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REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY NUTRITION PROGRAMME FOR SEPTEMBER 2015

(North Goa)

1. DATE:01st

September 2015

PLACE: Deulwada Anganwadi, Amona (Sanquelim PHC)

CONDUCTED BY: MRS ZHENYA D’LIMA LOBO (NUTRITION OFFICER)

MS GANDHALI UMARYE (ASST. NUTRITION OFFICER)

In view of National Nutrition week a nutrition education programme was conducted a Deulwada Anganwadi,

Amona for the mothers of preschool children. The nutrition officers delivered a talk on importance of nutrition and

balance diet for children and women. Other topics highlighted were importance of water, breakfast and the

deficiencies and sources of important nutrients like Iron, calcium and Vitamin A, and ill effects of junk food were

discussed. Tips on how to improvised and increase the nutritional value of a recipe were also touched upon. The

session was attended by 12 mothers of different age groups. Also ANM and MPHW (M) from Amona sub centre were

present. The ladies attending the session were instructed to prepare nutritious recipes for a competition which were

judged by the .nutrition officers based on the following criteria-Appearance & taste, Cost & availability, Nutritive

value, Creativity. The recipes prepared were based on leafy vegetables. The best 3 recipes were chosen as the winners.

The participants were also advised on how to improvise the recipes nutritionally. It was an interactive session where

the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered.

DATE: 2nd September 2015

PLACE: GPS, Khorlim (Mapusa UHC)


In view of National nutrition week, a nutrition education programme was conducted at Govt. Primary School,

Khorlim, Mapusa for students from std 3rd

and 4th. Since the children are in the rapid growing phase the nutritional

requirements increase .The nutrition officer delivered a lecture on importance of nutrition for children. Other topics

highlighted were balanced diet with the help of food guide pyramid, importance of water, deficiencies and food

sources of iron, calcium, importance of breakfast and ill effects of junk food. A total of 32 students and 5 teachers

attended the session.

2. DATE:02nd

September 2015

PLACE: GPS Kasarpal and GHS Kasarpal (Bicholim PHC)

CONDUCTED BY: MS GANDHALI UMARYE (ASST. NUTRITION OFFICER)

On the occasion of National Nutrition week a nutrition education programme was conducted at Govt.High

School, Kasarpal for the students of 5th

Std -10th

Std and also for the primary students from Govt.Primary

school. In view of educating them about importance of nutrition since they are in the adolescent phase and

this is a very crucial period for their healthy growth and development and thus require special attention to

macro as well as micro nutrients. The assistant nutrition officer delivered a PowerPoint presentation on

balanced diet with the help of food guide pyramid, importance of water, breakfast and the deficiencies and

sources of important nutrients like Iron, calcium and Iodine, Vitamin A, ill effects of junk food, and

personal hygiene were discussed. The session was attended by 32 students from GPS and 143 students from

GHS along with their teachers. The SHMO and RMNCH+A Counselor from Bicholim PHC were present. It

was an interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were

answered.

DATE: 3rd

September 2015

PLACE: Carona Anganwadi, Aldona (Aldona PHC)


In view of National Nutrition week a nutrition education programme was conducted at Carona Anganwadi, Aldona

for the mothers of preschool children and school going children by ICDS Bardez block and Aldona PHC health staff.

Three anganwadis namely- Carona, Khorjuem and Aldona participated in this programme. The nutrition officer

delivered a talk on importance of nutrition and balance diet for children and women. Other topics highlighted were

importance of water, breakfast and the deficiencies and food sources of important nutrients like Iron, calcium and

Vitamin A, and ill effects of junk food. Tips on how to improvised and increase the nutritional value of a recipe and

making of homemade horlicks were also discussed. The Mukhya Sevika gave a brief introduction of the programme

and discussed about infant ragi formula as a weaning food for babies. The session was attended by 24 mothers of

different age groups. The ladies attending the session were instructed to prepare nutritious recipes for a competition

which were judged by the .nutrition officers based on the following criteria-Appearance & taste, Cost & availability,

Nutritive value, Creativity. The recipes prepared were based on sprouted moong. The best 3 recipes were chosen as

the winners. Total 15 ladies participated in the competition. The participants were also advised on how to improvise

the recipes nutritionally. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their

queries were answered.

DATE: 3rd

September 2015

PLACE: Ibrampur school hall, Casarvane (Casarvane PHC)


In view of National Nutrition week a nutrition education programme was conducted at Ibrampur school hall,

Ibrampur for the mothers of preschool and school going children by ICDS Pernem block and Nutrition board,

Porvorim. The MO from Casarvane PHC spoke on nutrition for pregnant and lactating mothers. The nutrition officer

delivered a talk on importance of nutrition and balance diet for children and women. Other topics highlighted were

importance of water, breakfast and the deficiencies and food sources of important nutrients like Iron, calcium and

Vitamin A, and ill effects of junk food. Tips on how to improvised and increase the nutritional value of a recipe and

making of homemade horlicks were also discussed. The nutrition board in charge also spoke on importance of good

nutrition for children. The CDPO Pernem block gave a brief introduction of the programme. The session was attended

by 70 mothers of different age groups. The Member of Parliament Mr Shripad Naik was also the special guest for the

programme. The ladies attending the session were instructed to prepare nutritious recipes for a competition. Raw

ingredients based on their nutritional value were put on display.

