St Xavier’s College promotes “Eat Right for a Better Life”

St. Xavier’s College held a one-day workshop titled “Eat Right for a Better Life” to mark National Nutrition Week. The Department of Biotechnology at the college organized the event alongside the Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration of the Government of Goa to teach students how to make informed food choices.

During the workshop, Officiating Principal Ursula Barreto encouraged participants to eat local and seasonal foods, maintain balanced meal timings, and practice mindful eating. Chief Guest Dorothy Pereira, a food safety and hygiene manager at Taj Hotels, advised attendees to follow traditional food habits and prioritize seasonal produce.

The program included technical sessions led by Pereira and nutrition expert Ishana Hameed. Pereira taught participants how to use the FoSCoS website to detect and report food safety violations, while Hameed discussed healthy living and adaptive exercise. Additionally, Darlane Diukar, Amit Mandrekar, and Mayuri Shetgaoar demonstrated how to test food for adulterants. Students and staff from 11 institutions across Goa attended the session.