“Healthy Dabba, Healthy Bachcha”: Awareness Session on Protein Rich Tiffin and Hands-on Recipe Demonstration
Nutrition awareness session and hands-on culinary demonstration titled “Healthy Dabba, Healthy Bachcha” was organized for the parents of Chaitanya Nursery School, Government Home Science College, Chandigarh.
City Air News
Oct 17, 2026 09:02
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Chandigarh, October 10, 2026: Nutrition awareness session and hands-on culinary demonstration titled “Healthy Dabba, Healthy Bachcha” was organized for the parents of Chaitanya Nursery School, Government Home Science College, Chandigarh. The session aimed to sensitize parents on the importance of balanced nutrition during early childhood, with a special focus on the role of protein in children's growth, development and overall health. More than 50 parents participated enthusiastically in the programme.
The session began with an interactive discussion with parents about the common challenges they face while planning nutritious meals and lunchboxes for their children. The significance of protein in supporting physical growth, muscle development, tissue repair, immunity and overall well-being was highlighted. Parents were also encouraged to include diverse, protein-rich food sources in their children's everyday meals to promote healthy eating habits from an early age. An engaging hands-on recipe demonstration was conducted to familiarize parents with simple, nutritious and child-friendly preparations that can be easily incorporated into school lunchboxes. Four protein-rich recipes were demonstrated, Moong Dal Appe, Soya-Chana Tikki, Black Chana Salad and Moong Dal Pizza.
These recipes showcased innovative ways of incorporating pulses, legumes and soy-based ingredients into children's diets. The programme concluded with feedback from the participating parents who expressed their gratitude for highlighting the usefulness of the ideas shared for planning healthier meals for their children.
Prof. Sudha Katyal, Principal, Government Home Science College, Chandigarh, interacted with the parents and appreciated their active participation, efforts and commitment towards promoting healthy eating habits among children. She emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts between parents and educational institutions in nurturing health-conscious habits from the early years of life.
