MOUNT CARMEL COLLEGE, AUTONOMOUS DEPARTMENT OF … · 3 Preface School Nutrition Education Program “Nourishing Young Minds” is an initiative of Department of Nutrition and Dietetics,

MOUNT CARMEL COLLEGE,

AUTONOMOUS

DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION &

DIETETICS

PG FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION

2013 - 2018

SCHOOL NUTRITION

EDUCATION PROGRAM

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INDEX

No. Content

Preface

Foreword

School Nutrition Education Program Report – 2013 -14

School Nutrition Education Program Report – 2014

Launch Of “Nutritium” Nutrition Counseling Cell- 2015

School Nutrition Education Program Report 2015 - 2016

QNet India Partners with Mount Carmel College for the cause of

School Nutrition Education Program 2016

NSS Partners with School Nutrition Education Program 2017

Faculty Enrichment Program 2018

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Preface

School Nutrition Education Program “Nourishing Young Minds” is an initiative of

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Mount Carmel College, Autonomous. We are

extremely grateful to our Principals, Mount Carmel College for their constant

support to conduct this program.

As part of PG Food Science and Nutrition curriculum, Public Health and Nutritional

Epidemiology course, students impart nutrition education program in Government

schools. The objective of the program is assessment of nutritional status and

knowledge of children in nutrition, physical activity and hygiene. Children’s

knowledge is assessed pre and post nutrition education program. The beneficiaries

are children from selected Government schools from North, South, East and West

zone in Namma Bengaluru. The program is unique since PG Food Science and

Nutrition students are involved in developing unique innovative nutrition education

aids, programs and also teach the children through classes and interactive games.

Ever since 2013, “ Nourish Young Minds” under the aegis of Dr Sangeeta Pandey,

HOD of Nutrition and Dietetics, the program has been well received and has been

influencing young minds. The program is well contributed by Post Graduate students

mentored by the faculty and support of the educational institutions.

The program is unique since Post Graduate students are involved in sensitizing

school children and develop the onus of contributing to the community at a young

age. Children also become agents of change by spreading what they have learnt in

school to their family and community members. Hence, “Nourish Young Minds” has

been a small step in building a healthy world.

PG Food Science & Nutrition,

Department of Nutrition & Dietetics,

Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, Bengaluru

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FOREWORD

I am delighted to write the foreword for the community development project conducted by

Post Graduate students of Food Science and Nutrition programme. The first report was

compiled in 2013 and the project was undertaken in few government schools located in urban

Bengaluru. The idea was initiated by the students as they recognized that there is a need of

Nutrition education to be brought in the regular curriculum of the school, which will create

awareness among the children regarding balanced diet, Micro and macro nutrients,

deficiency diseases, good food habits to promote health, sanitation, hygiene and importance

of physical activity to promote their optimum health. The first programme conducted in

various government schools was well received and this started the journey of continuous

programme covering various government schools in different localities.

As part of this project, every year 3-4 government schools were covered. This

programme aimed at developing innovative learning material and using them as a

tool to improvise the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding optimum nutrition.

School Nutrition Education Programme “Nourish Young Minds” was conceived and

delivered by the students to the government school children and post evaluation study

was conducted to observe the impact of the tools prepared and used.

I believe that this effort of our students has created change among the children

studying in the government school. Student’s participation in developing and

preparing interactive modules during the study has enhanced their own

understanding regarding the practical applicability of public health nutrition course.

I hope that this report will become a primer for other students to carry forward this

work to the next level helping children across the city to learn and practice the

knowledge regarding the optimum nutrition.

Dr Sangeeta Pandey,

Associate Professor, HOD,



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Year : June to October, 2013

Conducted by : Second year Post Graduate Food Science & Nutrition Students

(Batch 2012- 14)

Facilitators : Dr. Sangeeta Pandey, Dr. Geetha Santhosh



Objectives :

To assess the nutrition knowledge, practice and awareness among students o

private schools and Government schools in Bengaluru, India.