3. DATE:03rd

September 2015

PLACE: Deulwada Anganwadi, Shirgao (Bicholim PHC)


In view of National Nutrition week a nutrition education programme was conducted a Deulwada Anganwadi,

Shirgao, for the mothers of preschool children. It was a combined programme of two anganwadies deulwada and

palniwada anganwadi.The assistant nutrition officer delivered a talk on importance of nutrition and balance diet for

children and women. Other topics highlighted were importance of water, breakfast and the deficiencies and sources of

important nutrients like Iron, calcium and Vitamin A, and ill effects of junk food were discussed. Tips on how to

improvised and increase the nutritional value of a recipe were also touched upon. The session was attended by 25

adolescent girls from Govt.High School and 17 mothers of different age groups. The Mukhyasevika from ICDS

sector, RMNCH+A Counselor from Bicholim PHC, ANM from Advalpal sub centre were present. The ladies

attending the session were instructed to prepare nutritious recipes for a competition which were judged by the

assistant nutrition officer and Mukhyasevika (ICDS) based on the following criteria-Appearance & taste, Cost &

availability, Nutritive value, Creativity. The recipes prepared were based on Pulse preparartion. The best 3 recipes

were chosen as the winners. The participants were also advised on how to improvise the recipes nutritionally. It was

an interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered.

DATE: 4th

September 2015

PLACE: Ozari Anganwadi, Casarvane (Casarvane PHC)


In view of National Nutrition week a nutrition education programme was conducted at Ozari Anganwadi,

Casarvane for the mothers of preschool children and school going children. The nutrition officer delivered a talk on

importance of nutrition and balance diet for children and women. Other topics highlighted were importance of water,

breakfast and the deficiencies and food sources of important nutrients like Iron, calcium and Vitamin A, and ill effects

of junk food. Tips on how to improvised and increase the nutritional value of a recipe and making of homemade

horlicks were also discussed. The session was attended by 15 mothers of different age groups. The ladies attending

the session were instructed to prepare nutritious recipes for a competition which were judged by the .nutrition officers

based on the following criteria-Appearance & taste, Cost & availability, Nutritive value, Creativity. The best 3 recipes

were chosen as the winners. Total 6 ladies participated in the competition. The participants were also advised on how

to improvise the recipes nutritionally. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to

which their queries were answered. Raw ingredients based on their nutritional value were put on display.

4. DATE:04th

September 2015

PLACE: Naikwada Anganwadi, Keri (Valpoi CHC)


In view of National Nutrition week a nutrition education programme was conducted at Naikwada Anganwadi, Keri

for the mothers of preschool children. It was an ICDS programme of 9 anganwadies from Keri Panchayat area. The

assistant nutrition officer delivered a talk on importance of nutrition and balance diet for children and women.

Other topics highlighted were importance of water, breakfast and the deficiencies and sources of important nutrients

like Iron, calcium and Vitamin A, and ill effects of junk food were discussed. Tips on how to improvised and increase

the nutritional value of a recipe were also touched upon. The session was attended by 23 mothers of different age

groups. The Mukhyasevika from ICDS sector, Headmistress from GPS, Keri, Panch Member from Keri panchayat,

Anganwadi workers were present. The ladies attending the session were instructed to prepare nutritious recipes for a

competition which were judged by the assistant nutrition officer and Mukhyasevika (ICDS) based on the

following criteria-Appearance & taste, Cost & availability, Nutritive value, Creativity. The recipes prepared were

based on SNP provided to the beneficiaries. The best 5 recipes were chosen as the winners. The participants were also

advised on how to improvise the recipes nutritionally. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked

many questions to which their queries were answered.

DATE: 5th

September 2015

PLACE: Malabwado Anganwadi, Merces (Corlim PHC)


In view of National Nutrition week a nutrition education programme was conducted at Malabwado Anganwadi,

Merces for the mothers of preschool children and school going children. Five anganwadis participated in the

programme namely- Malabwado, Bamonwado, Kumarwado, Voilebhat and St Caitan. The nutrition officer delivered

a talk on importance of nutrition and balance diet for children and women. Other topics highlighted were importance

of water, breakfast and the deficiencies and food sources of important nutrients like Iron, calcium and Vitamin A, and

ill effects of junk food. Tips on how to improvised and increase the nutritional value of a recipe and making of

homemade horlicks were also discussed. The session was attended by 24 mothers of different age groups. The ladies

attending the session were instructed to prepare nutritious recipes for a competition which were judged by the

.nutrition officer based on the following criteria-Appearance & taste, Cost & availability, Nutritive value, Creativity.

