The importance of Nutrition for Young People

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A session on " The importance of Nutrition for Young People" was organised by ASCI PGDM (hospital management) at Dr Kakarla subbarao centre of healthcare management, Administrative Staff College of India on September 6, 2024 as part of nutrition week celebration from September 1-7; The session featured a Special talk by Dr. Hemalatha, former Director of the ICMR- National Institute of Nutrition(NIN). DR Hemalatha delivered an enlightening lecture that covered a broad range of topics related to nutrition, emphasizing the need for adopting a balanced diet and active lifestyle among youth.

Key highlights of the session are health benefits of consuming vegetables and legumes, dietary guidelines 2024, understanding Indian diet, guidelines on carbohydrates an proteins, micronutrients deficiency, reducing healthcare costs by maintaining healthy diet; In addition to the special lecture, several students of ASCI PGDM ( Hospital Management)actively participated in the event, presenting posters on various aspects of nutrition with a focus on promoting healthy dietary habits and lifestyle changes among youth. The session was chaired by Dr Subodh Kandamuthan Dean and Director Dr Kakarla Subbarao Centre for Health care management and Dr Priyadarshini, Dr Abhishek and PGDM team also participated in the event.

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Published date : 06 Sep 2024 03:19PM