🥗 From Undernutrition to Underrated: Why Youth Health Starts on the Plate
Adolescent health is deeply shaped by everyday food choices—often in ways that remain overlooked or misunderstood. Addressing this critical issue, the session “From Undernutrition to Underrated: Why Youth Health Starts on the Plate” created a meaningful space for young people to explore how nutrition influences not only physical health, but also confidence, well-being, and long-term potential.
The session offered a fresh and practical perspective on adolescent nutrition, highlighting affordable and realistic dietary choices suitable for everyday life. Through expert-led discussions and an engaging quiz competition, participants were encouraged to rethink common myths surrounding food and nutrition, while learning simple strategies to develop healthier eating habits.
The discussion was led by a panel of distinguished nutrition professionals:
The session was thoughtfully moderated by Katha Mondal Dristi, Program Development Associate at SERAC-Bangladesh, who guided the conversation to ensure youth-friendly, interactive, and evidence-based engagement.
The discussions emphasized the importance of early nutrition awareness and empowered adolescents to take ownership of their food choices. Participants were inspired to act as nutrition ambassadors—sharing knowledge and promoting healthy practices within their families, schools, and communities.
By bridging expert insights with youth participation, the session reinforced a powerful message: youth health truly starts on the plate, and informed choices today can shape a healthier, more confident generation tomorrow.