26 Jun 2021|Gurgaon (Manesar) | ONLINE
Decoding the Role of Protein for Healthier India
Amity Medical School , Amity University Haryana organized Webinar on topic “Decoding the role of protein for healthier India”on 26th June2021 at 4:00pm by experts in the field of food and nutrition. The objective wasto create awareness about importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle with particular focus on protein.The objective of the event was to impart knowledge by experts about protein nutrition and immunity.Dr. Jyoti D Vora, CEO- Dhirang Consultants & Senior Nutrition Consultant in LivRite Foods and Bhoomiputri Agriincubator; Dr. Subhadra Mandalika, Associate Professor of Nutrition- Nirmala Niketan Convener (Mumbai Chapter) and Dr. Rita Patil, HOD Foods and Nutrition-Maniben Nanavati Women’s College delivered her talk on importance of protein in the diet and symptoms related to its deficiency. The prevalence of protein deficiency in India and its dietary guidelines were briefed by the experts. The soya and poultry sources of protein were thoroughly discussed as they are vital source of essential amino acids. The role of protein in building immunity especially in COVID-19 was also explained.
Overall, the session was helpful in generating awareness about importance of protein in the diet. The webinar ended with a vote of thanks to all the experts by the moderator and deep gratitude was expressed to all the participants for attending this event. Total 39 students and 4 faculties participated in the session.