Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital celebrated World Dietitians Day on March 10, 2016.
The event was a part of National Nutrition Month Celebration. National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March the by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The theme for 2016 is “Savor the flavor of Eating Right”
Brig® Prof Dr. Abdul Halim Consultant Nephrologist of Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital, Islamabad opened the discussion with importance of diet in chronic kidney disease.
Dr. Rezzan Khan Consultant Nutritionist, Shifa International Hospital Islamabad spoke about strategies for weight loss. She is a weight loss specialist and addressed many issues relating obesity and weight loss.
Mr. Saeed Qadir Nutrition Officer, UNICEF Pakistan discussed the IYCF Policies for Pakistan. Mr. Anis Alam consultant Nutritionist and CEO BCL Labs talked about Food Allergies.
The discussion was followed by Question Answer Session with the panel. All the dietitians from Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Consultants and medical officers of QIH attended the seminar. The session was concluded by CEO Dr. Shaukat Ali Bangash and shields were presented to the guest speakers.
