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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)


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



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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


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.


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.

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.