Two students Umayra Zakir and Umme Hani attended the Times NIE News Makers Meet on Thursday ,17th August 2023 at Rashtriya Military School in central Bengaluru along with their mentor Ms.Rajlakshmi.
There were over 350 school student reporters and the topic for the day was ‘Mindful eating and active living – for a fit body, sharper intellect, and a confident you!’, Dr A Sivagnanam, HOD and consultant (paediatric emergency) at Manipal Hospitals, emphasised that it is imperative for youngsters to pay attention to what and how they eat. Teenagers are a force of positive change in the community. “Create a better culture around yourselves by not only opting for healthy food, but also pushing adults to eat healthy. Invest in yourself and be the drivers of change,” she urged.
It was a great learning experience for the students , driving home the point that it is vital for students to train themselves to avoid junk food.
