Community Health Mission Continues

On February 5, 2026, Nutrition and Dietetics students from Tishk International University continued their community health mission in the field of nutrition and dietetics with yet another productive visit — this time to Aram Village Elementary School.

The outreach focused on the critical relationship between wholesome nutrition and the academic energy required for students to excel in their studies. Students made several activities for the elementary school students to bridge the connection between food and academic performance, and to explain how food can be a cause of health issues if healthy eating habits are not chosen.

Interactive Educational Approach

During the seminar, Nutrition and Dietetics students used interactive analogies to explain nutrition concepts that might have been complex for elementary students. They successfully demonstrated complex nutritional concepts in a way that resonated with the young audience.

Analogy Explanation
Body and mind as high-performance engines Natural, unprocessed ingredients act as “premium fuel”
Outcome Peak cognitive function and physical endurance

Practical Learning Activities

To reinforce these lessons and ensure students understood how to balance their foods and choose healthier snacks during school time, Nutrition and Dietetics students:

Activity Purpose
Provided a variety of healthy snacks Practical opportunity to learn how to identify healthier food options
Played food and nutrition games Reinforced learning through play
“Is This Healthy or Not?” game Helped children distinguish between healthy and unhealthy choices

School Administration Recognition

The initiative was highly successful thanks to the warm reception and support of the school’s administration. Principal Shilan Ali Younis thanked and commended the students for their professionalism and emphasized the importance of bringing expert nutritional knowledge directly to their school to foster a culture of wellness from an early age.

Department Commitment

This visit reflects the Nutrition and Dietetics Department’s ongoing commitment to:

  • Community health education in schools across Erbil

  • Bridging academic knowledge with practical life skills

  • Fostering wellness culture from an early age

Keywords: Nutrition Education, Aram Village School, Community Outreach, Healthy Eating, Academic Performance, TIU Nutrition and Dietetics, School Nutrition, Interactive Learning, Wellness Culture, Principal Shilan Ali Younis

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