
The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences organized a workshop on Role of Nutraceuticals and Health foods on 19th Feb 2019. Ms. Honey Thakur, a nutritionist, Glanbia, Mumbai was the guest speaker who shared her wonderful experience with the audience. DrKamleshKohli, Director, FAHS and Dr. V.K Govila, Dean, FAHS welcomed the guest formally to our university by presenting the sapling and the moment. DrKamleshKohli shared her views about the nutraceuticals, and the supplements and its scenario in society. Ms. Honey Thakur talked about the role of supplements in our lives. She wonderfully began with the meaning and the importance of the supplements. The talk was made interactive with her the students. She covered different types of supplements like whey proteins, Fat burners, Gainers, performance enhancers, Creatinine, and various other supplements. She discussed all the myths and fads among the mob-related to the supplements and other steroids. The speaker highlighted the importance of natural foods and the supplements that one needs to use. The session was concluded with the tasting of the whey protein shake that was a great way of ending the show. The lecture was very much informative and the students were immensely benefitted by the talk.