Punjab Food Authority conducted World Food Day 2026 and Awareness Seminar on Dietary Needs and Nutritional Deficiencies During Adolescence at COMSATS University, Sahiwal.

Punjab Food Authority conducted World Food Day 2026 and Awareness Seminar on Dietary Needs and Nutritional Deficiencies During Adolescence at COMSATS University, Sahiwal.

Upon the directions of the Director General, Punjab Food Authority, Additional Director Operations, and Deputy Director Operations, PFA Sahiwal, Nutrition Section conducted a World Food Day 2026 and nutrition awareness seminar at COMSATS University, Sahiwal, on 20 October 2026. The event was attended by more than 150 participants and aimed to raise awareness about food wastage, food safety, Zero Hunger, dietary needs during adolescence, and the prevention of nutritional deficiencies. The seminar also highlighted the importance of healthy eating habits and the role of the Punjab Food Authority in promoting food safety and public health.

Participants were briefed on the establishment and functions of the Punjab Food Authority, food safety practices from farm to fork, major dietary requirements, and common nutritional deficiencies. The session also addressed food-related challenges, hunger, malnutrition, food insecurity, and the consequences of overnutrition and undernutrition, including stunting and wasting. Emphasis was placed on adopting a healthy, balanced diet and its role in disease prevention and control among adults. An interactive question-and-answer session was held at the end of the seminar to address participants’ queries and reinforce key learning points.