Jalandhar November 13 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- Under the visionary guidance and constant encouragement of Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Ekta Khosla, the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) team of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya , Jalandhar, organized an awareness lecture on “Health and Nutrition” at Government Primary School, Tajpur. During the session, Mrs. Shefali Kashyap, Coordinator, UBA, interacted with the students and highlighted the importance of good health and proper nutrition in leading a happy, active and fulfilling life.
She emphasized the need to consume a balanced diet comprising fruits, vegetables, grains and pulses. She also encouraged students to drink plenty of clean water, never skip breakfast and avoid excessive consumption of junk food such as chips, burgers and chocolates. Further, she stressed the importance of maintaining personal hygiene by washing hands before and after meals, exercising regularly, participating in outdoor games, getting 8–10 hours of sleep every night and keeping their bodies and surroundings clean.
She motivated the students to adopt healthy eating habits and follow the mantra, “Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy and Stay Happy!” Km. Preksha, a student of B.Voc. (BFS), Semester III, further explained the significance of a balanced diet in maintaining good health and overall well-being. She apprised the students that a balanced diet provides essential nutrients required for proper growth and development and supplies energy for studying, playing and performing daily activities. She also highlighted that fruits and vegetables help protect the body against diseases, while milk, pulses and nuts contribute to strengthening bones and muscles.
Mrs. Shefali Kashyap expressed her sincere gratitude to Mrs. Sarabjit Kaur, Sarpanch, Village Tajpur, and Mrs. Ratika Kapoor, Head Teacher, Government Primary School, for providing the opportunity to interact with the students and conduct the awareness session. Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Ekta Khosla appreciated the efforts of the UBA team and emphasized that such initiatives are essential to create awareness about the importance of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle, particularly among young children. Mr. Parminder Singh, Member of the UBA team, was also present on the occasion.