REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY NUTRITION PROGRAMME FOR JUNE 2016
(North Goa)
1. DATE: 01st June 2016
PLACE: Immunization Day, Nanoda (Bicholim PHC)
CONDUCTED BY: MS GANDHALI UMARYE (ASST. NUTRITION OFFICER)
A nutrition education programme was conducted at Nanoda sub centre, on Immunization day, for the
lactating, pregnant mothers and mothers of preschool children. The Assistant nutrition officer delivered a talk
on importance of breastfeeding and initialization of same soon after birth of the child, its benefits for
lactating mother as well as for the baby. Topics highlighted were Techniques and positions of breastfeeding,
Expression of breast milk, hygiene during breastfeeding, Balanced diet, Iron and calcium rich foods and
importance of water, lactogenic foods which help to increase the supply of breast milk and complementary
foods for infants were also discussed. Total 41 mothers were present. Individual diet counseling was also
done The ANM from Kharpal sub centre, MPHW (M) from Sal and Nanoda sub centre staff were also
present. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries
were answered.
2. DATE: 02nd
June 2016
PLACE: Immunization Day, Bordem (Bicholim PHC)
CONDUCTED BY: MS GANDHALI UMARYE (ASST. NUTRITION OFFICER)
A nutrition education programme was conducted at Bordem sub centre, on Immunization day, for the
lactating, pregnant mothers and mothers of preschool children. The Assistant nutrition officer delivered a talk
on importance of breastfeeding and initialization of same soon after birth of the child, its benefits for
lactating mother as well as for the baby. Topics highlighted were Techniques and positions of breastfeeding,
Expression of breast milk, hygiene during breastfeeding, Balanced diet, Iron and calcium rich foods and
importance of water, lactogenic foods which help to increase the supply of breast milk and complementary
foods for infants were also discussed. Total 16 mothers were present. Individual diet counseling was also
done The LHV from PHC and Bordem sub centre staff were also present. It was an interactive session where
the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered.
3. DATE: 03
rd June 2016
PLACE: Immunization Day, Mangado (Corlim PHC)
CONDUCTED BY: MS GANDHALI UMARYE (ASST. NUTRITION OFFICER)
A nutrition education programme was conducted at Mangado sub centre, on Immunization day, for the
lactating, pregnant mothers and mothers of preschool children. The Assistant nutrition officer delivered a talk
on importance of breastfeeding and initialization of same soon after birth of the child, its benefits for
lactating mother as well as for the baby. Topics highlighted were Techniques and positions of breastfeeding,
Expression of breast milk, hygiene during breastfeeding, Balanced diet, Iron and calcium rich foods and
importance of water, lactogenic foods which help to increase the supply of breast milk and complementary
foods for infants were also discussed. Total 19 mothers were present. Individual diet counseling was also
done The Mangado sub centre staff were also present. It was an interactive session where the audience also
asked many questions to which their queries were answered.
4. DATE: 06th
June 2016
PLACE: Antenatal Ward, Mapusa District Hospital
CONDUCTED BY: MS GANDHALI UMARYE (ASST. NUTRITION OFFICER)
A Nutrition education programme was conducted at Mapusa District Hospital for the pregnant women. The
Assistant nutrition officer delivered lecture on importance of nutrition during pregnancy. Topics highlighted
were balanced diet, importance of breakfast, water, postnatal care, eating pattern and the micronutrients
important for pregnant mothers (iron, calcium, and iodine) deficiencies and food sources. Importance of
breastfeeding and its benefits for child and mother, techniques and positions of breastfeeding, Initiation of
breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding, Expression of breast milk, hygiene during breastfeeding were
discussed. Preparation of home made complimentary foods for infants and lactogenic foods which help to
increase the supply of breast milk were discussed. Homemade cerelac recipe was explained to the
beneficiaries. The session was attended by 11 antenatals.
