Poshan Maah Kickstarted with Talk on “Recent Trends in Nutrition with Focus on Non-Communicable
Government Home Science College, Chandigarh, organised an enlightening talk on “Recent Trends in Nutrition with Focus on Non-Communicable Diseases” on 17th September 2025 to mark the beginning of Poshan Maah celebrations.
City Air News
Sep 18, 2025 06:22
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Chandigarh, September 18, 2025: Government Home Science College, Chandigarh, organised an enlightening talk on “Recent Trends in Nutrition with Focus on Non-Communicable Diseases” on 17th September 2025 to mark the beginning of Poshan Maah celebrations.
Dr. Anupama Sandal, Professor, Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, Colege of Community Science, CSKHPKV, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh was invited as the key speaker for the day. She highlighted the importance of millets, emphasizing their nutritional significance. She also shared regional relevance of crops like pearl millet and finger millet making them a vital part of the local food system. She further emphasized on Indian traditional food culture highlighting the importance of balanced eating habits. The significance of a wholesome Indian thali was discussed, comprising rice, dal, chapati, curd, and vegetables in appropriate portions to ensure good health. The speaker also urged the audience to avoid consumption of junk food, as it is a major contributor to lifestyle-related disorders. A cultural reference was shared wherein the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, celebrated Makar Sankranti on 14th January by preparing khichdi for the first time, symbolizing the value of traditional Indian food practices.The session was highly engaging and provided valuable insights into the role of nutrition in preventing non-communicable diseases.
Prof. Sudha Katyal, Principal, applauded the efforts of Department of Foods and Nutrition for organising the session. She further encouraged the students to adopt healthy dietary practices in their daily lives.