To impart knowledge aided with suggestive practical approaches that could be

put into practice

To promote activity based and involvement learning practices to impart

nutrition education

Beneficiaries : 400 students of 6th

, 7th

and 8th

grade students (aged 10 to 14 years)

No. Zone School Government/Private

1. North UAS Campus School, Hebbal Private

2. South Seventh Day Adventist School,

Frazer town

Private

3. East Government Modern Primary and High

School, V.V.Puram

Government

4. West Government High School

Basaveshwaranagar

Government

Duration : Intervention program once a week for duration of 3 months

Topics Focused: Food, Health and Nutrition

i. Nutrients, their classification, functions and sources

ii. Enhancing nutrient availability and preventing nutrient losses

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iii. Concept of right choice of food

iv. Physical Activity

v. Hygiene and Sanitation

Method employed: Questionnaires were administered on nutritional knowledge,

hygiene and sanitation, physical activity, nutrition practice along with the food

frequency table. Nutrition education, a key element, was given to promote lifelong

healthy eating and exercise behaviors with innovative nutrition aids. Pre and post

evaluation of the program was done to assess the effectiveness of the nutrition

program.

Tools used: A programme calendar depicting the various session topics and details

with aids, teaching methods and activities planned, etc was provided to each school

before the commencement of intervention sessions. The aids were done in regional

language Kannada for better understanding and wider reach

Various nutrition-based teaching and learning aids such as charts and posters, flash

cards, games, presentations, and models were designed by each of the groups in order

to impart nutrition knowledge to the study subjects.

A handout comprising of an overall recap of each of the sessions conducted was

distributed to every student subjected to this intervention programme at the end of all

the sessions.

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LAUNCH OF “NUTRITIUM” NUTRITION COUNSELING CELL

Nutritium in house nutrition counseling cell, was inaugurated on 20th

August 2015 by

our Principal, Sr Dr Arpana. Nutrition counseling and awareness is conducted by

students of PG Food Science and Nutrition, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

under the guidance of Dr Sangeeta Pandey, HOD, Nutrition & Dietetics.

The aim of nutrition counseling cell is to counsel clients for therapeutic conditions,

healthy life, lifestyle modifications and sensitize community with outreach program

and In house nutrition awareness. The cell focused on provision of nutrition

counseling for students, teachers and support staff of Mount Carmel College. It also

would enable implementation and enhancement of nutrition counseling skills.

On going nutrition counseling for campus staff, students

As part of Nutritium, the following activities have been conducted:

Canteen evaluation for healthy menu options

“Basic Health Check and Nutrition Counseling” for Support Staff was conducted by

First Year students of PG Food Science and Nutrition and PG Biochemistry. Basic

health checkup like BMI, BP, Blood Sugar and nutrition counseling was very well

received.

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Year : 2016

Objective : Nutrition knowledge assessment

Impart knowledge on right nutrition and food safety

Beneficiaries : Grade V, VI, VII and VIII students

1. Government Urdu Higher Primary School, PG Halli

2. Government Urdu School, Wilson Garden

3. Government High School, Malleshwaram

Duration : Eight classes were conducted in a month i.e. weekly, two classes.

Conducted by : First year Post Graduate Food Science and Nutrition Students (Batch 2016)


Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Mount Carmel College, Autonomous

Details:

School children between the age group of 10-15 years both genders were selected

from lower income and middle income group. Children in this age group high

nutritional demands and can be molded early at younger age.

Children nutrition knowledge were assessed pre and post nutrition education program

Nutrition Education Program was carried out with the help of following intervention

strategies like involving teachers and parents, presenting food based activities, using

creative aids and incorporating their participation.

Questionnaire was developed to assess the nutritional knowledge, attitude and

practice of the students. The following parameters were assessed

1. Nutrition assessment

2. Physical Activity

3. Personal Hygiene and Sanitation

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NUTRITION EDUCATION AIDS

The process of imparting nutrition education program involved usage of nutrition aids

prepared for the children to educate them in a simple method.

1. NUTRITION

FOOD GROUP CHART

A pictorial chart was made to teach the classification of the five

food groups to the children. It emphasized on the importance of

different food groups. During this session a self-evaluating test

was conducted to assess children’s daily food intake based on

food groups of children

FOOD GROUP MATCH

An aid was made to conduct an activity -match the match the

different food groups with their sources. The aid was to expand

the knowledge of the children on how important all five food

groups are which included cereal & grain group, fruit group,

vegetable group, protein group & dairy group.

MY PLATE CHART

My plate chart developed as an aid to teach the children about

what an every day’s food plate should include. It consists of the

five food groups i.e. cereals, fruits, vegetables, meat products

and dairy along with certain examples in each category,

represented diagrammatically. The chart also included certain

benefits of each food group to the body.

ACTIVITY ON MY PLATE:

An activity regarding My Plate was conducted where pictures

of different food items along with a plate which had markings

of the sizes were placed in front of the children. Each child was

asked to stick the food item on the plate.This enabled the

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children to learn about the quantity of each food groups to be consumed.

