Symposium on “Obesity and Nutrition”
The Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition organized a symposium on “Obesity and Nutrition” on 19th June at the Kadamba College Auditorium.
The program commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Mohan K. Rao, Professor and Head, Department of Endocrinology. The session was anchored by Ms. Usha, Chief Dietitian, RRMCH. The program began with an invocation song by Ms. Shreya, an intern, followed by the ceremonial lamp-lighting by the dignitaries present. Dr. Praveen, Medical Superintendent, addressed the gathering and highlighted the significance of the symposium. Dr. Sameechi, a final-year medical resident, introduced the speakers and initiated the panel discussion.
The following topics were presented by esteemed speakers who are experts in their respective fields:
Topic 1: Physiological Regulation of Weight Balance
Speaker: Dr. Jyothi Vybhavi V. S., MBBS, MD
Professor, Department of Physiology, SCMCH
Topic 2: Medical Management of Obesity and the Role of Semaglutide
Speaker: Dr. Shruthi Jayaram, MBBS, MD, DM (Endocrinology)
Associate Professor, Department of Endocrinology, RRMCH
Topic 3: The Role of Nutrition in Weight Balance
Speaker: Ms. Edwina Raj, MS, RD, CDE, PhD
Head, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru
Panel Discussion:
“Obesity—A Modern-Day Pandemic and Its Modern-Day Solutions”
Panelists:
* Dr. Mohan K. Rao – Professor and Head, Department of Endocrinology, RRMCH
* Dr. Krishna M. V. – Professor, Department of Medicine, RRMCH
* Dr. Priyanka Singh – Professor and Head, Department of Physiology, RRMCH
* Ms. Edwina Raj – Head, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru
The symposium was well attended by faculty members from various departments, postgraduate residents, and interns. The event concluded with lunch for all attendees.
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