Newsletter September 2022

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National Nutrition Month - “CELEBRATE A WORLD OF FLAVOURS”

National Nutrition Month is an annual nutrition education and information program created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In India, National Nutrition Week is observed from September 1 to September 7 to raise public awareness about nutrition and healthy eating habits.

“Flavour” - The Password to the Gastronomical Universe

The word “flavour” immediately brings to our memory our most favourite food item. Most often, flavour is used interchangeably with taste. But actually, it is not only the taste of a dish that gives its flavours. Flavour is a sensation that is a combination of taste and smell sensations. The smell and taste of food, its colour, texture and temperature and past experiences (memory sense) also contribute to what is known as flavours of food. This combination of factors may make a particular food delicious/unpleasant or downright disgusting. Taste and smell are special senses while flavour is an experience. Sense of taste and smell are very often associated with strong emotions and memories.

Diet in Kidney Diseases

A 55-year-old female was brought to the nephrology outpatient clinic in a wheelchair. She was only 35 kg in weight, dehydrated and was only skin and bone. She couldn’t walk without support and looked tired.

Food and Brain

The smell of food and the mechanism by which our brain processes it has a significant role in the way we enjoy our food. The olfactory bulb located behind our nasal cavity has nerves that are sensitive to different smells and this information is transmitted to the brain. Our sense of smell affects the way we enjoy our food.

Gastro Diseases & Flavours

Home is the place of safety for all of us. It is largely true, but sometimes injury can happen to us in our own safe home. As per statistics in the West, home injuries account for nearly 40-50% of the total injuries seen in the society. In India, data from some studies show injuries statistics similar to the West.

Nutrition and Bone Health

Proper nutrition should nourish all our organ systems. It is heart-warming to hear many people visiting our clinics mentioning the need for a fat-free and low salt diet for cardiovascular wellness, adequate hydration for good kidneys, fitness-oriented diet plans and the importance of anti-oxidants for healthy skin. Most diabetic patients are well aware of the importance of a balanced nutritious diet. Likewise, it is essential to be aware of bone-related nutrition as many of the conditions causing joint pain, back and neck pain and early fatigue are due to musculoskeletal malnourishment.

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Patient Experience

“Thank you Kauvery Hospital Dr.Manoj, Dr.Aravind, Dr.Kannan sir. 4th floor sister Ms Nadhini, Ms Gunavathi, floor GR Mr Praveen pals team. Mrs Malar madam ws very helpful. Thanks to housekeeping staff Ms. Rajalakshmi, Mr Pejith. Thank you Kavuvery hospital.”
– A.K