5. DATE: 07th
June 2016
PLACE: Balaji Temple Anganwadi, Velinga (Madkai PHC)
CONDUCTED BY: MS GANDHALI UMARYE (ASST. NUTRITION OFFICER)
A nutrition education programme was conducted at Balaji Temple Anganwadi, Velinga, for the mothers of
preschool children. The assistant nutrition officer delivered a talk on importance of nutrition and balance
diet for children, Pregnant and lactating mothers. Other topics highlighted were importance of water,
breakfast and the deficiencies and sources of important nutrients like Iron and calcium, ill effects of junk
food and lifestyle diseases were discussed. Importance of breastfeeding and its benefits for child and
mother, techniques and positions of breastfeeding, Initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding,
Expression of breast milk, hygiene during breastfeeding were discussed. Preparation of home made
complimentary foods for infants and lactogenic foods which help to increase the supply of breast milk, hand
washing techniques were discussed. Preparation of recipes keeping in mind the local availability and SNP
provided to the beneficiaries was also discussed. The session was attended by 16 mothers. ANM from
Velinga sub centre spoke on NVBDCP Awareness, family planning and monkey fever. It was an interactive
session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered.
6. DATE: 08th
June 2016
PLACE: Gauthan Anganwadi, Velinga (Madkai PHC)
CONDUCTED BY: MS GANDHALI UMARYE (ASST. NUTRITION OFFICER)
A nutrition education programme was conducted at Gauthan Anganwadi, Velinga, for the mothers of
preschool children. The assistant nutrition officer delivered a talk on importance of nutrition and balance
diet for children, Pregnant and lactating mothers. Other topics highlighted were importance of water,
breakfast and the deficiencies and sources of important nutrients like Iron and calcium, ill effects of junk
food and lifestyle diseases were discussed. Preparation of recipes keeping in mind the local availability and
SNP provided to the beneficiaries was also discussed. Diarrhoea and its control measures and ORS
preparation. ANM from Velinga sub centre spoke on NVBDCP Awareness and Hand washing techniques.
The session was attended by 14 mothers. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked many
questions to which their queries were answered.
7. DATE: 09th
June 2016
PLACE: Marvel Anganwadi, Donapaula (Panjim UHC)
CONDUCTED BY: MRS ZHENYA D’LIMA LOBO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
MS GANDHALI UMARYE (ASST. NUTRITION OFFICER)
A nutrition education programme was conducted at Marvel Anganwadi, Donapaula, for the mothers of
preschool children. The nutrition officers delivered a talk on importance of nutrition and balance diet for
children, Pregnant and lactating mothers. Other topics highlighted were importance of water, breakfast and
the deficiencies and sources of important nutrients like Iron and calcium, ill effects of junk food and
lifestyle diseases were discussed. Preparation of recipes keeping in mind the local availability and SNP
provided to the beneficiaries was also discussed. The school health MO from Panjim UHC spoke on
NVBDCP Awareness. The school health counselor was also present. The session was attended by 11
mothers. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries
were answered.
8. DATE: 10th
June 2016
PLACE: Bhatan Anganwadi, Caranzalem (Panjim UHC)
CONDUCTED BY: MRS ZHENYA D’LIMA LOBO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
MS GANDHALI UMARYE (ASST. NUTRITION OFFICER)
A nutrition education programme was conducted at Bhatan Anganwadi, Caranzalem, for the mothers of
preschool children. The nutrition officers delivered a talk on importance of nutrition and balance diet for
children, Pregnant and lactating mothers. Other topics highlighted were importance of water, breakfast and
the deficiencies and sources of important nutrients like Iron and calcium, ill effects of junk food and
lifestyle diseases were discussed. Preparation of recipes keeping in mind the local availability and SNP
provided to the beneficiaries was also discussed. The school health MO from Panjim UHCs and the school
health counselor were also present. The session was attended by 9 mothers. It was an interactive session
where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered.
9. DATE: 13th
June 2016
PLACE: Mardol Anganwadi, Velinga (Madkai PHC)
CONDUCTED BY: MRS ZHENYA D’LIMA LOBO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
A nutrition education programme was conducted at Mardol Anganwadi, for mothers of children. The
nutrition officer delivered a talk on importance of nutrition and balance diet for children, and mothers. Other
topics highlighted were importance of water, breakfast and the deficiencies and sources of important
nutrients like Iron and calcium, ill effects of junk food and lifestyle diseases were discussed. Preparation of
recipes keeping in mind the local availability and SNP provided to the beneficiaries was also discussed.
Also spoke on NVBDCP Awareness and safe drinking water. The ANM and MPHW (M) from Velinga Sub
centre were also present. The session was attended by 12 mothers. It was an interactive session where the
audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered.
