Medical School brings nutrition and exercise education to high school students

The Medical School visited The English School this morning to deliver an educational presentation titled ‘Nutrition & Exercise 101’ to high school students.

The presentation was part of a series of initiatives organised by the Mobile Clinic club, which aims to raise public health awareness by educating younger generations on topics such as nutrition, substance abuse, and stress management. Through these efforts, the club seeks to promote healthier lifestyles and combat misinformation surrounding health and well-being.

The session was delivered by graduate-entry MD students Omar Itani and Naomi Rose Shenouda, and undergraduate-entry MD students Haseena Rahman and Dimitrios Papoulias. Their presentation explored the energy balance equation, macro- and micronutrients, and the role of exercise in maintaining health. It also addressed broader social issues related to healthcare, including the influence of social media on young people’s perceptions of health and the rise of eating disorders.

The Mobile Clinic Club’s advisor, Dr Danagra Ikossi, provided guidance to the students in preparing their presentation, while the club’s President, Nour Abdelaziz, delivered the opening remarks. This visit marks the beginning of a series of planned outreach activities to high schools, with the next session scheduled for the Senior School, focusing on drug use and its impact on adolescent health.

(L-R): UNIC Health Communications Officer Poly Menikou, Omar Itani, Dimitrios Papoulias, Naomi Rose Shenouda, Dr Danagra Ikossi, Club Secretary Maryam Al-Gburi, Club President Nour Abdelaziz, Haseena Rahman, UNIC Health Communications Director George Sycallides