<p>While it is a common sight in the city to see people run to be healthy, on Sunday the citizens taking part in 5K Smart Run had one thing in their mind - promote healthy food and lifestyle. </p>.<p class="bodytext">Over 3,500 Bengalureans participated in the run organised by the Department of Agriculture to encourage people to start using millets and organic food.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The run which started from Cubbon Park had a warm-up Zumba session by nutritionist and fitness instructor Nikita Suresh.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Agriculture Minister Krishna Byre Gowda and Mayor Sampath Raj flagged off the run. Dr C N Manjunath, Director of Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, T Suneel Kumar, City Police Commissioner and G Satish, Agriculture Commissioner were present.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Earlier, children used to bring parents for treatments. But now the role has been reversed. Parents are bringing their middle-aged children for treatment. There is a need to change our food intake considering our lifestyle," said Dr Manjunath.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"India is the largest producer of millets in the world. This is a great opportunity for citizens, healthcare professionals, farmers, and other stakeholders to invest in healthy, happy future of the country," Manjunath added.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The department will organise a special trade and citizen's fair 'International Organic and Millet Trade Fair 2018' from January 19 to 21. In the event, the organic farmers will be felicitated with a national award. Organic product processors, manufacturers of farm equipment and others will showcase their products and expertise in organic and millet-related areas.</p>
<p>While it is a common sight in the city to see people run to be healthy, on Sunday the citizens taking part in 5K Smart Run had one thing in their mind - promote healthy food and lifestyle. </p>.<p class="bodytext">Over 3,500 Bengalureans participated in the run organised by the Department of Agriculture to encourage people to start using millets and organic food.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The run which started from Cubbon Park had a warm-up Zumba session by nutritionist and fitness instructor Nikita Suresh.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Agriculture Minister Krishna Byre Gowda and Mayor Sampath Raj flagged off the run. Dr C N Manjunath, Director of Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, T Suneel Kumar, City Police Commissioner and G Satish, Agriculture Commissioner were present.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Earlier, children used to bring parents for treatments. But now the role has been reversed. Parents are bringing their middle-aged children for treatment. There is a need to change our food intake considering our lifestyle," said Dr Manjunath.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"India is the largest producer of millets in the world. This is a great opportunity for citizens, healthcare professionals, farmers, and other stakeholders to invest in healthy, happy future of the country," Manjunath added.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The department will organise a special trade and citizen's fair 'International Organic and Millet Trade Fair 2018' from January 19 to 21. In the event, the organic farmers will be felicitated with a national award. Organic product processors, manufacturers of farm equipment and others will showcase their products and expertise in organic and millet-related areas.</p>