The best 3 recipes were chosen as the winners. The recipes prepared were based on fruits. Total 23 ladies participated

in the competition. The participants were also advised on how to improvise the recipes nutritionally. The school

health MO from Corlim PHC also spoke on importance of good nutrition for adolescents and children. It was an

interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered. Raw

ingredients based on their nutritional value were put on display.

5. DATE:05th

September 2015

PLACE: Narayannagar Anganwadi, Pissurlem (Valpoi CHC)


In view of National Nutrition week a nutrition education programme was conducted at Narayannagar Anganwadi,

Pissurlem for the mothers of preschool children. The assistant nutrition officer delivered a talk on importance of

nutrition and balance diet for children and women. Other topics highlighted were importance of water, breakfast and

the deficiencies and sources of important nutrients like Iron, calcium and Vitamin A, and ill effects of junk food were


session was attended by 24 mothers of different age groups. The MPHW (M) from Pissurlem sub centre was present.

The ladies attending the session were instructed to prepare nutritious recipes for a competition which were judged by

the assistant nutrition officer based on the following criteria-Appearance & taste, Cost & availability, Nutritive

value, Creativity. The best 3 recipes were chosen as the winners. The participants were also advised on how to

improvise the recipes nutritionally. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to

which their queries were answered.

DATE: 7th

September 2015

PLACE: Dongarwado Anganwadi, Bicholim (Bicholim PHC)


In view of National Nutrition week a nutrition education programme was conducted at Dongarwado Anganwadi,

Bicholim for the mothers of preschool children and school going children. Three anganwadis participated in the

programme namely- Dhongarwado, Muslimwado I & II. The nutrition officer delivered a talk on importance of


the deficiencies and food sources of important nutrients like Iron, calcium and Vitamin A, and ill effects of junk food.

Tips on how to improvised and increase the nutritional value of a recipe and making of homemade horlicks were also

discussed. The session was attended by 20 mothers of different age groups. The ladies attending the session were

instructed to prepare nutritious recipes for a competition which were judged by the .nutrition officers based on the

following criteria-Appearance & taste, Cost & availability, Nutritive value, Creativity. The best 3 recipes were chosen

as the winners. The recipes prepared were based on green leafy vegetables. Total 7 ladies participated in the

competition. The participants were also advised on how to improvise the recipes nutritionally. It was an interactive

session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered.

6. DATE:07th

September 2015

PLACE: Panchayat Hall, Velguem (Sanquelim PHC)


In view of National Nutrition week a nutrition education programme was conducted at Panchayat Hall, Velguem

for the mothers of preschool children. It was a combined programme of 3 anganwadies Vondamol, Savribhat and

Gaokarwada anganwadi.The assistant nutrition officer a PowerPoint presentation on importance of nutrition and

balance diet for children and women. Other topics highlighted were importance of water, breakfast and the

deficiencies and sources of important nutrients like Iron, calcium and Vitamin A, and ill effects of junk food were


session was attended by 108awws. The ANM from Velguem sub centre and 3 anganwadi workers were also present.

The ladies attending the session were instructed to prepare nutritious recipes for a competition which were judged by

the assistant nutrition officer based on the following criteria-Appearance & taste, Cost & availability, Nutritive

value, Creativity. The best 3 recipes were chosen as the winners. The participants were also advised on how to

improvise the recipes nutritionally. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to


DATE: 8th

September 2015

PLACE: Paitona Anganwadi, Saloi (Aldona PHC)


In view of National Nutrition week a nutrition education programme was conducted at Paitona Anganwadi, Aldona

for the mothers of preschool children and school going children. The nutrition officer with the help of a power point

presentation delivered a talk on importance of nutrition and balance diet for children and women. Other topics

highlighted were importance of water, breakfast and the deficiencies and food sources of important nutrients like Iron,

calcium and Vitamin A, and ill effects of junk food. Tips on how to improvised and increase the nutritional value of a

recipe and making of homemade horlicks were also discussed. The session was attended by 24 mothers of different

age groups. The ladies attending the session were instructed to prepare nutritious recipes for a competition which were

judged by the .nutrition officers based on the following criteria-Appearance & taste, Cost & availability, Nutritive

value, Creativity. The best 3 recipes were chosen as the winners. Total 9 ladies participated in the competition. The

participants were also advised on how to improvise the recipes nutritionally. It was an interactive session where the

audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered.

DATE: 10th

September 2015

PLACE: Mardol Anganwadi, Mardol (Madkai PHC)


In view of National Nutrition week a nutrition education programme was conducted at Mardol Anganwadi, Mardol

for the mothers of preschool children and school going children. Five anganwadis participated in the programme

namely- Cuncolim, Mardol, Mangueshi, Khazan and Gautan Veling. The nutrition officer delivered a talk on


breakfast and the deficiencies and food sources of important nutrients like Iron, calcium and Vitamin A, and ill effects

of junk food. Tips on how to improvised and increase the nutritional value of a recipe and making of homemade

horlicks were also discussed. The session was attended by 20 mothers of different age groups. The ladies attending

the session were instructed to prepare nutritious recipes for a competition which were judged by the .nutrition officer,

Mukhya Sevika and HO based on the following criteria-Appearance & taste, Cost & availability, Nutritive value,

Creativity. The best 3 recipes were chosen as the winners. Total 15 ladies participated in the competition. The

participants were also advised on how to improvise the recipes nutritionally. The HO from Madkai PHC spoke on

general nutrition. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries

were answered.

