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The Department of Physiology organized a Guest Lecture on ‘Food Itself is Medicine’ on 27 Apr 2024 from 10.20 a.m to 11.15 a.m., by Dr. Pranita Ashok, MD Physiology, PhD (Nutrition and Metabolism), Nutrition and Diet Consultant in Dr. Pranita’s Diet Clinic, Pune.

The occasion was graced by Dr J.S. Bhawalkar, Dean, Dr D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pune and Dr P. Vatsalaswamy, Director Academics, Dr D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pune.

First MBBS students, PG residents, HODs & faculties attended the lecture.

Dr. Pranita Ashok explained the importance of nutrition and the dietary habits to be inculcated in day to day life for healthy living. At the end of the lecture there was an interactive session with the audience.

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