MY PLATE CLOCK:

The colorful divided plate includes sections for vegetables,

fruits, grains, and foods high in protein. Relating my plate with

a clock helps the children to know the importance of meal

timing and a reminder that all the food groups are necessary in

their plate as a part of balanced meal.

LEAD MY PLATE (Puzzle game):

An activity based innovative aid was made to help children

remember the categories of food. The basic rules behind the

game were: Following the healthy foods would lead you to the

right path and help you in reaching the healthy destination i.e.

MY PLATE. Whereas, the unhealthy foods would trap you and

make you lose the game.

VIDEO PRESENTATION:

A pictorial power point presentation was prepared highlighting

nutrients and sources. A video presentation on hand hygiene was

shown.

CALCIUM CHART

A chart was made on nutritional benefits of calcium, was done. It

highlighted on calcium, functions, toxicity and deficiency of

calcium, sources and RDA

FLASH CARDS

Flash cards were prepared based on nutrients like carbohydrates,

proteins, fats, iron, calcium and zinc. Each flash card had

pictures on sources of nutrient and the benefit of the nutrient in

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our body. It aimed at helping them to know the importance of nutrient and their

sources

CHART ON SOURCES OF IRON

The aid illustrated the various important sources of iron. It was

created to make the target group aware of the various sources

available such that they could be included in their regular diets.

MICRO BUTTERFLY

Two micro nutrients iron and zinc are crucial for the growth and

development for children to build their immunity and prevent

occurrence of diseases like anemia (iron) and symptoms like

diarrhea (zinc).The various functions, sources and daily

requirements of these micronutrients are presented through the aid.

CALCI BONE:

Calcium is an important micronutrient for the bone development

in children. The various functions, sources and daily requirement

for calcium is represented using this aid.

VITAMIN PIE:

Vitamin pie represents both soluble and insoluble vitamins and

their sources. Children often tend to waste food not knowing the

major vitamins they are losing out. Through this aid the

importance of various sources of vitamins and their basic

functions were taught.

VITAMIN POEM:

A poem was made in a sing song style on the various vitamins.

The poem was made to help children remember the vitamins and

their important functions.

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VITAMIN BODY

A pictorial image used to indicate which vitamin has an effect on

which part of the body. The purpose of this aid was to teach the

subjects about the significance of vitamins in the human body

SNAKES AND LADDER

The snake and ladder game was well-versed, vibrant and active

game among children offering the insight to various healthy foods

and junk foods. It helped in teaching children about healthy eating

practices for a healthy life. Snake (i.e. eating junk foods) will bite

you and ladders (i.e. eating healthy foods) will support you to win

the game quickly.

GUESS THE NUTRIENT

As the name suggests children were expected to guess nutrients

associated with sources and functions. The name of the nutrient

was hidden till they guessed right answer.

PORTION CONTROL CHART

Portion control chart included each food groups of the My plate

along with quantity. The chart showed different portions of hand to

indicate amount of each food group to be consumed. Example:

carbohydrate, vegetable portion should be equal to the size of a fist.

Protein sources like chicken should be equal to the size of a palm.

Peanut butter, equal to one thumb(1 tbsp) and oil equal to one

fingertip(1 tsp).

PICTORIAL FOOD CHART BOOK

The food chart book contains all the important nutrients that are

essential for the children. This book was utilized to teach the

children about healthy food and the portion size.

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2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Physical activity is important for many reasons such as controlling weight and

reducing risk of heart disease. Posters were prepared on physical activity to spread

awareness, the importance of 60 minutes physical activity in daily routine. The

benefits of physical activity were explained and the ways to incorporate it in daily life

was discussed like climb, play, swim, run etc.

The following four points were highlighted

1. Exercise increases energy levels

2. Improve muscle strength

3. Maintain healthy weight

4. Enhances immunity

3. HYGIENE AND SANITATION

SANITATION CHART:

Sanitation is the provision of facilities and services for the safe disposal of

human urine and feces. Sanitation is important for all, helping to maintain

health and increase life-span. This purpose of this aid was to educate the

children about good sanitation practices.

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HYGIENE BROCHURE

The brochure highlights the basics of hygiene. It was made in the form of a sequence

card to enable the children to understand one concept at a time. The purpose of this

brochure was to educate the subjects about the various good hygiene practices.

PERSONAL HYGIENE CHART

This is a pictorial description about the various ways of maintain

personal hygiene to lead a healthy life thereby, preventing diseases.

It includes overall ways that should be followed to lead a disease-

free life.This aid was used to teach the children about various

methods of maintaining personal hygiene.

