A Nutrition Assessment Camp was held recently at the Pondicherry University as part of the celebrations to mark National Nutrition month and World Food Day 2026. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Members of self-help groups, community representatives and students participated in a Nutrition Assessment Camp held as part of the celebrations to mark National Nutrition month and World Food Day 2026, at the Pondicherry University recently.
Vice-Chancellor P. Prakash Babu inaugurated the programme aimed at spreading awareness on nutrition. The camp, organised by the Department of Food Science and Technology of the university, had on display many value-added food products, including micro-greens, millet-based premixes, minor millet cookies, organic vegetables, honey, edible oils and other locally-produced foods, the University said in a release.
The camp provided BMI assessment, blood pressure reading, haemoglobin analysis and random blood glucose testing. In addition, dietary and lifestyle counselling, along with personalised nutrition guidance was provided to the participants to help adopt healthier food habits and improved lifestyle practices, the release added.
The event was an opportunity for community groups to popularise their value-added products and promote sustainable food practices, the release said.
Published - October 24, 2026 09:22 pm IST