Posted by : Admin|Date : 30 Sep, 2022|Location : Karamsad
Pediatric and Dietetics Dept of BU distributed Nutritious Sukhdi to the children
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is celebrating the 5th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2022 from 1st to 30th September 2022. To support this cause Pediatric and Dietetics Department of Bhaikaka University in association with the NSS Unit of the University distributed Nutritious Sukhdi to the children and lactating mothers in the pediatric ward. The awareness about the nutrition meal was provided by Dr. Jigar Thakkar, Associate Professor, Pediatric Dept through power point presentation and video talk.
On this occasion Reproductive and Child Health Officer, Anand District Dr. R. B Kapadia, Provost BU Dr. Utpala Kharod, Dean - PSMC Dr. Himanshu Pandya, Medical Superintendent - SKH Dr. Jitesh Desai, Head Pediatric Dept Dr. Kritika Tondon, Dietitian Jigna Patel and NSS Officer and A.P Community Medicine Dept Dr. Utkarsh Shah were present.
Dr. Kapadia said that Gujarat Government is focusing on pregnant & lactating mothers and children to combat malnutrition in the state. A nutritious meal is provided at Anganwadi.
Dr. Kharod said that to eradicate malnutrition we should encourage the consumption of locally available foods, grain, vegetables, and fruits. These foods are not expensive.