10. DATE: 14th
June 2016
PLACE: Khajan Anganwadi, Velinga (Madkai PHC)
CONDUCTED BY: MRS ZHENYA D’LIMA LOBO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
MS GANDHALI UMARYE (ASST. NUTRITION OFFICER)
A nutrition education programme was conducted at Khajan Anganwadi, Velinga, for the mothers of
preschool children. The nutrition officers delivered a talk on importance of nutrition and balance diet for
children, Pregnant and lactating mothers. Other topics highlighted were importance of water, breakfast and
the deficiencies and sources of important nutrients like Iron and calcium, ill effects of junk food and
lifestyle diseases were discussed. Importance of breastfeeding and its benefits for child and mother,
techniques and positions of breastfeeding, Initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding,
Expression of breast milk, hygiene during breastfeeding were discussed. Preparation of home made
complimentary foods for infants and lactogenic foods which help to increase the supply of breast milk, hand
washing techniques were discussed. Preparation of recipes keeping in mind the local availability and SNP
provided to the beneficiaries was also discussed. The session was attended by 26 mothers. The MPHW (M)
from Velinga sub centre was present. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked many
questions to which their queries were answered.
11. DATE: 15th
June 2016
PLACE: Calangute sub centre, Calangute (Candolim PHC)
CONDUCTED BY: MRS ZHENYA D’LIMA LOBO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
MS GANDHALI UMARYE (ASST. NUTRITION OFFICER)
A nutrition programme was organized for the anganwadi workers during the monthly sector meeting. The
extension educator spoke on PCPNDT, NVBDCP, family planning methods, immunization and hand
washing. Nutrition officers spoke on importance of nutrition for children, adolescents, pregnant and
lactating mothers. Other topics highlighted were water, breakfast, iron and calcium deficiency and food
sources, lactogenic foods, complimentary foods, homemade cerelac recipe, care during pregnancy and
lactation and menstrual hygiene for adolescents. Total 28 anganwadi workers, 8 ANMS, EE, LHV PHN and
Calangute sub centre staff were present for the meeting.
12. DATE: 16th
June 2016
PLACE: Mangeshi Anganwadi, Velinga (Madkai PHC)
CONDUCTED BY: MRS ZHENYA D’LIMA LOBO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
MS GANDHALI UMARYE (ASST. NUTRITION OFFICER)
The village Health and Sanitation Meet was held at Mangeshi anganwadi.The Health officer from Madkai
PHC spoke on Domestic waste disposal (Dry /Wet) and Disinfection of wells. The nutrition officers spoke
on NVBDCP Awareness, Diarrhoea and ORS preparation, Safe drinking water, Hand washing techniques
demonstration, Nutrition and Correct cooking methods. Total 24 mothers were present. The PHN from
Madkai PHC, MPHW (M) and ANM from Velinga sub centre were also present. It was an interactive
session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered.
13. DATE: 17th
June 2016
PLACE: Quitla Anganwadi, Salai (Madkai PHC)
CONDUCTED BY: MRS ZHENYA D’LIMA LOBO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
MS GANDHALI UMARYE (ASST. NUTRITION OFFICER)
A nutrition education programme was conducted at Quitla Anganwadi, Salai, for the children, adolescents,
Pregnant and lactating. The nutrition officers delivered a talk on importance of nutrition and balance diet for
children, Pregnant and lactating mothers. Other topics highlighted were importance of water, breakfast and
the deficiencies and sources of important nutrients like Iron and calcium, ill effects of junk food and
lifestyle diseases were discussed. Preparation of recipes keeping in mind the local availability and SNP
provided to the beneficiaries was also discussed. Also spoke on NVBDCP Awareness, Diarrhoea and ORS
preparation, Safe drinking water, Hand washing techniques demonstration. The LHV from Aldona PHC and
ANM from Salai Sub centre were also present. The session was attended by 16 mothers. It was an
interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered.
14. DATE: 20th
June 2016
PLACE: Postnatal Ward, Mapusa District Hospital
CONDUCTED BY: MRS ZHENYA D’LIMA LOBO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
MS GANDHALI UMARYE (ASST. NUTRITION OFFICER)
A nutrition education programme was conducted at District Hospital, Mapusa, for the postpartum mothers.
