Fortis Hiranandani celebrates Nutrition Week

Online, September 7, 2009 (Newswire.com) - Mumbai, September 7, 2009: Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, one of the leading healthcare providers in India, has successfully concluded its Nutrition Week celebrations.
The Nutrition week celebrations were initiated as an integral part of the hospital's commitment towards quality care and healthy living. As part of the celebration, Fortis organized a "Healthy Recipe contest" and a "Nutrition quiz" for all residents of Navi Mumbai. Encore Hotels Pvt Ltd, owners of the well known chain - Rajdhani, gave a live demonstration on healthy cooking.
Renowned Nutritionist and dietician, Dr. Swati Bhushan shared interesting insights and tips on "healthy diet" and "Myths in diet" with the participants. She educated the audience on the need for a well balanced, properly controlled diet with 100% nourishment. It was an interactive and informative session for all the attendees. The session helped them gain substantial knowledge in diet and nutrition.

The event was extremely successful. The local residents attended and participated in large numbers in the celebrations. Winners of the recipe contest and nutrition quiz were loaded with prizes. Fortis also gave away surprise gifts to all the participants of the contests.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Rajeev Boudhankar, Director, Fortis Hiranandani hospital, said, "Commitment and care for our patients is our foremost priority. The dietary department of the hospital is progressive and fully committed to providing the highest quality nutritional care to our patients which also includes nutrition education during their stay and diet counseling at the time of discharge."

Talking about the importance of healthy living, Dr. Swati Bhushan, Clinical Nutritionist at Fortis Hiranandani hospital, said, "Diet plays a very crucial role in the health and well being of people. Poor eating habits and inadequate food intake are a major cause of lot of diseases. It is important for people to take a well balanced, controlled diet.

"At Forts, we provide nutritional counseling, individual and group diet instruction/education, diabetes program and weight management program", she added.

About Fortis Hiranandani hospital:

Fortis Hiranandani hospital, situated in Navi Mumbai, is part of Fortis Healthcare Limited, a leading healthcare group in India. Fortis Hiranandani hospital is the first hospital of Fortis Healthcare in Maharashtra. The hospital has five operating theatres and 150 operation inpatient beds.

Fortis provides tertiary level care across a wide range of medical specialties including Pediatrics, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology Department, Gynecology, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Vascular surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dental, Maxillo facial surgery, Neurology, Psychiatry, Urology, Pulmonology, Radiology, clinical nutrition and dietetics.

The hospital's medical team comprises of highly experienced doctors and surgeons in all major specialties. The skilled doctors, nurses and paramedics are supported by modern facilities and latest technology to ensure that each patient receives the best medical care round the clock.

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