Media Release
Mangaluru, May 17: SCS Hospital, Mangaluru successfully conducted a free diet and nutrition camp on May 16 to create public awareness on the importance of proper nutrition, healthy diet, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
The program commenced with the ceremonial lamp lighting by Dr Shalini S Rao, medical superintendent, joined by Graceamma Anthony, nursing superintendent, Dr Mallikarjun Kamashetty, emergency department physician, and Divya DK, clinical nutritionist and other members.
The participants were encouraged to adopt proper diet plans by the hospital team free of cost and healthier lifestyle practices for which they were given personalized diet charts and expert guidance by the hospital team. With the increase in lifestyle disorders among Indians, it has become essential to seek guidance to combat lifestyle disorders with healthy changes. The department of dietetics and nutrition, SCS Hospital has given special focus on treating the below mentioned in this camp,
- Hypo & Hyperthyroidism Guidance
- Weight loss, Weight Gain Guidance
- Diabetic, Hypertension Counseling
- Nutrition counseling to enhance natural skin glow and hair strength
- PCOD and PCOS Guidance
A large number of people sought the personalized guidance of the clinical nutritionists and benefited from the camp.
SCS Hospital looks forward to conducting more such health awareness camps in the future to improve public awareness and enhance access to healthcare services for the general public.