Punjab Food Authority Bahawalpur Conducts Awareness Session on Empowering Adolescent Girls Through Nutrition & Health Education at FG Public High School for Girls Cantt
Upon the directions of the Director General, Punjab Food Authority and Deputy Director Operations Bahawalpur, as part of Adolescent Girls Awareness Month, a Nutrition Awareness Seminar and screening Camp was conducted at FG Public High School for Girls Cantt, Bahawalpur, to promote awareness regarding nutrition, healthy dietary practices, and overall health and well-being among adolescent girls on 02-10-2026. Approximately 100+ participants attended the activity. Participants were sensitized about the role of Punjab Food Authority in nutrition awareness, the importance of nutrition during adolescence, macro and micronutrients, components of a balanced and healthy diet, Iron-Deficiency Anemia and its prevention, and the importance of folate, calcium and Vitamin D for healthy growth and development.
During the seminar, awareness was provided regarding the importance of breakfast and regular healthy meals, healthy eating habits and dietary choices, and the harmful effects of junk food. Practical guidance was provided to encourage healthier dietary practices and support healthy growth and development during adolescence. Nutrition awareness brochures were distributed among the students to reinforce key messages. The Principal and Vice Principal appreciated the efforts of Punjab Food Authority in promoting nutrition awareness and healthy lifestyle practices among adolescent girls.
