Punjab Food Authority conducted Nutrition Awareness Seminar on Healthy Meal Ideas and Balanced Diet for Adolescent Girls at PEN School (Girls Campus), Gujranwala.

Punjab Food Authority conducted Nutrition Awareness Seminar on Healthy Meal Ideas and Balanced Diet for Adolescent Girls at PEN School (Girls Campus), Gujranwala.

Upon the directions of the Director General, Punjab Food Authority, Additional Director Operations, GRW Division, and under the supervision of the Deputy Director, Nutrition Section, conducted a nutrition awareness seminar on 20-10-2026 at PEN School (Girls Campus), Gujranwala. The seminar was attended by 50 participants and aimed to promote awareness of healthy dietary practices, the importance of proper nutrition during adolescence, and overall health and well-being. Participants were also introduced to the role of the Punjab Food Authority in promoting nutrition awareness and public health.

The session highlighted the importance of a balanced diet, including essential macronutrients and micronutrients, and the role of iron, folate, calcium, and vitamin D in adolescent health. Participants were educated about iron-deficiency anaemia and its prevention, the benefits of eating breakfast and maintaining regular, healthy meals, and the harmful effects of excessive junk food consumption. Emphasis was also placed on adequate hydration, preventing overweight and obesity through healthy lifestyle choices, and selecting affordable, nutritious foods. An interactive question-and-answer session was held at the end to address participants’ queries and reinforce the key messages.