7. DATE: 10th

September 2015

PLACE: Wadachawada Anganwadi,Bordem (Bicholim PHC)


In view of National Nutrition week a nutrition education programme was conducted at Wadachawada Anganwadi,

Bordem for the mothers of preschool children. The assistant nutrition officer delivered a talk on importance of


the deficiencies and sources of important nutrients like Iron, calcium and Vitamin A, and ill effects of junk food were


session was attended by 20 mothers of different age groups. The ANM from Bordem sub centre, Councilor from

Bicholim Muncipal council, Teacher from GPS and anganwadi worker were also present. The ladies attending the

session were instructed to prepare nutritious recipes for a competition which were judged by the assistant nutrition

officer based on the following criteria-Appearance & taste, Cost & availability, Nutritive value, Creativity. The best 3

recipes were chosen as the winners. The recipes prepared were based on leafy vegetables .The participants were also

advised on how to improvise the recipes nutritionally. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked

many questions to which their queries were answered.

DATE: 14th

September 2015

PLACE: Aldona PHC


In view of National Nutrition week a nutrition education programme was conducted at Aldona PHC for the

anganwadi workers and ANMs on ICDS sector meeting day. The nutrition officers delivered a talk to educate

anganwadi workers on importance of nutrition for children, adolescents and pregnant mothers, balanced diet. Topics

highlighted were importance of water, breakfast, the deficiencies and sources of iron, calcium, iodine, vitamin A and

ill- effects of junk food, weaning foods and lactogenic foods. Tips on how to improvised and increase the nutritional

value of a recipe were also touched upon. The in charge of the Nutrition board gave a brief summary on nutrition. A

recipe competition was conducted where the AWWs had to prepare a nutritious recipe which were judged by the

nutrition officer based on the following criteria-Appearance & taste, Cost & availability, Nutritive value, Creativity.

The best 3 recipes were chosen as the winners. Total 13 AWWs participated in the competition. The participants were

also advised on how to improvise the recipes nutritionally. The session was attended by total 30 Anganwadi workers

and 8ANMs, School health Medical Officer, Mukhya Sevika, ARSH Counselor, and Extension Educator from

Aldona PHC. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were

answered.

8. DATE:14th

September 2015

PLACE: Forest Training School, Valpoi (Valpoi CHC)


The Sattari ICDS Block had celebrated ‘National Nutrition week’ at Forest Training School, Valpoi for all the

anganwadi workers and mukhyasevikas from Sattari taluka. The assistant nutrition officer delivered a talk on


breakfast and the deficiencies and sources of important nutrients like Iron, calcium and Vitamin A, and ill effects of

junk food were discussed. Tips on how to improvised and increase the nutritional value of a recipe were also touched

upon. The MO from Valpoi CHC spoke on importance of nutrition in todays lifestyle. The session was attended by

106 AWWS. The CDPO from Sattari ICDS Block, 2Mukhyasevikas, Demonstration Officer from Nutrition Board,

Porvorim, Councilor from Valpoi Muncipal council, Repoter from Tarun Bharat Newsletter, RMNCH+A Counselor

from Valpoi CHC were present. The angawadi workers attending the session were instructed to prepare nutritious

recipes by each panchayat wise for a competition which were judged by the assistant nutrition officer and

Demonstration Officer from Nutrition Board, based on the following criteria-Appearance & taste, Cost & availability,

Nutritive value, Creativity. The best 5 recipes were chosen as the winners. Also various other competitions were held

for the anganwadi workers during the session such as Poster making, Quiz, Allocation competition. It was an

interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered.

DATE: 15th

September 2015

PLACE: GPS, Ansabhat (Mapusa UHC)


A nutrition education programme was conducted at Govt. Primary School, Ansabhat, Mapusa for students from std 3rd

and 4th during school health check up. Since the children are in the rapid growing phase the nutritional requirements

increase .The nutrition officer delivered a lecture on importance of nutrition for children. Other topics highlighted

were balanced diet with the help of food guide pyramid, importance of water, deficiencies and food sources of iron,

calcium, importance of breakfast and ill effects of junk food. A total of 50 students and 2 teachers attended the

session.

