WORKSHOP ON FOOD EXCHANGES IN MEAL PLANNING-3 ON NUTRITIONAL WEEK-7th September 2021

 

ST JOSEPH’S college WOMEN (A)

DEPARTMENT OF HOME SCIENCE

 

WORKSHOP – FOOD EXCHANGES IN MEAL PLANNING

Date: 7th September 2021

 

The objectives of the workshop were: -

·       To learn about food exchanges in meal planning.

·       To learn to make menu plans using food exchanges.

Number of participants:  48

 

3^rd year students of home science.

Topic:  Food Exchanges in meal planning.

Platform:  physical meeting.

        On 6^th september2021, Resource speaker P. Manasa Lakshmi, consultant clinical dietitian, GMSR Hospital. she addressed 3^rd year students on the topic food exchanges in meal planning, Its importance and how to use it while planning diet plans. She shared the standard weights and the nutrient contents of each food groups starting from cereals to poultry and meat products and beverages. She gave some examples for food exchanges using the standard tables. She explained how to use this method by working on a menu plan herself and then made the students work on their menu plan using food exchanges. she used many visual aids for better explanation. she clarified all the doubts of the students.  3^rd year PG students has exhibited an exhibition on the Theme “FEED SMART RIGHT FROM THE START “.

They prepared recipes which are good for pregnant women, lactating mothers and food for weaning babies and shared the recipes they prepared and explained the importance of the foods to be taken during these periods.

A formal vote of thanks was proposed by Meharonisa of PG.

 

GUEST LESCTURE BY MANASA LAKSHMI ACTIVITY -2 (NUTRITION WEEK)

 ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (A)

DEPARTMENT OF HOME SCIENCE      

 GUEST LECTURE – “ABCD” IN NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT

                                            

   Date: 6 ^TH September 2021

The objectives of the guest lecture were: -

·       To acknowledge about the “ABCD” technique in nutritional assessment.

·       To obtain knowledge about nutritional screening vs nutritional assessment.

NO OF PARTICIPANTS: 55

Both 3^rd year (UG) and PG students.

TOPIC: “ABCD” IN NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT.

Platform: Physical meeting.

On 6^th September 2021, Resource speaker P. Manasa Lakshmi consultant clinical Dietician GMSR Hospital addressed the students on the topic “ABCD” in nutritional assessment. Jhansi of PG has introduced the resource speaker P. Manasa Lakshmi. she delivered her lecture on the importance of “ABCD” Technique, its usage, what comes under each alphabet.  "A " refers to anthropometric measurements, "B" refers to biochemical parameter’s "C" refers to clinical aspect’s "D" refers to dietary assessment and the which tests and aspects comes under each alphabet and she gave clear explanation of the technique, and how this method will help us to get a clear knowledge about the case for case study.  She said difference between Nutritional screening and Nutritional assessment, she gave some examples of nutritional screening and nutritional assessment tests. How they are used for assessing a person's health. she shared many of her clinical experiences and knowledge.  At the end of session, she clarified the doubts regarding the explained topic.

GUEST LECTURE ACTIVITY-1(NUTRITION WEEK 1-7 SEPTEMBER 2021 ACTIVITIES)

 

ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (A)

DEPARTMENT OF HOME SCIENCE

 

Webinar on “The future of nutrition practice “

Date: 3^rd september 2021

The objectives of the guest lecture were:-

^·               To acknowledge about the future of nutrition in our lives.

^·               To obtain knowledge about nutrition after graduation.

^·               Any disease is reversible by practicing good diet and nutrition.

No of participants: 75

Both 2^nd and 3^rd years students (UG)

Topic: THE FUTURE OF NUTRITION SCIENCE

Platform: Virtual media (Google Meet)

On 3rd  September 2021, Mr. Dr Suresh Kumar, founder and chief coach, Dr Gene clinix addressed the students of 2^nd and 3^rd year Home Science on the future of nutrition practice on virtual media. U.Sri Meghana of 3^rd year Home Science introduced the guest speaker . Dr Suresh Kumar. He delivered his lecture on nutrition importance in daily life and any disease is reversible. By using the simple word “TIME” the speaker explained the whole webinar. the speaker shared many of his career and life experiences and knowledge. He conducted a poll of 5 questions at the start of the webinar for knowing about the students. The forum was open for discussion at the end of the webinar, where students have clarified their doubts.

A formal vote of thanks was proposed by U.Sri Meghana of 3^rd year  Home Science