As part of its academic activities, the College of Pharmacy in collaboration with the Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, the Lifelong Learning Unit organized a training course: "Fundamentals of Healthy Nutrition and Ideal Weight", presented by Asst. Lect.Ahmed Redha on Monday, April 21, 2025.

The course aimed to raise health awareness among participants by highlighting the importance of proper nutrition in human life and training attendees on the use of accurate health equations, such as calculating ideal weight, daily calories, excess body fat percentage, and desired body measurements.

The course also included a practical explanation of how to use modern applications available on smartphones, which are effective tools for regulating nutrition and monitoring health status. The most prominent home and gym exercises suitable for each case were also discussed. The most popular weight loss diets were also discussed, highlighting their pros and cons, while offering well-thought-out scientific solutions to overcome their negative effects.

This course is an important step in promoting a culture of healthy nutrition among academic and administrative staff, given its direct impact on general health and daily work performance. The course witnessed remarkable interaction from attendees, who expressed a keen interest in applying the information they had acquired to their daily lives.

In this regard, lifelong learning unit invites all faculty and staff members to actively participate in such purposeful scientific events in an effort to enhance health awareness, wishing everyone continued success and well-being.