DATE: 16th

September 2015

PLACE: Bicholim PHC


A Nutrition Education Programme was conducted at Bicholim UHC, for the mothers of infants, preschool and School

children on immunization day. The nutrition officer delivered a lecture on importance of nutrition for children and

breastfeeding mothers. Other topics highlighted were balanced diet, importance of water and the deficiencies and food

sources of important nutrients like Iron, calcium and Iodine, weaning foods, galactogogs and their food sources and

importance and benefits of breastfeeding to mother and child. Tips on how to improvised and increase the nutritional

value of a recipe and making of homemade horlicks were also touched upon. Individual counseling session was also

conducted as some mothers had queries which were answered. The session was attended by 13 mothers of different

age groups. The PHN, ANMS, from the PHC were also present.

DATE: 21st

September 2015

PLACE: Pediatric ward,GMC, Bambolim


A nutrition education programme was conducted at GMC, Bambolim, in the pediatric ward for mothers of

infants. The nutrition officer delivered a lecture on importance of breastfeeding and initialization of same

soon after birth of the child, its benefits for lactating mother as well as for the baby. Topics highlighted were

Techniques of breastfeeding and benefits of breastfeeding during diarrhea, Balanced diet, Iron and calcium

rich foods and importance of water, galactogogs foods which help to increase the supply of breast milk and

weaning foods were also discussed keeping in mind locally available foods and SNP provided to the

beneficiaries. Recipe on how to make homemade cerelac was discussed. The session was attended by 15

mothers. The Voluntary health counselor was present. It was an interactive session where the audience also

asked many questions to which their queries were answered.

DATE: 22nd

September 2015

PLACE: Postnatal ward,District Hospital, Mapusa


MS GANDHALI UMARYE (ASST. NUTRITION OFFICER)

A nutrition education programme was conducted at District Hospital, Mapusa, for the postpartum mothers.

The nutrition officers delivered lectures in 2 sessions on importance of breastfeeding and initialization of

same soon after birth of the child, its benefits for lactating mother as well as for the baby. Topics

highlighted were Techniques of breastfeeding and benefits of breastfeeding during diarrhea, Balanced diet,

Iron and calcium rich foods and importance of water, galactogogues foods which help to increase the supply

of breast milk and weaning foods were also discussed keeping in mind locally available foods and SNP

provided to the beneficiaries. The session was attended by 24 mothers. The Voluntary health counselor,

PHN and MPHW (M) were present. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked many

questions to which their queries were answered.

DATE: 23

rd September 2015

PLACE: Ante natal OPD, District Hospital, Mapusa


A Nutrition education programme was conducted at Mapusa District Hospital during antenatal OPD for pregnant

mothers in view of educating them about importance of nutrition since they are in the crucial phase of physiological

changes and thus require special attention to macro as well as micro nutrients. Nutrition officer delivered a lecture on

importance of nutrition for pregnant mothers, balanced diet, micronutrient important for pregnant mothers (iron,

calcium, iodine, vitamin A) their deficiencies and food sources, importance of water and breakfast. Importance of

breastfeeding was also highlighted. The session was attended by 70 pregnant women and 10 fathers. The LHV from

Mapusa District hospital was also present. It was an interactive session where queries of the mothers were answered.

DATE: 24th

September 2015

PLACE: GPS, Sal (Bicholim UHC)


A nutrition education programme was conducted at Govt. Primary School, Sal for students from std 3rd

and 4th. Since

the children are in the rapid growing phase the nutritional requirements increase .The nutrition officer delivered a

lecture on importance of nutrition for children. Other topics highlighted were balanced diet with the help of food

guide pyramid, importance of water, deficiencies and food sources of iron, calcium, importance of breakfast and ill

effects of junk food. A total of 29 students, 14 mothers, 1 father, Sub centre helper and 1 teacher attended the session.

DATE: 28th

September 2015

PLACE: GPS, Bordem (Bicholim UHC)


A nutrition education programme was conducted at Govt. Primary School, Bordem, Bicholim for students from std 1st

to 4th. Since the children are in the rapid growing phase the nutritional requirements increase .The nutrition officer

delivered a lecture on importance of nutrition for children. Other topics highlighted were balanced diet with the help

of food guide pyramid, importance of water, deficiencies and food sources of iron, calcium, importance of breakfast

and ill effects of junk food. A total of 100 students and 3 teachers attended the session.

DATE: 29th

September 2015

PLACE: Our Lady of Lourdes Convent high school, Saligao (Mapusa UHC)


A nutrition education programme was conducted at Our Lady of Lourdes Convent high school, Saligao for students

from 8th during school health check up. Since the children are in the rapid growing phase the nutritional requirements

increase .The nutrition officer delivered a lecture on importance of nutrition for children. Other topics highlighted

were balanced diet with the help of food guide pyramid, importance of water, deficiencies and food sources of iron,

calcium, importance of breakfast and ill effects of junk food. A total of 43 students attended the session.

DATE: 30th September 2015

PLACE: Auxillium Primary School, Carona (Aldona UHC)


A nutrition education programme was conducted at Auxillium Primary School, Carona, Aldona for students from std

1st to 4

th. Since the children are in the rapid growing phase the nutritional requirements increase .The nutrition officer

delivered a lecture on importance of nutrition for children with the help of a power point presentation. Other topics

highlighted were balanced diet with the help of food guide pyramid, importance of water, deficiencies and food

sources of iron, calcium, importance of breakfast and ill effects of junk food. A total of 218 students and 8 teachers

attended the session.

