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Roorkee, September 2025 – The Department of Applied Medical Sciences, Quantum University, organized a Q Extempore Competition as part of the observance of National Nutrition Month (Poshan Maah). The event aimed to create awareness and promote critical thinking among students on pressing issues related to nutrition, health, and sustainable living.

Themes of the Competition

The extempore was based on the official themes of National Nutrition Month, encouraging students to reflect on diverse aspects of public health and nutrition, including:

• Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam – promoting tree plantation in honor of mothers to foster a greener, healthier future.
   
• Early Childhood Care and Education – highlighting the importance of proper nutrition in the early years for overall development.
   
• Mainstreaming Men in Nutrition – emphasizing the role of men in decision-making, health practices, and household nutrition.
   
• Infancy Care – focusing on exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and preventive measures for infants.
   
• Addressing Obesity – raising awareness about healthy eating, lifestyle changes, and physical activity.

Participation and Highlights

Students from various departments actively participated, presenting their perspectives confidently within the allotted time. The competition encouraged quick thinking, clear articulation, and awareness of nutritional challenges in the Indian context.

The event not only showcased students’ public speaking and communication skills but also sensitized them to the importance of preventive healthcare, sustainable practices, and community participation in improving nutritional outcomes.

Conclusion

The session concluded with insightful remarks from the judges, who appreciated the participants’ ideas and encouraged them to integrate the learnings into their professional and personal lives. The winners were felicitated with certificates of appreciation.

The Q Extempore Competition proved to be an engaging and impactful platform, aligning with the objectives of National Nutrition Month (Poshan Maah) and reinforcing Quantum University’s commitment to health awareness and holistic education.