The nutrition officers delivered talk on importance of breastfeeding and initialization of same soon after birth
of the child, its benefits for lactating mother as well as for the baby. Topics highlighted were techniques and
positions of breastfeeding and benefits of breastfeeding during diarrhoea, Techniques and positions of
breastfeeding, post natal care, balanced diet, iron and calcium rich foods and importance of water,
Lactogenic foods which help to increase the supply of breast milk, Expression of breast milk, Expression of
breast milk, hygiene during breastfeeding and complimentary foods were also discussed keeping in mind
locally available foods and SNP provided to the beneficiaries. Homemade cerelac recipe was explained to the
beneficiaries. The session was attended by 19 postpartum mothers were present. It was an interactive session
where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered.
15. DATE: 21st June 2016
PLACE: Govt. Primary School, Tarwada (Colvale PHC)
CONDUCTED BY: MRS ZHENYA D’LIMA LOBO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
MS GANDHALI UMARYE (ASST. NUTRITION OFFICER)
A nutrition education programme was conducted at GPS, Tarwada, for students of standard 1st to 4
th STD.
In view of educating them about importance of nutrition since they are in the childhood phase and this is a
very crucial period for their healthy growth and development and thus require special attention to macro as
well as micro nutrients. The nutrition officers gave a talk on balanced diet for children, importance of water,
breakfast and ill effects of junk food and lifestyle diseases. Personal hygiene, safe drinking water and Hand
washing steps were also demonstrated. A total of 20 students were present along with their teachers. The
PHN, IEC Supervisor and RMNCH +A counselor from Colvale PHC were also present. It was an interactive
session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered.
16. DATE: 22nd
June 2016
PLACE: Govt. Primary School, Magilwada (Colvale PHC)
CONDUCTED BY: MRS ZHENYA D’LIMA LOBO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
MS GANDHALI UMARYE (ASST. NUTRITION OFFICER)
A nutrition education programme was conducted at GPS, Magilwada, for students of standard 1st to 4
th STD.
In view of educating them about importance of nutrition since they are in the childhood phase and this is a
very crucial period for their healthy growth and development and thus require special attention to macro as
well as micro nutrients. The nutrition officers gave a talk on balanced diet for children, importance of water,
breakfast and ill effects of junk food and lifestyle diseases. Personal hygiene, vector borne diseases, safe
drinking water and Hand washing steps were also demonstrated. A total of 31students were present along
with their teachers. The IEC Supervisor and RMNCH +A counselor from Colvale PHC were also present. It
was an interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were
answered.
17. DATE: 23rd
June 2016
PLACE: Govt. Primary School, Pirna (Colvale PHC)
CONDUCTED BY: MRS ZHENYA D’LIMA LOBO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
MS GANDHALI UMARYE (ASST. NUTRITION OFFICER)
A nutrition education programme was conducted at GPS Pirna, for students of standard 1st to 4
th STD. In
view of educating them about importance of nutrition since they are in the childhood phase and this is a very
crucial period for their healthy growth and development and thus require special attention to macro as well as
micro nutrients. The nutrition officers gave a talk on balanced diet for children, importance of water,
breakfast and ill effects of junk food and lifestyle diseases. Personal hygiene, vector borne diseases, safe
drinking water and Hand washing steps were also demonstrated. A total of 28 students were present along
with their teachers. The RMNCH +A counselor from Colvale PHC was also present. It was an interactive
session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered.
18. DATE: 24th
June 2016
PLACE: Govt. High School, Revora Nadora (Colvale PHC)
CONDUCTED BY: MRS ZHENYA D’LIMA LOBO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
MS GANDHALI UMARYE (ASST. NUTRITION OFFICER)
A Nutrition Education Programme was conducted at Govt. High School, Revora Nadora, for the students of
5th
to10th
STD. In view of educating them about importance of nutrition since they are in the adolescent phase
and this is a very crucial period for their healthy growth and development and thus require special attention
to macro as well as micro nutrients. The nutrition officer’s gave a talk on balanced diet with the help of food
guide pyramid, importance of water, breakfast and the deficiencies and sources of important nutrients like
Iron, calcium and Iodine, Vitamin A, ill effects of junk food, Personal hygiene and hand washing steps
demonstration.. A total of 81 students and 12 teachers were present. The RMNCH+A Counselor from
Colvale PHC was also present along with school health team. It was an interactive session where the
audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered.