BRUSH BOARD

This activity based aid titled “brush your teeth” depicts the various

steps involved in the brushing of teeth. This was an educational aid

plus activity to help children learn the right way of brushing their

teeth in order to maintain good oral health.

BUNTINGS

This was a pictorial aid made in the form of buntings related to

good hand hygiene practices. These buntings were made to

highlight the time before and after which the children are expected

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to wash their hands. This was the second part of hygiene basics.

CONCLUSION:

The program was successfully conducted at Government schools at Bengaluru. The

objective to impart and improve the food habits of the study subjects was fulfilled.

Children were more receptive to learning and were very likely to adopt healthy

behaviors at a younger age.

Future studies regarding KAP should specifically assess the attitudes that students

have towards nutrition habits, importance of physical activity, hygiene, availability of

water and sanitation facilities at home and at school and focus on enforcing a healthy

lifestyle. Enhanced, comprehensive knowledge about these issues should be used to

improve low-cost but highly effective programs that will meaningfully attenuate the

burden of diseases, malnutrition and deficiencies or toxicities among students in rural

settings. The program was well received and appreciated in the institutions.

School Nutrition Education Program Team

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QNet India Partners with Mount Carmel College for the cause of

School Nutrition Education Program



QNet India


Beneficiaries : School children VII – IX Grade

Venue : Government Urdu Primary School, Gutahalli, Bengaluru

Objective : Impart knowledge on right nutrition and food safety

Children are the future of our society, and for the development of an active and

healthy society, it is necessary for them to know the importance of healthy and good

food for maintenance of their health. Almost one in two children under the age of

five in India is undernourished. Among adults, 36 percent of women and 34 percent

of men are undernourished. Research has shown that the nutritional status of adults is

linked to that of children.

http://motherchildnutrition.org/india/overview-india.html

http://motherchildnutrition.org/india/overview-india.html

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One of the gaps in addressing under-nutrition is a lack of awareness. Teaching

children about nutrition in the classroom has the potential to have long-lasting impact.

From students making healthier choices to improved academic performance, nutrition

education can benefit the whole school.

The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics in Mount Carmel College in Bengaluru has

conceptualized the Nutrition Education Program for schools in Bangalore. The

objective of the programme is to create awareness among young students about the

importance of hygiene through awareness of macronutrients and micronutrients in the

diet. At large, this program is a vital step to improve the nutritional status of the

Government school children.

QNet has partnered with the department to help promote nutrition awareness among

three government schools in Bangalore. The programme spread over a three month

period included an information session on the importance of nutrition, understanding

of basic nutrition, personal hygiene, and food habits. These were followed by physical

activities like yoga, aerobics, and games specially developed to help children

understand the importance of nutrition and physical activity to maintain optimum

health.

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Students at Government Urdu Primary School enjoying the activities of the

programme

The first phase of this programme was rolled out in Government Urdu Primary

School in Guttahalli recently and received positive feedback from both students and

teachers. Teachers, in particular, were grateful for the programme since when students

experience poor nutrition and diminished health practices, it’s harder for them to

listen, concentrate, and learn.

Around 100 students participated in the pilot programme and reacted positively to the

information they received. In the next phase, the Nutrition Education Program hopes

to reach at least 300 more students.

QNet is delighted to partner with this programme as it is in line with our aim to instill

and promote a healthy lifestyle among Indians.

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NUTRITION AWARENESS PROGRAM AT CUBBON PARK

Date: 29th

January 2017 from 7am to 9am

Facilitators : Dr Sangeeta Pandey, Dr Geetha Santhosh

Conducted by : First Year PG Food Science and Nutrition students

Beneficiaries: Morning Walkers at Cubbon Park

The campaign named, "Nutrition Awareness Programme” was aimed to educate the

public on crucial topics like nutrition, fitness, sanitation and hygiene. Towards

creating a healthier society by popularizing preventive measures, the awareness

program made use of a variety of experiments on Health and Hygiene and many

poster presentations, depicting the importance of balanced diet and healthy lifestyle in

day to day life. Another strategy employed included involving children and youth in

the awareness programme by a conglomeration of games like – Hop Scotch, Wiggle-

Wiggle, Ludo, Snake and Ladders, and so on. These games provided a context for

engaging practice and children were able to develop a variety of connections with the

content and formed positive memories of learning. Children are the best messengers

to carry forward the information to their friends and family.

