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Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, Bengaluru
Department of Nutrition & Dietetics
PG Food Science & Nutrition
SCHOOL NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM
(2013-2018)
As part of Post Graduate Food Science & Nutrition, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics,
Mount Carmel College, Autonomous conducts School Nutrition Education Program (SNEP) -
Nourish Young Minds every year. The idea was initiated as part of Public Nutrition and
Nutritional Epidemiology as there was a need to sensitize the school community about right
nutrition and also to strive towards incorporating nutrition education as regular curriculum in the
school. 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. The first report was compiled in 2013 and the project was undertaken in few
government schools located in urban Bengaluru.
As part of School Nutrition Education Program this project, every year 3-4 government schools
were covered. The program focuses on assessment of nutritional status, nutrition knowledge and
imparting nutrition education program. The prime areas of nutrition emphasis are balanced diet,
Micro and macro nutrients, deficiency diseases, good sanitation, hygiene and importance of
physical activity to promote optimum health in school children. This has also contributed to the
development of innovative learning material - School Nutrition Education Modules used further
as a tool to improvise the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding optimum nutrition.
Apart from creating a change among the school children in Government schools, post graduate
students participation in developing and preparing interactive modules has enhanced their own
understanding regarding the practical applicability of public health nutrition course.
The unique program has contributed to involvement of Post Graduate students in sensitizing
school children and develops 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.
School Nutrition Education Program Report – 2013
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
Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Mount Carmel College, Autonomous,
Bengaluru
Objectives :
To assess the nutrition knowledge, practice and awareness among students in private
schools and Government schools in Bengaluru, India.
To impart knowledge aided with suggestive practical approaches
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
iii. Concept of right choice of food
iv. Physical Activity
v. Hygiene and Sanitation
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.
School Nutrition Education Program Report – 2016
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)
Facilitators : Dr. Sangeeta Pandey, Dr. Geetha Santhosh
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
School Nutrition Education Program - QNet India Partners with Mount Carmel College
Facilitators : Dr. Sangeeta Pandey, Dr. Geetha Santhosh
Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Mount Carmel College, Autonomous
QNet India
Conducted by : First year Post Graduate Food Science and Nutrition Students (Batch 2016)
Beneficiaries : School children VII – IX Grade
Venue : Government Urdu Primary School, Gutahalli, Bengaluru
Objective : Impart knowledge on right nutrition and food safety
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.
The programme at Government Urdu Primary School in Guttahalli 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.
School Nutrition Education Program Report – 2017, 2018
Year : December 2017 and January 2018
Facilitators : Dr. Sangeeta Pandey, Dr. Geetha Santhosh
Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, Bengaluru
Conducted by : Second Year Post Graduate Food Science and Nutrition Students
Beneficiaries : 226 Primary and High School Pupils of North East zone of Bengaluru
Government Kannada Model Primary School, RT Nagar, Bengaluru
Government Urdu Higher Primary School, Near Palace Guttahali, Bengaluru
Medium of instruction - Kannada and English
Duration : Nutrition Education Program was conducted for 6 weeks.
Program Goal
To improve nutrition knowledge of children and have a better understanding about nutrition
Objectives
• To educate the children on the concept of balanced diet
• To know about the nutrients present in food and its effect on body
• To teach about health, hygiene and importance of physical activity
Program:
School children between the age group of 10-15 years both genders were selected. Nutrition
status and nutrition knowledge of children was assessed. School Nutrition Education Program
was conducted to improve the nutrition knowledge with the help of intervention strategies like
involving teachers and parents, presenting food based activities, using creative aids.
Pre structured questionnaire was administered 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
Components of Nutrition Education Program
The major components of the program were balanced diet, nutrients, physical activity & hygiene
and sanitation. Nutrition education tools were developed for imparting the education.
School Nutrition Education Program Module
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.
Conducted by : First year Post Graduate Food Science and Nutrition Students (Batch 2017)
Facilitators : Dr. Sangeeta Pandey, Dr. Geetha Santhosh and Dr. Padma V
Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Mount Carmel College, Autonomous
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.
Students explaining concept of Balanced Diet
Know the Sources of Nutrients School Nutrition Education Program Team
Making a difference in Hoballi
Nourish Young Minds has become a primer for students to carry forward the work to the next
level helping children across the city to learn and practice the knowledge regarding the
optimum nutrition.