19. DATE: 28th
June 2016
PLACE: Antenatal Ward, Mapusa District Hospital
CONDUCTED BY: MRS ZHENYA D’LIMA LOBO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
MS GANDHALI UMARYE (ASST. NUTRITION OFFICER)
A Nutrition education programme was conducted at Mapusa District Hospital for the lactating and pregnant
women. The nutrition officers delivered lecture on importance of nutrition during pregnancy and lactation.
Topics highlighted were importance of balanced diet, the importance of breakfast, water, postnatal care,
eating pattern and the micronutrients important for pregnant mothers (iron, calcium, and iodine) deficiencies
and food sources. Importance of breastfeeding and its benefits for child and mother, techniques and positions
of breastfeeding, Initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding, Expression of breast milk and
hygiene during breastfeeding were discussed. Preparation of home made complimentary foods for infants
and lactogenic foods were discussed. Homemade cerelac recipe was explained to the beneficiaries.
Observing world population fortnight topics on birth spacing and use of contraceptive methods were
discussed. The RMNCH+A counsellor was present. The session was attended by 7 lactating mothers and 8
antenatals.
20. DATE: 29th
June 2016
PLACE: Postnatal Ward, Mapusa District Hospital
CONDUCTED BY: MRS ZHENYA D’LIMA LOBO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
MS GANDHALI UMARYE (ASST. NUTRITION OFFICER)
A Nutrition education programme was conducted at Mapusa District Hospital for the lactating mothers. The
nutrition officers delivered lecture on importance of nutrition during lactation. Topics highlighted were
importance of balanced diet, the importance of breakfast, water, postnatal care, eating pattern and the
micronutrients important for lactating mothers (iron, calcium, and iodine) deficiencies and food sources.
Importance of breastfeeding and its benefits for child and mother, techniques and positions of breastfeeding,
Initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding, Expression of breast milk and hygiene during
breastfeeding were discussed. Preparation of home made complimentary foods for infants and lactogenic
foods were discussed. Homemade cerelac recipe was explained to the beneficiaries. Observing world
population fortnight topic on birth spacing was discussed. The RMNCH+A counsellor was present. The
session was attended by 19 lactating mothers.
REPORT SUBMITTED ON 30th
JUNE 2016
REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY NUTRITION PROGRAMME FOR JUNE 2016 (SOUTH GOA)
1. DATE: 01st June 2016
PLACE: Gantamorod Anganwadi, Dicarpale (Curtorim PHC).
CONDUCTED BY: MS MELKIZA FURTADO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
A Nutrition Education Programme was conducted on Village Health & Nutrition Day at Chandor Anganwadi, for
the women of different age. The Nutrition Officer delivered a lecture on Malnutrition in Children how it affects the
child’s growth, academic performance and other activities. Adopting correct feeding practices and other care for
reducing malnutrition. Importance of Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and continuing breastfeeding up to
2years with complementary feeding, Care during sickness especially diarrhoea, Importance of immunizations,
Anganwadi services provided for the mother and the child were discussed. Topics highlighted were importance of
energy yielding, protective and proteins food sources. Deficiencies and food sources of important nutrients iron,
calcium and iodine was highlighting on women’s health. Ill effects of junk food and importance of water and
breakfast was highlighted. The session was attended by 12 participants of different age groups. It was an
interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered. The ANM
from Dicarpale Sub Centre was also present.
2. DATE: 02nd
June 2016
PLACE: Betalbatim Sub Centre (Cansaulim PHC).
CONDUCTED BY: MS MELKIZA FURTADO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
A Nutrition Education counselling was held on Immunisation Day at Betalbatim Sub Centre for the parents.
Nutrition Officer discussed importance of nutrition. Topics highlighted were importance of energy yielding,
protective and proteins food sources. Deficiencies and food sources of important nutrients iron and calcium. Ill
effects of junk food and tips on how to improvise recipes were discussed. Preparation of recipes using SNP
provided and locally available foods was also discussed. Importance of Immunisation was also discussed.
Consumption of local fruits and vegetables were also encouraged, Breastfeeding and its importance were also
discussed, and preparations of complementary feeds were explained. Various Family planning methods available at
PHC level were also encouraged. The session was attended by 15 parents of different age groups. It was an
interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered. The
ANM’s and MPHW-M of PHC Cansaulim were also present.
