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Thursday, January 11, 2018

REPORT ON WELLNESS TALK BY NUTRITIONIST SUREKHA PUNAMIYA AT WITTY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PAWAN BAUG (2017-18)


REPORT ON WELLNESS TALK BY NUTRITIONIST SUREKHA PUNAMIYA
At a young age it is extremely vital to know that one’s food choices can affect their health in a big way. In order to make students aware about healthy food items, a Wellness talk was arranged at Witty International school, Pawan Baug, where renowned nutritionist Mrs. Surekha Punamiya guided students of Grade VI & VII about healthy eating habits.
Mrs. Surekha explained about the benefits of carbohydrate, proteins and fats, minerals. She also enriched students with readymade guide to stay healthy. The guide comprised of the tips like eating plenty of fruits, vegetables and grains, controlling sugary, processed food and gaining enough of sleep in order to stay fit and fine. She explained that unhealthy food does not provide our body with the essential nutrients, but harm our health as well as weaken our immune system. She also highlighted the importance of water by emphasizing on water being our ‘lifeline’.
Most people know good nutrition and physical activity can help maintain a healthy weight. But the benefits of good nutrition go beyond weight. With the help of a PPT and a few examples, Mrs. Surekha explained that good nutrition can help reduce the risk of some diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke, some cancers, and osteoporosis, reduce high blood pressure, lower high cholesterol, improve your well-being, improve your ability to fight off illness, improve your ability to recover from illness or injury and increase your energy level.
She emphasized on having all nutrients like proteins, fats, carbohydrates and minerals in equal proportion. She also suggested choosing jaggery over sugar and desi ghee over butter as it is rich source of nutrition.
Mrs.Surekha explained, “Those who think they have no time for healthy eating, will sooner or later have to find time for illness.”

At the end of the session, Mrs. Surekha also welcomed questions from the students which helped students clarify their doubts about certain food items and its benefits to heath. She made students take a health pledge that they would select healthy food in their diet and reduce consumption of junk food as much as possible.










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