The Nutrition Lab at our nursing college is a dynamic learning space where students explore the vital connection between diet, health, and healing. It’s where science meets practice — empowering future nurses to guide patients toward better nutritional choices and overall well-being.

 Hands-On Learning in Therapeutic Nutrition

Our lab is equipped with modern appliances, food models, and dietary assessment tools that help students understand and apply the principles of nutrition in clinical and community settings. Key areas of training include:

• Meal planning for various age groups and health conditions
• Preparation of therapeutic diets (e.g., diabetic, cardiac, renal)
• Nutritional assessment and counseling techniques
• Food safety, hygiene, and preservation
• Understanding macro and micronutrient requirements

Students gain practical experience in designing balanced diets tailored to individual needs, using both traditional and contemporary dietary guidelines.

 Simulating Real-Life Dietary Scenarios

Through interactive sessions and role-play, students learn to counsel patients, educate families, and promote healthy eating habits. They also conduct mock nutrition camps and school health programs to apply their skills in community outreach.

Promoting Preventive and Holistic Care

Nutrition is a cornerstone of preventive healthcare. Our lab emphasizes the nurse’s role in identifying nutritional deficiencies, managing lifestyle diseases, and supporting recovery through diet. Students are trained to approach nutrition with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and scientific rigor.

Preparing Nutrition-Savvy Nurses

Graduates of the Nutrition Lab are equipped to work in hospitals, wellness centers, schools, and public health programs. They become advocates for healthier communities — using food as a powerful tool for healing and prevention.