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- National Dietetics Day was celebrated by the PG Department of Nutrition and Dietetics on 11th Jan, 2023 on the theme - Mighty Millets & 3 As (Availability, Accessibility and Affordability) for sustainable development. The Department hosted two events, namely - Cookery Competition and Poster Competition. The events received interdisciplinary participants from streams including BA, BSc Home Science, MSc Nutrition and Dietetics, and MSc Psychology.
- In the Cookery Competition, 23 students participated and presented creative recipes like Ragi Fruit Cake, Ragi Gone Mad, Ragi Chocolate Chip Cookies and Sorghum Enchiladas. As for Poster Competition, 9 students took part and showcased their artistic skills in conveying the importance of Millets for Sustainable Development. The Department did an exceptional job in gathering students of different streams for the competition and delivering the important message of including different varieties of millets for sustainable development.
- On the 13th and 14th of Feb, 2023, a skill based Food Preservation workshop was conducted. Mr Srinivasa (Rtd), an eminent resource person who has been a part of the Food and Nutrition Board, India, shared his expertise with the enthusiastic group.
- The students were given a hands on experience on various techniques for extending the shelf life of fruits and vegetables by making jams, jellies, pickles, ketchup and chutneys.
- The Department hosted a Webinar on the topic “Nutrition Counselling Techniques and its Importance in Clinical Practice” on 25th February, 2023 at 4 pm on Microsoft teams. The session was open to all the Nutrition and Dietetics stream students and staff. The guest speaker for the webinar was Ms. Fiza Aijaz, Nutritionist for Chronic Care Management in Apollo 24/7, Bangalore.
- A Symposium on Manipulation of Meals for High Performance was conducted on 17th March, 2023. The guest speaker was Mrs.Geetha Ghaliyawar, one of the leading Sports Nutritionist, a Registered Dietitian and an IBS certified Diabetes educator residing in Bangalore, India. The beneficiaries of this symposium were the II year M.Sc students of BCWCC and Maharani Cluster University making it a total of 45 participants. The program focused on Energy Availability, Macronutrient needs, carbohydrate loading, role of protein in post training sessions, and the importance of hydration for enhanced Sports performance, making it a beneficial session for the audience.
- An Educational trip was organised to a multi-speciality hospital - Manipal, Whitefield on 7th of March 2023. The objective of the trip was to get an insight of how the dietary services are managed at a multi-specialised hospital.The visit to Manipal Hospital’s dietary department proved to be an enriching experience, providing a detailed idea on the challenges and strategies adopted to cater to patients.
- “Diet Counselling Session for Maintenance Staff”, was organised on 27th March, 2023 for the attenders of BCWCC and BCWCLC. The participants were enlightened on the importance of making healthy food choices and eating a balance diet, with the women staff also being particularly taught on menstrual hygiene.
- A guest lecture on “DISSERTATION WRITING” was organised on 11/04/2023.The resource person invited for the guest talk was Dr VAIJANTHI KANABUR, Associate Professor at MCU. The key points discussed included explanation on Synopsis format, title framing, determination of sample size, guidelines on the research design, bibliography writing and consent form format. The session on the whole was insightful and informative.
- On the 23rd of August, 2023, an awareness program was conducted on the multifaceted programs and initiatives undertaken by the YWCA (Young Women’s Christian Association). Mrs. Dorcas Pearl Sudeep (General Secretary, YWCA, Bengaluru) was invited as the resource person. The talk shed light on initiatives like Tailoring classes for women, Shelters for the elderly, daycare centres for children, education programs for school-going children and dropouts along with free counseling sessions.
- An interdisciplinary Guest Lecture was organized on 01/09/2023 on the topic,“Basic Counselling Skills(Qualities of a Good Counsellor)” by Dr. Renuka Paul, Former Principal, Goodwill Christian College For Women.The Ice berg Theory was explained, followed by the qualities needed to become a good counselor. The topics covered were on Communication Skills which include – Patience, Confidence, Non Judgmental approach, Observation, Listening skills, Trust,Respect, Acceptance, Self awareness, Appreciating diversity and Empathy.
