Ludhiana Chapter of Indian Dietetic Association organised Health Carnival

Ludhiana, January 15, 2017: Ludhiana Chapter of Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) organised a ‘Nutrition & Health Carnival’ on Sunday at Pavillion Mall from 3 pm to 7 pm. The carnival was celebrated to observe National Dietetics Day which falls every year on 10th January ! The theme of ‘National Dietetics Day’ for the year 2017 is ‘Consult a Dietician - Be Fooducated’. Announcement for holding of this function was made at recently-held meeting of executive office bearers of Ludhiana Chapter of IDA

According to Ms. Ritu Sudhakar (Chief Dietician, DMCH and President of Ludhiana Chapter of IDA), organising of this function is a combined effort of all members of Ludhiana Chapter of IDA. All the practicing dieticians of Ludhiana region, who are also members of IDA, joined hands to create awareness among public on importance of trained and authentic, dietetic and nutrition professionals, who can guide them in staying healthy.

The event was held with Pavillion Mall as the venue partners.

This 4 hour event (3-7 pm) encorporated lot of interesting activities such as

# Free checking of Body fat and calculation of Body mass Index for the visitors
# A nutrition quiz wherein gift vouchers / hampers were distributed .
# Fun games related to nutrition with take away prizes were arranged for the public.
# Banners and standees with take home messages
# Choreography with a relevant take home message.
# Nukkad naatak pertaining to the theme, by dietetic students.
# A flash mob show with messages on healthy eating.
# Distribution of informative, beautiful and attractive educative pamphlets.
# A catchy' PHOTO BOOTH' for some interesting memories .
# Health Foods display / tasting stalls by participating companies / company.

Others present were Dr. Jaspreet Kaur, General Secretary of Ludhiana IDA and other office bearers of executive council of the Ludhiana chapter of IDA besides the leading practicing dieticians of the city.