The first two stalls focused on imparting information about general nutrition and the

various nutrients. There were a number of posters and visual aids which made them

aware of important information like the amount of salt and sugar we subconsciously

consume in everyday products, how the claims of nutrition labels are wrongly

perceived by us, and the relationship between cravings and deficiencies. There were

also fun games focusing on good food choices, nutrients and the need to replace some

foods with healthier options, also shedding light on healthy methods of cooking.

The program helped to answer various questions of the public, imparting to them

sufficient basic knowledge about the food we consume on everyday basis. They were

also given visiting cards of the Nutritium Cell in Mount Carmel College, letting them

know that we, the staff and budding nutritionists, would be more than happy to help

them out with their further queries.

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The second segment focused on physical activity and personal hygiene. Stall 2 had

games and posters that fascinated the crowd. Games included were my plate, memory

games, importance of washing hand and maintaining hygiene, pop up/explosion box

that explained the importance of superfoods, ping pong ball game that explained the

importance of physical activity.

The response from the audience was incredible which will encourage the students in

organizing more such activities. From kids to adults, all the age groups appreciated

the cause and the initiation of the awareness programme.

We received an excellent feedback from the public, some who were awestruck to

know a few facts they never thought about and others congratulated us for the

initiative!

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NSS Partners with School Nutrition Education Program

Date : 22nd

January 2018

Venue : Hoballi, Koramangala Taluk

Beneficiaries : School children (1st to 6

th Std), Head Master, Teachers of ten schools

Objective : Impart knowledge on right nutrition, food safety and hygiene.


Facilitators : Dr. Sangeeta Pandey, Dr. Geetha Santhosh and Dr. Padma V


Dr Govinda Gowda, NSS , Mount Carmel College, Autonomous

Event Details:

School Nutrition Education Program was organized at Hoballi, Koramangala Taluk.

Various nutrition education aids, presentations and interesting games were used to create

awareness in local language for better understanding. Concept of balanced diet was explained

with display of nutrients, sources, associated benefits and deficiencies.

A thali plate was displayed with local food items to demonstrate “MY PLATE” concept to

educate mothers and children on portion sizes and balanced diet. Awareness on quantities of

sugar and salt in common processed foods viz potato chips, biscuits, chocolates was

explained. Innovative ‘hop scotch’ game helped in creating awareness on importance of

breakfast, nutritious diet, physical activity and hand washing. The unique ‘snake and ladder’

game illustrated calcium rich sources, benefits and consequences. The need to restrict on junk

food was explained through green, amber and red signal concept. “Eat or delete’ board game

explained healthy and unhealthy food choices items - cakes, chocolates, ice creams, noodles.

The interactive School Nutrition Education Program was well received and covered by media.

True to School Nutrition Education Program theme “Nourish Young”, the program was a

success and one small step to building healthy nation.

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Students explaining concept of Balanced Diet

Know the Sources of Nutrients School Nutrition Education Program Team

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Making a difference in Hoballi

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Faculty Enrichment Program 2018

Faculty Enrichment Program was conducted at Mount Carmel College, Autonomous

on 22.09.2018. Department of Nutrition & Dietetics conducted program on Right

Nutrition for the faculty and Support Staff. Three component program was delivered

and well received on the following aspects.

Start Eating Healthy: Dr Sangeeta Pandey , HOD, Associate Professor

Healthy eating is an integral component for healthy living. The concept of

balanced diet with eating right was explained in the following areas:

Factors influencing nutrient needs

Balanced diet and its components

Principles of healthy living

Making right nutrition choices , cooking methods , nutrition label

Changing Work Environment – Be Nutri Smart: Dr Geetha Santhosh, Assistant

Professor

With the changing work environment, nutrition has become even more

important to attain good work life balance.

The talk focused on the following aspects:

Changing work scenario, age and working environment

Lifestyle disease – Cardio vascular disease, obesity, diabetes

Barriers for right nutrition

Smart nutrition choices with exercise, relaxation strategies

Life style management of PCOS: Ms Shubhi Agarwal, Assistant Professor

Owing to stress and obesity, PCOS, a complex hormonal disturbance seen in

women of reproductive age, is on the rise. Since it is a growing concern,

there was a strong need to address the issue and create awareness about it.

Therefore talk on PCOS and its nutrition management was delivered on the

following aspects:

Knowing PCOS, signs and symptoms

Nutrition, life style management with exercise, behavioral

modification.

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MOUNT CARMEL COLLEGE, AUTONOMOUS DEPARTMENT OF … · 3 Preface School Nutrition Education Program “Nourishing Young Minds” is an initiative of Department of Nutrition and Dietetics,