Conscientization Programme
I conducted a conscientization programme on 3rd October 2024, the topic was "Nutrional Deficiencies in Students" for a group of students of age group 12 years (8th class students) in the Goverment Vocational and Higher Secondary School Kottukal. A total of 29 students out of 34 were presented in the class. I Used power point presentation as aid for this programme. I discussed what is nutritional deficiency, it's symptoms in children, deficiency diseases like kwashiorker, marasmus,rickets etc. Vitamin, zinc, iodine, calcium, iron deficiencies were noticed. I also highlighted the importance of iron tablet distribution in schools to empower adolescent school children. I also included Nutrional Pyramid, the balanced diet etc. At the end, I told them different ways to prevent nutrional deficiencies such as, balanced diet, drinking plenty water, excercise, iron supplements, nutrient rich food intake etc. Every students attended the programme very interestingly. Some students asked doubts about the importance of leafy vegetables, exposure to morning and evening sunlight etc, I clarified them. Over all, I could conducted the programme fruitfully.