Activities

The PG Department of Home Science conducted a Community Nutrition Education Camp as part of the 3rd Semester MSc Home Science (Nutrition & Dietetics) curriculum from 3rd to 10th November 2025 at Kizhisseri under Kuzhimanna Grama Panchayat. The camp focused on the topic “Assessment of Nutritional Status and Prevalence of Lifestyle Diseases among Adults.” A total of 100 adults were assessed through anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary evaluations to understand their nutritional status and related health concerns.
The objectives of the camp included assessing the nutritional status of adults, identifying the prevalence of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and cholesterol issues, analysing dietary habits, and understanding socio-economic and environmental factors influencing health. Students carried out the household survey, and the health check-up was conducted in collaboration with the Public Health Centres (PHCs) under Kuzhimanna Grama Panchayat. Key findings showed that while half of the adults had a normal BMI, a considerable proportion were overweight or obese. Dietary assessment also indicated low intake of green leafy vegetables, fruits, and milk products, along with irregular meal patterns, highlighting the need for better dietary practices in the community.
The camp was wound up with a nutrition education session conducted by the students, focusing on healthy diet practices, lifestyle modification and awareness of commonly observed lifestyle diseases. A total of 12 third-semester MSc Home Science (Nutrition & Dietetics) students actively participated in the camp. Also, the first-semester MSc Home Science (Nutrition & Dietetics) students and faculty members took part in the nutrition education session. The programme was coordinated by Lt. Loosiya K.P., Assistant Professor (Adhoc), and Ms. Fathima Dilraz K.C., student coordinator.