Overview
Sharda School of Nursing Science and Research, in collaboration with the SDG cell and IQAC-Sharda, organized an educational event titled “Healthy Diet and Healthy Planet” with the active participation of B.Sc. Nursing students. The event aimed to promote awareness regarding healthy dietary practices, sustainable nutrition, and environmentally responsible lifestyle behaviors for building a healthier and greener future.
During the event, students demonstrated various therapeutic and balanced diets for different health conditions, such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obesity, anemia, and cardiovascular diseases. The demonstrations focused on the nutritional value, health benefits, meal planning, and disease prevention aspects of healthy diets. Special emphasis was given to sustainable food practices, including the use of local and seasonal foods, reduction of food waste, balanced nutrition, and eco-friendly dietary habits that support planetary health and environmental sustainability.
The event successfully integrated health promotion with environmental awareness and supported the University’s commitment to Green Campus practices and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It also provided a valuable learning opportunity for nursing students to enhance their practical knowledge, communication abilities, counselling skills, and community-oriented health education competencies under the guidance of faculty members.
Objectives of Event
· To promote awareness regarding healthy dietary habits and balanced nutrition for improving health and well-being in accordance with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being.
· To educate participants regarding therapeutic diets and healthy meal planning for the prevention and management of various health conditions.
· To encourage sustainable food practices such as consumption of local and seasonal foods and reduction of food waste in alignment with SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
· To increase awareness regarding environmentally friendly dietary practices and sustainable lifestyles supporting SDG 13: Climate Action
· To enhance communication, counselling, teaching, and health promotion skills among B.Sc. Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing students through active participation in educational activities.
Convener Details
Prof. (Dr.) Karthikeyan Natesapillai, Director, IQAC, Sharda University, 9597700332, director.iqac@sharda.ac.in
Dr. (Prof.) R. Sreeraja Kumar,Associate Dean,Sharda School of Nursing Science and Research,9646531203,rs.kumar@sharda.ac.in
Co-convener details
Dr. Ashutosh Kumar PandeyPandey, Assistant Professor Member-IQAC,sharda university,9839177120,ashutosh.pandey1@sharda.ac.in
Dr. (Prof). Rekha Kumari ,HOD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,Sharda school of nursing science and research ,7830406505,rekha.kumari@sharda.ac.in
