The ministry of women and child development observes Poshan pakhwada every year. The 7th edition of the same is being organised from 8 April to 22nd April 2025. In connection with the above the Department of Dietetics RH Perambur, conducted and awareness program on Diet and Diabetes focusing on healthier food choices among the employees of Carriage works Perambur. The program was initiated by Mr Venugopal AWM carriage works and Mr. Veeraraghavan, Chief safety officer Carriage works.
Dr Hemalatha ACHD/Psychiatry gave an introduction to diabetes and the importance of diet and its management PowerPoint presentation was made by the Dietitians of Railway hospital Perambur Mrs.Subha senior dietitian Railway hospital, gave an insight into the pathophysiology of diabetes and also elaborated on the etiology, risk factors, consequences and management of diabetes.
Miss Jansi Rani, Dietitian, Railway hospital dealt with the dietary management of Diabetes, important aspects of nutritional management such as food choices portion control lifestyle modifications, food exchange list, importance of physical activity etc., The speech was followed by a small question and answer session in which the audience clarified their doubts regarding dietary management and diabetes the importance of traditional recipes introducing little millets in the diets where also discussed the program was attended by 85 employees and was well received the AWM and the Chief safety officer thanked Dr.Hemalatha and the Dietitians for creating the much needed awareness.
