GHSC-10 Organised a Training Session on “DietCal - A Tool for Dietary Assessment and Planning”

Date: 27 February, 2026

A training session on “DietCal – A Tool for Dietary Assessment and Planning” was organized Government Home Science College, Chandigarh on February 27, 2026. The session was conducted as part of the academic curriculum to enhance students’ understanding of technological tools used in dietary assessment and planning. The speaker for the session was Gurdeep Kaur, Registered Dietician, Department of Dietetics, AIIMS, New Delhi. 

The session commenced with an introduction to the DietCal software, outlining its key features and comprehensive capabilities. A detailed demonstration highlighted how the software can assist in dietary assessment and meal planning for individuals and groups. The relevance of DietCal in research was also emphasized through its validated use by various researchers and institutions. The session witnessed enthusiastic participation by around  75 UG and PG students along with research scholars. The interactive session enabled participants to understand the applications of the software in dietary counselling, patient management, and nutrition analysis. The session also focused on the role of DietCal in improving the efficiency of diet planning and monitoring dietary intake. 

Principal of the college, Prof.Sudha Katyal applauded the efforts of the Department of Foods & Nutrition for organising the session. She further emphasised that such sessions are informative and beneficial for students and equips them with knowledge of modern tools essential for effective and evidence-based nutrition practice.