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Bhopal: Training on Eat Right Tool Kit

Bhopal, March 6 (HS). A one-day training on the topic Eat Right Tool Kit was organized on Wednesday at the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Nutrition. In the training, information was given to motivate the public about healthy lifestyle, healthy eating and physical activities under the Eat Right Fit India campaign.

In the training, in the dignified presence of Minister of State for Public Health and Medical Education, Narendra Shivaji Patel, certificates were distributed to the participants and the expectations and strategy of the department were discussed. On this occasion, the Minister of State said that food and water are the basic needs of our life. Diseases can be prevented by following general food rules. Along with treatment, doctors and health workers should also provide information regarding diet to the patient.

A tool kit has been specially created by the Health Department for Eat Right which includes topics like nutritional diet, adopting good eating habits, proper disposal of waste, role of nutrients in the body during one thousand days from the day of conception of the woman. Has been included. The training included use of tool kit, balanced diet, food pyramid, eating as per requirement, use of fat, sugar and salt, food fortification, food safety, safe food practice, food adulteration, food preparation and food hygiene by the experts of Hotel Management Institute. Information was given on the topics. The human body requires carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals every day. To fulfill this, it is necessary to include all types of food items in daily life. To make the common people understand in easy language, the substance ON has been classified into the categories of Go, Grow and Glow. Go foods rich in carbohydrates and fats provide us energy for daily activities. Wheat, rice, maize, bread, oil, bread, butter etc. are included. Grow foods rich in protein give health to our muscles. This includes milk, cheese, pulses, fish etc. Glow foods provide good eyesight, healthy skin and strength to fight infections. These foods are rich in vitamins and minerals which include vegetables and fruits.

It was told in the training that using packing materials like newspaper, plastic, thermocol for packing hot food for a long time can be harmful to health, it can also cause cancer and brain disorders. Plain paper, tissue paper, clean cloth, paper napkin, steel, glass utensils are suitable for packing.

Addressing the training, Chief Medical and Health Officer, Bhopal, Dr. Prabhakar Tiwari said that daily and general rules of hygiene should be followed to prevent common diseases. By adopting daily and general rules of hygiene like washing hands thoroughly with soap and water before eating, washing fruits and vegetables before using them, using clean water for drinking, not eating food that has fallen down, keeping food and water covered, etc. All diseases can be prevented. Along with this, it is necessary to dispose of wet and dry waste separately. By eating balanced food in daily life, all our daily needs are fulfilled. Use of Vitamin A prevents night blindness. Vitamin D is essential for the strength of bones. Iodine is helpful in the development of intelligence, thyroid and normal functioning of the body. Iron, folic acid and vitamin B12 remove anemia.