العربية 
Sana’a – The Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology (UST), organized an awareness exhibition on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the Female Students Branch. The event was held as part of the requirements of the Community Nutrition Practicum course for third-level students under the supervision of course instructor Dr. Laila Taher Al-Solaihi.
The exhibition aimed to promote awareness of the importance of proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle practices while enabling students to translate the scientific concepts they acquire into practical and educational applications. It also sought to enhance their skills in nutrition education and community service.
The exhibition featured a variety of educational and interactive booths addressing different aspects of nutrition and health, including workplace nutrition, healthy eating during examination periods, the interactions between vitamins and minerals and their roles in the body, as well as the fundamentals of balanced nutrition and healthy meal planning.
Additional booths focused on mental health and its relationship with nutrition, the distinction between physical hunger and emotional eating, the importance of breakfast in supporting energy and concentration, and the link between healthy nutrition, weight management, and skin health.
The exhibition also included a dedicated booth on coffee and caffeine awareness, highlighting safe consumption practices, in addition to promoting the importance of physical activity and movement and raising awareness about the risks of prolonged sitting, particularly among office employees and workers.
Students presented simplified scientific content to visitors through a range of display methods and interactive activities designed to deliver nutritional and health information in an engaging and accessible manner. The exhibition received positive interaction and praise from attendees.
The event forms part of the academic and awareness activities organized by the Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences as part of UST’s commitment to developing students’ skills and strengthening its role in promoting health awareness and serving the community.
The exhibition was attended by Dr. Mansour Ghaleb, former Head of the Department of Nutrition; Dr. Nabil Al-Haj, faculty member; Dr. Laila Taher Al-Solaihi; and a number of department members.
