NATIONAL WEBINAR ON RETHINK WHAT YOU EAT

Chandigarh September 17, 2021

The University Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management, Panjab University, Chandigarh in collaboration with Chandigarh chapter of Indian Dietetic Association and Nutrition Society of India organized a National Webinar on- Rethink What you Eat to celebrate National Nutrition Month, September 2021 under the able guidance of Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof Raj Kumar making us strive towards excellence.

            Dr. Anish Slath, Director, UIHTM, welcomed the speaker and participants and gave an overview for the need to know what you are eating for well being.

            Dr. Nancy Sahni, Dietitian, PGIMER, Chandigarh delivered an exhaustive and enlightening talk on mindful eating. She gave an insight on ultra processed foods. Myths on packaged foods, fruits, sugars and fats were busted. She explained how the food labels must be read so that we know the nutrients we are eating. Intake of sodium, sugar and fats needs to be monitored. Various reasons for eating such foods were deliberated on. We must know what we eat, what our family eats and what is fed to all. The talk was an eye opener. She stressed on knowing what types of nutrients are we consuming. Mindful eating is the key to maintain healthy life. She motivated the participants to make nutrition their hobby for a healthy life.

            The question answer session, followed by the vote of thanks was conducted by Ms. Kalyani Singh. The webinar got an overwhelming response from participants joining it from various streams of life.