The Bedaya Centre for Entrepreneurship and Career Development (Bedaya Centre), a joint initiative by Qatar Development Bank and Silatech, recently held its third Mehna Café (career café) meeting at The Pearl Qatar.
The event hosted nutrition specialists Nada al-Shammeri and Hind al-Tamimi from the Ministry of Public Health. This was in addition to the participation of the faculty of Public Health at Qatar University and Lite N’Appetite diet centre.
During the session, both al-Tamimi and al-Shammeri spoke about their profession and their love, passion, and experience. They also spoke about their role in guiding people in what to eat to live a healthy life or achieve health goals.
The specialists also highlighted the roles and functions of a nutritionist in society. They said their role could not be overlooked because as food consultants, nutritionists are constantly in touch with the treating physician and doctor. The nutritionist also participates in the nutritional assessment of patients by preparing their diet plans, in addition to providing advice and guidance.
Representatives from the faculty of QU’s Public Health also showcased the available majors at the university and the requirements of each major.
The university provides a vital aspect of the country’s needs for qualified health and medical professionals by introducing new academic programmes in light of the significant expansion of healthcare services in Qatar, thus contributing to the achievement of Qatar National Vision 2030.
Lite N’Appetite diet centre participated in the event by providing the audience with free checkups, including calculating the body mass index, fats level, and muscle, among others.
Bedaya Centre general manager Reem al-Suwaidi said: “During the event, we made sure that we highlighted the role of a nutritionist and the importance of this specialisation in today’s society.”
“Today, we hosted two prominent nutrition specialists and we are grateful for a detailed explanation of their profession and the purpose of their specialisation, as well as the importance in human life.
“We also welcomed representatives from the faculty of Public Health at QU, who provided an insight into the new majors available, having welcomed its first batch of students in 2016, al-Suwaidi said.
Mehna Café is a professional gathering held in an informal atmosphere where pioneers from different careers and professions get to speak before guests and audience interested in specific professions.
They provide a clear image about those professions, which, in return, will give the attendees an in-depth insight and support their aspirations to enter the arena of professional life.