This document outlines key points that doctors should highlight during counseling sessions on nutrition and healthy eating as part of India's Eat Right India initiative. The 3-sentence summary is: Doctors should educate patients, especially homemakers and students, about the importance of a balanced diet, portion control, hydration, limiting sugars and processed foods, including fibre-rich, protein, and healthy fat sources, and meeting daily vitamin and mineral needs. Lifestyle factors like physical activity, food safety, and individual health status should also be addressed. The overall goals are to prevent malnutrition, diseases, and encourage sustainable dietary choices.

1. EAT RIGHT INDIA
SALIENT POINTS WHICH DOCTOR SHOULD
HIGHLIGHT in their COUNSELLING SESSION
Dr Sharda Jain
Ms. Malti

2. EAT RIGHT INDIA
Is a government-led initiative in India that aims
to promote healthy eating habits and raise
awareness about Nutrition in PUBLIC.
Counseling Session To Patients
Talks to HOME MAKERS & university students
doctors should highlight several salient points
to help them make informed dietary choices
and lead a healthy lifestyle:

3. Malnutrition
Anaemia
Diabetes / Pre- Diabetes
NCDs
BHARAT is capital

4. BHARAT is
MICRONUTRIENT HUNGRY

5. Balanced Diet
• A balanced diet is need of hour that
includes all food groups –
• Grains,
• Vegetables, fruits,
• Dairy  doodh ,dahi
• Protein sources (such as legumes, nuts, and
lean meats).
• Consume a variety of foods --.should be
MANTRA to ensure they get all essential
nutrients.

6. Portion Control
Portion control is
needed to prevent
overeating.
Explain what they
eat is impotent
but how much
they eat 
matters most.

7. Hydration
Stress the significance of staying hydrated by
drinking an adequate amount of water daily.
Limit sugary beverages like sodas and
Opt for
* Water,
* Herbal tea
* Unsweetened beverages.

8. Limit Sugars and Processed Foods
Discuss the adverse effects of excessive
sugar and processed food consumption
on health, including
• Weight gain,
• Diabetes, and
• Heart disease.
Encourage them to reduce their intake of
sugary snacks and processed foods.

9. Fibre - Rich Foods
Promote the consumption of fibre-rich
foods like
* Whole grains,
* Vegetables, and fruits.
* Fiber aids digestion, helps to maintain a
healthy weight, and reduces the risk of
chronic diseases  NCDs

10. PROTEIN SOURCES
• Encourage Home makers, students
to include a variety of protein
sources in their diet, such as beans,
lentils, tofu, fish, poultry, and lean
meats.
• Explain the role of protein in
muscle development and overall
health.
• They also must know about Lean
Protein

11. Healthy Fats
Explain the difference between
healthy fats found in
avocados(not grown much in
india) nuts, seeds, and fatty fish
and unhealthy fats (saturated
and trans fats found in fried
foods and processed snacks).
Encourage the consumption of
healthy fats while limiting
unhealthy ones.

12. Vitamins and Minerals
Needed for overall well-being.
Discuss sources of essential nutrients like
*Vitamin C,
*Vitamin D,
calcium, and iron,
and advise them to meet
their daily requirements.

13. Meal Planning
Teach family & students how to
plan balanced meals and
snacks.
Discuss the benefits of regular
meal timings and the
importance of not skipping
meals.

14. Mindful Eating
Encourage mindful eating
practices, such as paying
attention to hunger and
fullness cues,
eating without distractions,
and savoring each bite.

15. Cultural and
Dietary Preferences
Respect and acknowledge individual dietary
preferences and cultural influences.
Help students find ways to incorporate
HEALTHY Choices
within their cultural and personal food
preferences.

16. Food Safety
Educate them about
proper food handling
and storage to prevent
foodborne illnesses.
In 2023 , india still faces
lot of gastro-entitis by
eating road side food.

17. Eating Disorders
Be vigilant for signs of eating disorders like
Anorexia, bulimia, or binge-eating disorder.
Offer support and referrals to specialists if
necessary.
Restrict snacking & binge eating as it increase
weight gain & insulin resistance  NCDs responsibl
for 60% deaths

18. Lifestyle Choices
Discuss the impact of lifestyle choices,
including
Alcohol consumption and smoking
on overall health and nutrition.

19. Physical Activity
Stress the importance of regular physical
activity as a complement to a healthy diet
for maintaining a healthy weight and
promoting overall well-being.

20. Individualized
Recommendations
Tailor dietary advice based on the
Individual's health status,
Dietary restrictions
Goals.

21. Resources
Provide students with reliable resources and
references for further information and
support, such as
government health websites,
reputable nutrition books
registered dietitians.

22. Regular Check-Ups
Encourage family &
specially students to
schedule regular health
check-ups to monitor
their overall health and
nutritional status. Simple
Rule : Once a year is must

23. Sustainability
Discuss the
environmental
impact of dietary
choices and
encourage
sustainable and
eco-friendly local &
seasonal food
choices.

24. • Effective counseling should
be tailored to the specific
needs and goals of each
individual.
• Encourage open
communication and offer
ongoing support to help
home maker & students
make and sustain healthy
dietary changes

30. 1. Fondly known as Teacher of Teachers
2. Director Lifecare Centre & Lifecare IVF
3. Founder & Secretary general of Delhi Gynaecologist forum , a body of over 2500 members .
4. Founder & Chairperson of North India Gynaecologist forum (NIGF) , body cover 8 stats + 2
union territory  Delhi & Chandigarh
5. NMC / MCI : Ethical committee member ,an apex body of 14 lacs modern Medicine doctors
since 2018 till date
6. Business World : Included her in Top 20 Most Influential women in Healthcare in INDIA
(8/03/22)
7. DMC Expert since 2009 to till date
8. Passionate medical activist..has given leadership role in removing Female Feticide ,
Movement of Anemia, Save Uterus Campaign, Save ovary Campaign and Every Mother
Counts etc and now focusing on Zero mortality PPH, AMB , CCMB, Examination of
Survivor Sexual assault / rape & POCSO cases.
9. Given concept of JANANI SURAKSHA YOJNA & ASHA WORKER to GOI.
10. Spearheading movement of Doctors safety /Medico legal Awareness /Unity
of North India Gynaecologists
11. Decorated with many Lifetime achievement & Living Legend Award from many bodies
including LHMC AA, FOGSI ,DMA ,DGF , WOW India, Delhi ISAR, Cloudnine , Bharat Vishva
parishad
Dr. Sharda Jain
M.D. (PGIMER),
MNAMS,FICOG,FIMSA,DHM, QM
&AHO
PGDMLS (SYMBIOSIS)