REPORT SUBMITTED ON 1st OCTOBER 2015

REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY NUTRITION PROGRAMME FOR SEPTEMBER 2015 (SOUTH

GOA)

1. DATE: 01st SEPTEMBER 2015

PLACE: Assolde Anganwadi, Barchem (Balli PHC)..

CONDUCTED BY: MS MELKIZA FURTADO (NUTRITION OFFICER)

An IEC activity was conducted at Assolde Anganwadi, Balli PHC in colobration with ICDS, on the occasion of

National Nutrition Week, the theme for the same was ‘Better Nutrition – Key to Development’ Mukiya Sevika

from ICDS Quepem welcomed the audience and introduced the program followed by the Nutrition Officer

delivered a lecture on importance of Nutrition in day to day life, how balanced diet can be incorporated through

locally available foods and SNP provided at Anganwadi level, importance of breastfeeding and diet of the mother

during lactation was discussed with examples of preparation of complementary feeds at home. Anganwadi worker

demonstrated sprouted moong salad. IEC Supervisor spoke on women’s health during pregnancy and lactation

encouraging them in consumption of SNP provided. LHV spoke on importance of Immunisation, Ante Natal Visits

to medical facility, PCPNDT Act, DOTS and importance of deworming in children as well as in adults. In view of

recognising the Nutrition Week the local ladies were encouraged to prepare low cost locally available recipe,

where 25 recipes were prepared which were analysed on parameters of Nutritive Value, Cost and Taste. The three

highest Nutritive recipes were selected and felicitated and the remaining participants were given consolations.

Total 36 ladies including some Anganwadi workers were present; PHN and ANM from Barchem Sub Centre were

also present. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries

were answered.

2. DATE: 02nd

SEPTEMBER 2015

PLACE: Loutolim PHC


National Nutrition Week was celebrated at Loutolim, the theme for the same was ‘Better Nutrition – Key to

Development’ Medical Officer of PHC Loutolim welcomed the audience and introduced the program followed by

the Nutrition Officer delivered a lecture on importance of Nutrition in day to day life, how balanced diet can be

incorporated through locally available foods and SNP provided at Anganwadi level, importance of breastfeeding

and diet of the mother during lactation was discussed with examples of preparation of complementary feeds at

home. School Health medical officer spoke on importance of Iron in women’s health to combating Anaemia. LHV

spoke on importance of Immunisation. In view of recognising the Nutrition Week the participants were encouraged

to prepare Ragi based recipe, where 15 recipes were prepared which were analysed on parameters of Nutritive

Value, Cost and Taste. The three highest Nutritive recipes were selected and felicitated and the remaining

participants were given consolations. Total 26participants including some Anganwadi workers and ANM’s and

MPHW were also present; PHN, Ayurvedic Medical officer and Dentist were also present. It was an interactive

session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered.

3. DATE: 03rd

SEPTEMBER 2015

PLACE: Chinchinim PHC


National Nutrition Week was celebrated at Loutolim, the theme for the same was ‘Better Nutrition – Key to

Development’ Medical Officer of PHC Loutolim welcomed the audience and introduced the program followed by the

Nutrition Officer delivered a lecture on importance of Nutrition in day to day life, how balanced diet can be

incorporated through locally available foods and SNP provided at Anganwadi level, importance of breastfeeding and

diet of the mother during lactation was discussed with examples of preparation of complementary feeds at home.

School Health medical officer spoke on importance of Iron in women’s health to combating Anaemia. LHV spoke on

importance of Immunisation. In view of recognising the Nutrition Week the participants were encouraged to prepare

Ragi based recipe, where 15 recipes were prepared which were analysed on parameters of Nutritive Value, Cost and

Taste. The three highest Nutritive recipes were selected and felicitated and the remaining participants were given

consolations. Total 26participants including some Anganwadi workers and ANM’s and MPHW were also present;

PHN, Ayurvedic Medical officer and Dentist were also present. It was an interactive session where the audience also

asked many questions to which their queries were answered

4. DATE: 04th

SEPTEMBER 2015

PLACE: Nagoa Panchayat Hall (Cortallim PHC)..


National Nutrition Week was celebrated at Nagoa Panchayat Hall in colobration with Community Food &

Nutrition Unit Food & nutrition Board and Women and Child Development, the theme for the same was ‘Better

Nutrition – Key to Development’ Medical Officer of PHC Cortallim welcomed the audience and introduced the

program followed by the Demonstration Officer delivered a lecture on importance of Nutrition in day to day life,

Followed by Nutrition Officer speaking on , how balanced diet can be incorporated through locally available foods

and SNP provided at Anganwadi level, importance of breastfeeding and diet of the mother during lactation was

discussed with examples of preparation of complementary feeds at home. In view of recognising the Nutrition Week

the participants were encouraged to prepare Recipes of Balanced meal, where 11 recipes were prepared which were

analysed on parameters of Nutritive Value, Cost and Taste. The three highest Nutritive recipes were selected and

felicitated and the remaining participants were given consolations. Total 60participants including some Anganwadi

workers and local ladies were present; PHN, ANM & MPHW, Sarpanch of the village was also present. It was an

interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered

5. DATE: 5th

SEPTEMBER 2015

PLACE: Molcornem Anganwadi (Quepem PHC)..