3. DATE: 03rd
June 2016
PLACE: Ante Natal OPD Hospicio Margao.
CONDUCTED BY: MS MELKIZA FURTADO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
A Nutrition Education Programme was conducted at Antenatal OPD, for pregnant women. The Nutrition Officer
delivered a lecture on importance of nutrition during pregnancy and lactation. Topics highlighted were importance
of protective and proteins food sources and balance of these in daily eating. The importance of breakfast, water and
the deficiencies and sources of important nutrients like Iron, calcium and iodine were discussed. Importance of
Breastfeeding and its benefits for both mother and child were discussed. Preparation of complementary foods for
weaning infant’s including locally available foods and SNP provided were discussed. Consumption of local fruits
and vegetables was encouraged. Various Family planning methods available at the hospital were also discussed
encouraging the mothers to avail the same, save the girl child topic was also highlighted. The session was attended
by 20 ladies of different age groups. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to
which their queries were answered.
4. DATE: 06th
June 2016
PLACE: Colomb Anganwadi, Keri (Quepem PHC).
CONDUCTED BY: MS MELKIZA FURTADO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
A Nutrition Education Programme was conducted on Village Health & Nutrition Day at Colomb Anganwadi, for
the women of different age. The Nutrition Officer delivered a lecture on Malnutrition in Children how it affects the
child’s growth, academic performance and other activities. Adopting correct feeding practices and other care for
preventing malnutrition. Importance of Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and continuing breastfeeding up to
2years with complementary feeding, Care during sickness especially diarrhoea, Importance of immunizations,
Anganwadi services provided for the mother and the child were discussed. Topics highlighted were importance of
energy yielding, protective and proteins food sources. Deficiencies and food sources of important nutrients iron,
calcium and iodine was highlighting on women’s health. Ill effects of junk food and importance of water and
breakfast was highlighted. The session was attended by 22 participants of different age groups. It was an
interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered. The ANM
from Keri Sub Centre was also present.
5. DATE: 07th
June 2016
PLACE: Cotimbi Anganwadi (Quepem PHC).
CONDUCTED BY: MS MELKIZA FURTADO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
A Nutrition Education Programme was conducted on Village Health & Nutrition Day at Cotimbi Anganwadi, for
the women of different age. The Nutrition Officer delivered a lecture on Malnutrition in Children how it affects the
child’s growth, academic performance and other activities. Adopting correct feeding practices and other care for
reducing malnutrition. Importance of Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and continuing breastfeeding up to
2years with complementary feeding, Care during sickness especially diarrhoea, Importance of immunizations,
Anganwadi services provided for the mother and the child were discussed. Topics highlighted were importance of
energy yielding, protective and proteins food sources. Deficiencies and food sources of important nutrients iron,
calcium and iodine was highlighting on women’s health. Ill effects of junk food and importance of water and
breakfast was highlighted. The session was attended by 17 participants of different age groups. It was an
interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered. The ANM
from Cotimbi Sub Centre was also present.
6. DATE: 15th
June 2016
PLACE: Dongorim Anganwadi, Navelim (Curtorim PHC).
CONDUCTED BY: MS MELKIZA FURTADO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
A Nutrition Education Programme was conducted on Village Health & Nutrition Day at Dongorim Anganwadi, for
the women of different age. The Nutrition Officer delivered a lecture on Malnutrition in Children how it affects the
child’s growth, academic performance and other activities. Adopting correct feeding practices and other care for
reducing malnutrition. Importance of Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and continuing breastfeeding up to
2years with complementary feeding, Care during sickness especially diarrhoea, Importance of immunizations,
Anganwadi services provided for the mother and the child were discussed. Topics highlighted were importance of
energy yielding, protective and proteins food sources. Deficiencies and food sources of important nutrients iron,
calcium and iodine was highlighting on women’s health. Ill effects of junk food and importance of water and
breakfast was highlighted. The session was attended by 15 participants of different age groups. It was an
interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered. The ANM
from Navelim Sub Centre was also present.
7. DATE: 16th
June 2016
PLACE: Daman Anganwadi, Raia (Loutulim PHC).
