Experts lay stress on value of nutrition for health

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Phagwara, September 10

The faculty of hospitality, GNA University, celebrated National Nutrition Week, on its campus from September 1 to 7.

The theme of the event was “Go forward with food and highlight on superfood in the development of child.”

Chef Varinder Singh Rana, deputy dean, faculty of hospitality, said the main aim of the event was to raise awareness on the importance of nutrition for health, which had an impact on development, productivity, economic growth and national development.

During the first five days, various competitions and activities were held to spread awareness on the importance of nutrition for better health through poster painting making competition, rangoli competition, nutrition-based model exhibitions, best short video-making competition and ‘Paushtik Aahar’ (Nutritional Menu Competition) to motivate students to promote ‘National Nutrition Week’ for the development and growth of the healthy nation.

A guest lecture was arranged on ‘Balanced diet’. Ritika Bansal from Patiala spoke on the “Awareness of Balanced Diet and its importance on the nutrition for health”.

An awareness generation programme on the importance of nutrition for health was held at nearby villages through ‘Nukkad nattaks’.

Gurdeep Singh Sihra, Pro-chancellor, GNA University, motivated the students to eat healthy food and stay fit.

Prof Dr V K Rattan, vice-chancellor, GNA University, encouraged the efforts of the faculty of hospitality for initiating such events. Prizes were distributed among winners by all dignitaries.

Vaihali Thakur conveyed a vote of thanks. Chef Ashish Raina, Gaurav Bathla, Shagun and Shiv Raj were also present at the valedictory ceremony.