Punjab Food Authority conducted Nutrition Awareness Seminar on Empowering Adolescent Girls Through Nutrition at Government Girls High Gadai School, Dera Ghazi Khan.
Upon the directions of the competent authority, Nutrition Section, Punjab Food Authority, Dera Ghazi Khan, organized a nutrition awareness seminar and camp on 21-10-2026 at Government Girls High Gadai School, Dera Ghazi Khan, to promote nutritional awareness and healthy dietary well-being among adolescent girls. Approximately 700 participants attended the activity, while around 150 girls were catered to through the camp. The initiative aimed to highlight the importance of proper nutrition during adolescence and encourage healthy dietary practices to support growth, development, and overall well-being.
Participants were sensitized about the importance of a balanced and nutritious diet, iron-deficiency anaemia and its prevention, the benefits of eating breakfast, and the importance of regular, healthy meals. Guidance was also provided on developing healthy eating habits, making informed dietary choices, and understanding the importance of food safety in daily life. Nutrition awareness brochures were distributed among participants to reinforce key messages and encourage the adoption of healthy eating habits and safe food practices.