CONDUCTED BY: MS MELKIZA FURTADO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
A Nutrition Education Programme was conducted on Village Health & Nutrition Day at Daman Anganwadi, for
the women of different age. The Nutrition Officer delivered a lecture on Malnutrition in Children how it affects the
child’s growth, academic performance and other activities. Adopting correct feeding practices and other care for
preventing malnutrition. Importance of Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and continuing breastfeeding up to
2years with complementary feeding, Care during sickness especially diarrhoea, Importance of immunizations,
Anemia in adolescent girls and women was discussed. Topics highlighted were importance of energy yielding,
protective and proteins food sources. Deficiencies and food sources of important nutrients calcium and iodine was
highlighting on women’s health. Ill effects of junk food and importance of water and breakfast was highlighted.
The session was attended by 17 participants of different age groups. It was an interactive session where the
audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered. The ANM from Raia Sub Centre was
also present.
8. DATE: 17th
June 2016
PLACE: Dadio I Anganwadi, Navelim (Curtorim PHC).
CONDUCTED BY: MS MELKIZA FURTADO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
A Nutrition Education Programme was conducted on Village Health & Nutrition Day at Dadio I Anganwadi, for
the women of different age. The Nutrition Officer delivered a lecture on Malnutrition in Children how it affects the
child’s growth, academic performance and other activities. Adopting correct feeding practices and other care for
reducing malnutrition. Importance of Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and continuing breastfeeding up to
2years with complementary feeding, Care during sickness especially diarrhoea, Importance of immunizations,
Anganwadi services provided for the mother and the child were discussed. Topics highlighted were importance of
energy yielding, protective and proteins food sources. Deficiencies and food sources of important nutrients iron,
calcium and iodine was highlighting on women’s health. Ill effects of junk food and importance of water and
breakfast was highlighted. The session was attended by 10 participants of different age groups. It was an
interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered. The ANM
from Navelim Sub Centre was also present.
9. DATE: 18th
June 2016
PLACE: Government High School, Morpilla (Balli PHC).
CONDUCTED BY: MS MELKIZA FURTADO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
An IEC Activity was conducted at Government High School, Morpilla for all the student of 5th, 6
th, 7
th, 8
th, 9
th and
10th standard. The Nutrition Officer delivered a lecture on adolescence and importance of nutrition during that
phase. Topics highlighted were importance of energy yielding, protective and proteins food sources and balance of
this in our daily eating. Deficiencies and food sources of important nutrients iron and calcium was highlighted.
Other topics highlighted were importance of water, breakfast and Ill effects of junk food. Tips on how to improvise
recipes were also discussed. Consumption of local fruits and vegetables was encouraged. Also Swach Bharat &
personal Hygiene was discussed thus encouraging the students in maintain environmental and personal hygiene,
Hand washing steps were demonstrated. The session was attended by 182 students. It was an interactive session
where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered. The ANM’s from Balli PHC
were also present.
10. DATE: 20th
June 2016
PLACE: Ante Natal OPD Hospicio Margao.
CONDUCTED BY: MS MELKIZA FURTADO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
A Nutrition Education Programme was conducted at Antenatal OPD, for pregnant women. The Nutrition Officer
delivered a lecture on importance of nutrition during pregnancy and lactation. Topics highlighted were importance
of protective and proteins food sources and balance of these in daily eating. The importance of breakfast, water and
the deficiencies and sources of important nutrients like Iron, calcium and iodine were discussed. Importance of
Breastfeeding and its benefits for both mother and child were discussed. Preparation of complementary foods for
weaning infant’s including locally available foods and SNP provided were discussed. Consumption of local fruits
and vegetables was encouraged. Various Family planning methods available at the hospital were also discussed
encouraging the mothers to avail the same, save the girl child topic was also highlighted. The session was attended
by 35 ladies of different age groups. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to
which their queries were answered.
11. DATE: 21st June 2016
PLACE: Panchasheel English High School, Panchwadi Ponda (Curchorem CHC).
CONDUCTED BY: MS MELKIZA FURTADO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
An IEC Activity was conducted at Panchasheel English High School, Panchwadi for the students of 5th, 6
th, 7
th, 8
th,
9th and 10th Standard. The Nutrition Officer delivered a lecture on adolescence and importance of nutrition during
that phase. Topics highlighted were importance of energy yielding, protective and proteins food sources and
balance of this in our daily eating. Deficiencies and food sources of important nutrients iron and calcium was
highlighted. Other topics highlighted were importance of water, breakfast and Ill effects of junk food. Tips on how
to improvise recipes were also discussed. Consumption of local fruits and vegetables was encouraged. The session
was attended by 160 students. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which
their queries were answered. RMNCH -A Counsellor from Curchorem CHC was also present.
