Jalandhar March 19 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- The Department of Home Science at Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar organized a series of competitions and a guest lecture on the occasion of National Nutrition Month for students of all departments. The events were based on themes such as Nutrition and Wellness, Nourish to Flourish, Nutrition and Lifestyle Diseases, and Millets for Better Health.
Competitions including poster making, rangoli, slogan writing, and Instagram post creation were conducted, in which students participated with great enthusiasm and zeal.
Principal Dr. Neerja Dhingra shared her views on the significance of celebrating National Nutrition Month, stating that it is highly relevant for today’s youth, as their inclination towards junk food is rapidly increasing. She emphasized that no celebration seems complete without junk food nowadays. The primary objective of organizing these competitions and the guest lecture was to encourage students to take care of their health and move towards healthier eating habits.
On this occasion, a guest lecture on the topic “Diet and Nutrition for College Students: Insights and Challenges” was also organized. The resource person, Clinical Dietitian and Nutritionist Ms. Vaishali Gupta, addressed the students and highlighted that due to improper dietary habits, many young individuals are becoming prone to diseases such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, and PCOD at an early age. She stressed the importance of consuming protein-rich and nutritious food and encouraged students to adopt the principle of “Eat Local and Stay Global” as a way of life.
The panel of judges for the competitions included Mr. Anil Gupta, Dr. Gagan Gambhir, and Mr. Ankit. They appreciated the commendable efforts of the Head of the Department of Home Science, Dr. Monica Anand and Dr. Payal Arora for successfully organizing the events under National Nutrition Month.