National Nutrition Week 2023 is celebrated at Saint Mary’s college of Nursing on 30/09/2023.
The 2nd semester’s Nursing students creatively and hygienically presented the delicious and yummy Nutritional items. which were belong to various types of Diets like Liquid diet, Balance diet, Diet for elderly, Diet for pregnant mothers and diet for under five children also bland Diet, diabetic diet, high protein diet and low sodium diet was prepared by the students in different groups. the preparation phase began at 7.30 am with a prayer song fallowed by preparation of various diets by the students.
The nutrition lab was decorated with beautifully prepared charts on various topic related to nutrition. There were charts on the different types of diets, importance of nutrition, health benefits of balanced diet etc. The preparation phase for the program was harmonious and interesting with all the involved members showing active participation and coordination. All students presented their diets with good explanation. The efforts of Mrs. Danavathy the nursing tutor and other faculties were appreciated for guiding and helping students to bring out best in them. Rev. Sr. Mary Fernandes the Nursing superintend advised to utilize the gained knowledge on nutrition in a practical set up at clinicals. Principal Prof Naveen Rasquinha CON appreciated all for all the good efforts, to make the day wonderful. Staffs, students and faculties from St Mary’s hospital were present to this beautiful occasion.