Patna: The Department of Dietetics at AIIMS Patna organised a special nutrition awareness programme at the Cardiac OPD on September 17 as part of National Nutrition Month. The session focused on the role of healthy dietary and lifestyle practices in preventing and managing cardiovascular diseases.
The programme highlighted the importance of making nutrition a part of preventive healthcare, particularly for people at risk of lifestyle-related diseases. Patients and their attendants were also given practical guidance on making informed food and lifestyle choices.
Focus On Preventive Healthcare
The programme was addressed by Prof. Dr Prashant Kumar Singh, Medical Superintendent, AIIMS Patna, who stressed the importance of incorporating nutrition into preventive healthcare. He said informed dietary choices and healthy lifestyle practices can contribute to reducing the risk of lifestyle-related diseases.
Prof. Dr Anupam Bhambhani, Head of the Department of Cardiology, highlighted the relationship between dietary habits and cardiovascular health. He emphasised the importance of adopting healthy practices for the prevention and long-term management of heart disease.
The programme was also addressed by Dr Swarnim, DMS (Diet and Kitchen Services), and Dr Richa Jaiswal, Chief Dietician. They discussed practical aspects of nutrition and the importance of personalised dietary guidance as part of patient care.
Patients Take Part In Nutrition Dialogue
The awareness programme was followed by an interactive Nutrition Dialogue conducted by dieticians from the Department of Dietetics. Patients and attendants participated in the session and discussed their individual dietary concerns.
The dieticians provided guidance on healthier food choices and lifestyle practices, with the interaction focusing on practical steps that patients could incorporate into their daily routines.
AIIMS Patna Observes National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month is a Government of India initiative launched on March 8, 2018, with the vision of building a “Suposhit Bharat”, or a well-nourished India.
The Department of Dietetics at AIIMS Patna has been observing National Nutrition Month for the past two years through awareness and educational activities aimed at promoting healthier dietary practices and encouraging positive lifestyle changes.
The latest programme reinforced the message that nutrition involves not simply eating more or less, but making informed and balanced food choices. AIIMS Patna said such initiatives are intended to strengthen nutrition awareness as an important component of preventive healthcare.