An IEC activity was conducted at Molcornem Panchayat Hall, Quepem PHC in colobration with ICDS, on the

occasion of National Nutrition Week, the theme for the same was ‘Better Nutrition – Key to Development’ Mukiya

Sevika from ICDS Quepem welcomed the audience and introduced the program followed by the Nutrition Officer

delivered a lecture on importance of Nutrition in day to day life, how balanced diet can be incorporated through

locally available foods and SNP provided at Anganwadi level, importance of breastfeeding and diet of the mother

during lactation was discussed with examples of preparation of complementary feeds at home. Sanitary Inspector

spoke on sanitation and Hygiene.. In view of recognising the Nutrition Week the local ladies were encouraged to

prepare low cost locally available recipe, where 13 recipes were prepared which were analysed on parameters of

Nutritive Value, Cost and Taste. The three highest Nutritive recipes were selected and felicitated and the remaining

participants were given consolations. Total 18 ladies including some Anganwadi workers were present; IEC

Supervisor, RMNCHA Counsellor, ANM and MPHW-M from Molcornem Sub Centre were also present. It was an


6. DATE: 07th

SEPTEMBER 2015

PLACE: Kate Baina Anganwadi (Vasco UHC).


An IEC activity was conducted at Kate Baina Anganwadi, Vasco UHC in colobration with ICDS, on the occasion

of National Nutrition Week, the theme for the same was ‘Better Nutrition – Key to Development’ Mukiya Sevika

from ICDS Vasco welcomed the audience and introduced the program followed by the Nutrition Officer delivered

a lecture on importance of Nutrition in day to day life, how balanced diet can be incorporated through locally

available foods and SNP provided at Anganwadi level, importance of breastfeeding and diet of the mother during

lactation was discussed with examples of preparation of complementary feeds at home. Total 26 ladies including

some Anganwadi workers were present; ANM from Vasco UHC was also present. It was an interactive session

where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered.

7. DATE: 08th

SEPTEMBER 2015

PLACE: Balli PHC


An IEC activity was conducted at Balli PHC in colobration with ICDS, on the occasion of National Nutrition

Week, the theme for the same was ‘Better Nutrition – Key to Development’ Health Officer Balli PHC welcomed

the audience and introduced the program followed by the Nutrition Officer delivered a lecture on importance of

Nutrition in day to day life, how balanced diet can be incorporated through locally available foods and SNP

provided at Anganwadi level, importance of breastfeeding and diet of the mother during lactation was discussed

with examples of preparation of complementary feeds at home. IEC Supervisor conducted Nutrition Quiz for the

audience. In view of recognising the Nutrition Week the local ladies were encouraged to prepare low cost locally

available recipe, where 31 recipes were prepared which were analysed on parameters of Nutritive Value, Cost and

Taste. The three highest Nutritive recipes were selected and felicitated and the remaining participants were given

consolations. Total 50 ladies including some Anganwadi workers were present; Mukiya Sevika ICDS, PHN, LHV,

Medical Officer, MPHW and ANM’s from Balli PHC were also present. It was an interactive session where the

audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered.

8. DATE: 10th

SEPTEMBER 2015

PLACE: Mr Yadav House Baina (Vasco UHC)


An IEC activity was conducted at Baina, Vasco UHC in colobration with ICDS, on the occasion of National

Nutrition Week, the theme for the same was ‘Better Nutrition – Key to Development’ Mukiya Sevika from ICDS

Vasco welcomed the audience and introduced the program followed by the Health Officer child health and care,

followed by Nutrition Officer delivered a lecture on importance of Nutrition in day to day life, how balanced diet

can be incorporated through locally available foods and SNP provided at Anganwadi level, importance of

breastfeeding and diet of the mother during lactation was discussed with examples of preparation of

complementary feeds at home. Anganwadi worker demonstrated sprouted moong salad. In view of recognising the

Nutrition Week the local ladies were encouraged to prepare Gram Dal based recipe, where 21 recipes were

prepared which were analysed on parameters of Nutritive Value, Cost and Taste. The three highest Nutritive

recipes were selected and felicitated and the remaining participants were given consolations. Total 30 ladies

including some Anganwadi workers were present; Health Educator Vasco UHC, ANM and Director of Tourism

were also present. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their

queries were answered.

