Department of Home Science- Nutrition, FSM and DIETETICS, NUTRITION CLUB F3 organised Breastfeeding Awareness Program at Anganwadi Centers on 05.08.2024
Department of Home Science- Nutrition, FSM and DIETETICS, NUTRITION CLUB F3 organised Breastfeeding Awareness Program at Anganwadi Centers towards World Breastfeeding Week 2024 [1.8.24-7.8.24] on the Theme: Closing the Gap - Breastfeeding support for All at Anganwadi centre of Viraraghavapuram & Seneerkuppam on 5.8.24 from 10 am to 12 pm. Student activities begun with the explanation of the importance of Breastfeeding,a balanced diet of lactating mothers followed by describing the difference between breastfeeding and bottle feeding using charts. This program was a great success and the beneficiaries showed great interest in the awareness program.
The Department of Home Science inaugurated Nutrition Club and held an orientation and Freshers Day on 01.08.2024
The Department of Home Science inaugurated Nutrition Club and held an orientation and Freshers Day on 1st August 2024, at the SACAS Auditorium from 2-4 PM. The event began with the candle lighting ceremony followed by an inauguration of F3 NUTRITION CLUB - FIT FUEL FORUM and orientation session detailing the curriculum and career prospects. Freshers were welcomed with fun activities. Key highlights included a guest lecture by renowned guest speaker Dr.S.K POONKUZHALI and interactive sessions ending with samplings distribution to the freshers. The event set a positive tone for the academic year, encouraging active student participation and community building.
SACAS Explores Food Production Dynamics at ECO Kitchen On 12.07.2024
SACAS Explores Food Production Dynamics at ECO Kitchen On July 12, 2024, the Department of Home Science - NFSM&D at S.A. College of Arts & Science organized an enlightening industrial visit to ECO Kitchen, Injambakkam. The visit provided a comprehensive understanding of large-scale food production processes, highlighting the facility's efficiency and organization. Students witnessed firsthand the intricacies involved in managing food preparation on a mass scale, gaining valuable insights into industrial food production operations. The experience was both informative and insightful, contributing significantly to the students' educational journey in the field of home science and nutrition.
NUTRIQUEST on March 6th 2024
The Department of Home Science – NFSMD of S.A. College of Arts & Science, orchestrated a thought-provoking seminar, 'NUTRIQUEST,' tailored for students of the department on March 6th 2024. The seminar boasted a distinguished lineup of speakers, each renowned in their respective domains. Ms.Bamini M, the former Vice President of Nutrition Support Service in Sundaram Medical Foundation unravelled the intricacies of Nutrition management in Burns. Mr.P.Krishnamoorthy the former President of the Indian Dietetic Association Chennai chapter, showed the expertise by his presentation on Nutritional management in renal diseases. Ms. Shanthi Cauvery AT, the Managing Director of Elite Diet Studio, Chennai focused on functional foods, offering a detailed exploration of their benefits. The seminar served as an intellectual feast, imparting substantial knowledge and practical insights. The diversity of topics covered, ranging from burns to renal diseases and functional foods, showcased the interdisciplinary nature of nutrition science.
The engagement with eminent speakers and the depth of content covered made it a truly enriching experience for all attendees.
“Catch them Young” on 24.2.24
Indian Oil Corporation in association with Dutchess club Chennai and the Department of Homescience-NFSMD of S.A. College of Arts and Science ,conducted a cooking competition for our students on the theme “Catch them Young” on 24.2.24.The purpose was to bring out the creative and innovative culinary skill of the students. 54 students and 8 faculty members from various departments participated in the contest. The participants were asked to bring fully cooked dish and plate it at the venue. Three categories were given for the participants, namely salads & beverages,Main course and Desserts.The recipes were judged by Ms.Rathi Nilakandan, Co-founder of the Dutchess club, Ms.Jayanthi Murugesh, TN President Rashtriya life Saving Society RLSS and Ms.Prabha, Celebrity Nutritionist who are also members of the Dutchess Club.Prize winners were selected under all the categories and they be given an opportunity to participate in the grand finale to be held in Savera Hotel,Chennai on March 2nd 2024.
An interdepartmental competitions on 16.10.2023
To commemorate the World Food day, Department of Home Science - NFSMD at S.A. College of Arts & Science organized An interdepartmental competitions like Essay Writing, Poster Making and Slogan Writing on the centralized theme, "Water is Life. Water is Food. Leave No One Behind" of World Food Day 2023 for their students. Students from different departments actively participated in the various events and won prizes.
National Nutrition Week – Day 4
National Nutrition Week is being celebrated by the department of HS-NFSMD. On day 4, cooking competition entitled "Ready, Set,Cook" based on millets was conducted on 5.9.23.Students enthusiastically participated and showed their love for making healthy dishes out of millets. Students came out with different dishes such as Kodo Millet Payasam, Barnyard Vegetable Cutlet, Paneer Foxtail Millet Dosa, Stuffed Ragi Dosa & Ragi Adai. Mr.S. Susidharan, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce (A&F) judged the recipes.
Educational visit-Aavin dairy industry at Ambattur
Students of the Department of Home Science NFSM&D visited the Aavin dairy industry, Ambattur on 4th September 2023 as part of the National Nutrition Week. It was indeed an educational visit where the students gained immense knowledge about one of the leading South Indian dairy plant.Our students were privileged to witness the different units like the production area, control room, cold room and the packaging area. The visit was a thought provoking experience to know the team work behind the supply of safe dairy products on a day-to-day basis.
National Nutrition Week from September 1.09.2023 to 7.09.2023
The Department of Home Science at S.A.College of Arts and Science is celebrating National Nutrition Week from September 1.09.2023 to 7.09.2023.The theme for day one was HEALTHY by WHO. WHO defines health as a state of physical, social and mental wellbeing and not merely the absence of illness. With reference to that, the physical, social and mental health of the students were assessed. Physical fitness was assessed considering the BMI of the students. To analyse the social well-being the students were given the task of on the spot speaking and group discussion. To assess the mental health, a memory game was conducted. The 1st day event was successful owing to the involvement and the participation of the students.
The Breast feeding awareness week(from 1st to 7th August)
To commemorate the Breast feeding awareness week(from 1st to 7th August), Dept. of. Homescience-NFSM&D organised a human chain starting from Sudharshanam Vidhyalaya to SAEC entrance on 2.8.23.
