Nutrition week was observed in Highway Circle Anganwadicentre on 11.09.2019. The programme started with a welcome address by Mr. Santosh, Health Inspector, JSS UHC, Medhar Block. The programme was presided by Dr. Champakamalini, MO of JSS UHC, Medhar Block. Health education was given to pregnant women, lactating mothers and mothers of children attending Anganwadi.

Dr. Chandana H, postgraduate, Department of Community Medicine, JSSMC gave a talk on importance of consuming nutritious diet during pregnancy and lactation, exclusive breast feeding for six months, complementary feeding and to avoid bottle feeding. The nutritive value of commonly available food items and balanced diet were discussed. This was followed by an interactive session with the audience were on issues about food taboos during pregnancy and lactation and food faddism were addressed. Session was concluded with vote of thanks by Mr. Santosh.