9. DATE: 12th

SEPTEMBER 2015

PLACE: Poteamoll Temple Hall (Curchorem CHC)


An IEC activity was conducted at Poteamoll Temple Hall, Curchorem CHC on the occasion of National Nutrition

Week, the theme for the same was ‘Better Nutrition – Key to Development’ RMNCHA Counsellor from

Curchorem CHC welcomed the audience and introduced the program followed by the Nutrition Officer delivered a

lecture on importance of Nutrition in day to day life, how balanced diet can be incorporated through locally

available foods and SNP provided at Anganwadi level, importance of breastfeeding and diet of the mother during

lactation was discussed with examples of preparation of complementary feeds at home. The RMNCH - A

Counsellor spoke on Hand washing hygiene. In view of recognising the Nutrition Week the local ladies were

encouraged to prepare Ragi Based recipe, where 11 recipes were prepared which were analysed on parameters of

Nutritive Value, Cost and Taste. The three highest Nutritive recipes were selected and felicitated and the remaining

participants were given consolations. Total 15 ladies including some Anganwadi workers were present. ANM from

Curchorem was also present. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which

their queries were answered.

10. DATE: 14th

SEPTEMBER 2015

PLACE: St Jude High school, Betalbatim (Cansaulim PHC)


An IEC Activity was conducted at St Jude High School, Betalbatim, Cansaulim for the students of 9th & 10

th

standard, where the Nutrition Officer delivered a power point presentation on adolescence and importance of

nutrition during that phase. Topics highlighted were importance of energy yielding, protective and proteins food

sources and balance of this in our daily eating. Deficiencies and food sources of important nutrients iron and

calcium was highlighted. WIFS and its importance during adolescent phase were discussed and diet to be

followed during the days supplement will be provided in school. Other topics highlighted were importance of

water, breakfast and Ill effects of junk food. Tips on how to improvise recipes were also discussed. Consumption

of local fruits and vegetables was encouraged. The session was attended by 80 students. It was an interactive

session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered. RMNCH A

Counsellor were also present. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to


11. DATE: 15th

SEPTEMBER 2015

PLACE: Dadio I Anganwadi, Navelim (Curtorim PHC)


A Nutrition Education Programme was conducted on Health Day at Dadio I Anganwadi, for women of all ages.

The Nutrition Officer delivered a lecture on importance of nutrition. Topics highlighted were importance of

energy yielding, protective and proteins food sources. Deficiencies and food sources of important nutrients iron

and calcium was highlighted. Ill effects of junk food and tips on how to improvise recipes were discussed.

Preparation of recipes using SNP provided and locally available foods was also discussed. Consumption of local

fruits and vegetables were also encouraged. The ANM spoke on Hand washing Hygiene and Leprosy and its

preventive measure. The session was attended by 8 ladies of different age groups. It was an interactive session

where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered.

12. DATE: 16th

SEPTEMBER 2015

PLACE: Ante Natal OPD Hospicio Margao.


A Nutrition Education Programme was conducted at Antenatal OPD, for pregnant women. The Nutrition Officer

delivered a lecture on importance of nutrition during pregnancy and lactation. Topics highlighted were importance

of protective and proteins food sources and balance of these in daily eating. The importance of breakfast, water and

the deficiencies and sources of important nutrients like Iron, calcium and iodine were discussed. Importance of

Breastfeeding and its benefits for both mother and child were discussed. Preparation of complementary foods for

weaning infants including locally available foods and SNP provided were discussed. Consumption of local fruits

and vegetables was encouraged. The session was attended by 35 ladies of different age groups. It was an


13. DATE: 21st SEPTEMBER 2015

PLACE: Immunisation, Davorlim Sub Centre (Curtorim PHC)


A Nutrition Education Programme was conducted on Immunisation Day at Davorlim Sub Centre for the parents.

Nutrition Officer delivered a lecture on importance of nutrition. Topics highlighted were importance of energy

yielding, protective and proteins food sources. Deficiencies and food sources of important nutrients iron and

calcium was highlighted. Ill effects of junk food and tips on how to improvise recipes were discussed. Preparation

of recipes using SNP provided and locally available foods was also discussed. Consumption of local fruits and

vegetables were also encouraged. The session was attended by 19 parents of different age groups. It was an

interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered. The

LHV, MPHW-M and ANM from Davorlim Sub Centre were also present.

14. DATE: 22nd

SEPTEMBER 2015

PLACE: Paediatric OPD Hospicio Margao.


A Nutrition Education Programme was conducted on the Immunisation day at Hospicio Paediatric OPD for the

lactating mothers, mothers of pre-school and school children. The Nutrition Officer conducted group discussion

on importance of Immunisation. Importance and benefits of Breastfeeding for mother and child were highlighted.

Other topics highlighted were importance of protective and proteins food sources. Tips on how to improvised and

increase the nutritional value of a recipe were also touched upon. Preparation of complementary foods for

weaning infants including locally available foods and SNP provided were discussed. Consumption of local fruits

and vegetables was encouraged. Ill effects of junk food and importance of breakfast and water was also

highlighted. The session was attended by 35 mothers of different age groups. The RMNCH-A Counsellor was

also present. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries

were answered.

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SEPTEMBER 2015

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