutrition. Particular areas of focus include nutrition across the life course, from infancy to later life; and the gut microbiome and dietary quality.

Where is Dr. Federica Amati based?

Dr. Federica Amati works at ZOE, Imperial College London and King’s College London in London, United Kingdom.

Does Dr. Federica Amati see patients?

Yes. Dr. Federica Amati works clinically as a Registered Nutritionist and Head of Nutrition Science for the personalised medicine service WellFounded Health. Availability, waiting times and the services offered change, so confirm current arrangements with the institution before travelling.

What did Dr. Federica Amati study?

PhD in clinical medicine research, Imperial College London, on the gut microbiome and human health, funded by an NIHR studentship. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Federica Amati?

Federica Amati, PhD, MPH, MSc, RNutr. Registered Nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition.

What position does Dr. Federica Amati hold?

Dr. Federica Amati is Head Nutritionist at ZOE and Nutrition Lead at Imperial College School of Medicine, based at ZOE, Imperial College London and King’s College London.

Where The Information About Dr. Federica Amati Comes From

• ZOE science team profile
• Imperial College London, School of Public Health
• NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health

Fact Checking Process For This Dr. Federica Amati Profile

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including university faculty pages, professional register and society records, journal author statements and publisher biographies. Qualifications, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

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Please Note Before Acting On The Dr. Federica Amati Profile

Information only, not medical or dietary advice. Location, services, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with ZOE, Imperial College London and King’s College London.