In connection with Dietetics Day a function was organized today at AIIMS Bhopal. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. (Dr) Ajai Singh, Executive Director of AIIMS Bhopal, said that good eating habits should be developed in children from the very beginning.
Diet taken in childhood plays an important role in the rest of life. Food should be provided to children according to their age, weight and height. An Indian traditional thali has the best balanced diet. Only by consuming a balanced diet can a person remain healthy and only then it is possible to create a healthy family, a healthy society and a healthy country.
Keeping in mind the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, AIIMS Bhopal, which is the first AIIMS in the country, has included Shri Ann i.e. Millets in the food for the patients. Along with eating a balanced diet, we should also adopt eco-friendly methods of cooking. During this, he also inaugurated an exhibition in which various aspects of balanced diet were shown. He also asked the concerned department to display the charts prepared regarding balanced diet etc. at various places in the hospital.
On this occasion, Ms. Bhavna Ahirwar, Senior Dietitian of AIIMS Bhopal threw light on the role of a dietitian. He said that nowadays we look more at our convenience and taste in food whereas we should focus on a balanced and nutritious diet. Besides, we should also keep our lifestyle healthy and fit. This year's theme is: The role of dietitians and nutritionists in public health issues. On this occasion, a skit was also performed to develop good eating habits among children. Professor (Dr.) Ajai Singh, Executive Director, AIIMS Bhopal was the chief guest in this program.