National Nutrition Week 2026 started with the lighting of the lamp at the School of Health Sciences of Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University. Dr., Associate Professor of Chandrashekhar Azad Agricultural University, participated in the program. Vinita Singh, Director of the Institute, Dr. Munish Rastogi and Associate Dean Administration Dr. Digvijay Sharma was present.

Main speaker Dr. Vineeta Singh stressed on taking appropriate amounts of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and dietary fibers in a balanced diet. He advised to include home-cooked food, multi-grains and diverse foods in the diet. He described pulses, cheese, milk, curd, dry fruits, seeds, tofu, kidney beans, gram, eggs, soybean and chicken as good sources of protein. He advised to check the amount of added sugar, sodium and unhealthy fats when buying packaged foods. Also, through ‘Helping Hand’, a balanced diet was explained and information about reduction in muscle mass and strength in sarcopenia was given.

The program was conducted by Assistant Professor of Nutrition Department, Garima Dixit. Assistant Director Dr. Hina Vaishya, Assistant Director Dheeraj Kumar, Dr. Anamika Dixit, Aamina Zaidi, Dr. Teachers and students including Swati Aggarwal were present.