12. DATE: 22nd
June 2016
PLACE: Infant Jesus High School Academy, Velsao (Cansaulim PHC).
CONDUCTED BY: MS MELKIZA FURTADO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
An IEC Activity was conducted at Infant Jesus High School Academy, Velsao for the students of 8th and 9th
Standard. The Nutrition Officer delivered a lecture on adolescence and importance of nutrition during that phase.
Topics highlighted were importance of energy yielding, protective and proteins food sources and balance of this in
our daily eating. Deficiencies and food sources of important nutrients iron and calcium was highlighted. Other
topics highlighted were importance of water, breakfast and Ill effects of junk food. Tips on how to improvise
recipes were also discussed. Consumption of local fruits and vegetables was encouraged. The session was attended
by 50 students. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries
were answered. RMNCH -A Counsellor from Cansaulim PHC was also present.
13. DATE: 23rd
June 2016
PLACE: Government High School, Molcornem (Quepem PHC).
CONDUCTED BY: MS MELKIZA FURTADO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
An IEC Activity was conducted at Government High School, Molcornem for the students of 9th and 10th Standard.
The Nutrition Officer delivered a lecture on adolescence and importance of nutrition during that phase. Topics
highlighted were importance of energy yielding, protective and proteins food sources and balance of this in our
daily eating. Deficiencies and food sources of important nutrients iron and calcium was highlighted. Other topics
highlighted were importance of water, breakfast and Ill effects of junk food. Tips on how to improvise recipes were
also discussed. Consumption of local fruits and vegetables was encouraged. Importance of the Program WIFS was
discussed encouraging the students to benefit from the same. The session was attended by 42 students. It was an
interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered. RMNCH -
A Counsellor from Quepem PHC was also present.
14. DATE: 24th
June 2016
PLACE: Mount Mary High School, Chinchinim (Chinchinim PHC).
CONDUCTED BY: MS MELKIZA FURTADO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
An IEC Activity was conducted at Mount Mary High School, Chinchinim for the students of 6th,7
th, 8
th 9
th and 10th
Standard. The Nutrition Officer delivered a lecture on adolescence and importance of nutrition during that phase.
Topics highlighted were importance of energy yielding, protective and proteins food sources and balance of this in
our daily eating. Deficiencies and food sources of important nutrients iron and calcium was highlighted. Other
topics highlighted were importance of water, breakfast and Ill effects of junk food. Tips on how to improvise
recipes were also discussed. Consumption of local fruits and vegetables was encouraged. Sensitisation on the
Program WIFS was done encouraging the students to benefit from the same. Nutritional guidelines to be followed
during the consumption of the Iron & Folic acid supplements through balanced breakfast and avoiding caffeinated
beverages and junk food was discussed. The deworming schedule was also explained. The session was attended by
395 students. It was an interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries
were answered. RMNCH -A Counsellor from Chinchinim PHC was also present.
15. DATE:25th
June 2016
PLACE: PTA Meeting at St Rock’s High School, Tollecantto Vellim (Balli PHC).
CONDUCTED BY: MS MELKIZA FURTADO (NUTRITION OFFICER)
On the occasion of PTA meeting Sensitisation on the Program WIFS was done explaining the parents of the
beneficiary students to benefit from the same. The importance of the program in combating Anaemia in
adolescents was discussed with symptoms of Iron deficiency disorders commonly faced during the adolescent
phase. Nutritional guidelines to be followed during the consumption of the Iron & Folic acid supplements through
balanced breakfast, vitamin C enriched foods, Iron rich locally available foods and avoiding caffeinated beverages
and junk food was discussed. The deworming schedule was also explained. Other topics highlighted were
importance of water, breakfast and Ill effects of junk food. The session was attended by 250 parents. It was an
interactive session where the audience also asked many questions to which their queries were answered. School
Health Nurse from Balli PHC was also present.
REPORT SUBMITTED ON 30th
JUNE 2016