World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on 7 April, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as other related organizations.
The World Health Day is held to mark its founding and is seen as an opportunity by the organization to draw worldwide attention to a subject of major importance to global health each year. The WHO organizes international, regional and local events on the Day.
In the same direction, Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Department of Home Science in order to make students aware about health, its importance and how they can apply their knowledge for ensuring good health conducted a Nutrients enhanced food product development activity. During the activity, students using their innovation and creative skills applied their nutritional knowledge into product development. To boost the nutritional value of any dish for health benefits, focus on using whole ingredients like whole grains and fresh produce. Increase vegetable content and choose lean proteins while reducing sodium and unhealthy fats. Utilize plant-based alternatives and mindful cooking techniques to retain nutrients. Enhance flavor naturally with herbs and spices, and prioritize nutrient-dense ingredients. Finally, be mindful of portion sizes to maintain a balanced intake of nutrients.
There were four groups that prepared four dishes. These dishes were then assessed through sensory evaluation for acceptability. For each dish two products were prepared – control product (normally prepared product) and test product (new developed product). The dishes were as follows: Potato fingers and Taro fingers, Atta ladoo and Ragi ladoo, Corn nachos and Ragi nachos, Aloo plain papad and Tomato sabudana papad
The new products were prepared keeping in mind the concept of nutrition enhancement via product development. The activity was conducted by Ms Urvashi Sharma with the constant support of Dr Nishma Singh (HOD). Students developed confidence through this activity about their skills and knowledge of nutrition.
