Punjab Food Authority Bahawalpur Conducted Empowering Adolescent Girls Through Nutrition & Health Education
Upon the directions of the Director General, Punjab Food Authority, and Deputy Director Operations Bahawalpur, Nutrition Section conducted a Nutrition Awareness Seminar and Assessment Camp at Govt. College of Technology for Girls, Bahawalpur, as part of Adolescent Girls Awareness Month 05-09-2026. The activity aimed to promote awareness regarding nutrition, healthy dietary practices, and overall health and well-being among adolescent girls. Approximately 50 participants attended the activity.
During the seminar, participants were sensitized about the importance of nutrition during adolescence, macro- and micronutrients, components of a balanced diet, iron-deficiency anemia and its prevention, and the importance of folate, calcium, and vitamin D. Awareness was also provided regarding healthy growth and development, regular breakfast and meals, healthy food choices, the harmful effects of junk food, and adequate hydration. Informative brochures were distributed among students to reinforce key nutrition messages and promote healthier dietary practices.
