Health Awareness Programme on Traditional Foods versus Junk Foods

The Department of Gunapadam, Faculty of Siddha Medicine (FSM), Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, conducted a Health Awareness Programme on Traditional Foods versus Junk Foods on 08 July 2026 (Wednesday) from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. at T/R.K.M. Sri Koneshwara Hindu College, Trincomalee. The programme is intended for students of Grades 8 and aims to promote healthy eating habits by emphasizing the nutritional and cultural value of traditional foods while creating awareness of the adverse health effects associated with the regular consumption of junk foods. Through interactive sessions, the programme seeks to encourage students to make informed dietary choices and adopt healthier lifestyles.