Punjab Food Authority Dera Ghazi Khan Conducted Nutrition Awareness Seminar on Adolescent Girls’ Nutrition, Healthy Diet, and Overall Well-being
Upon the directions of the Director General, Punjab Food Authority and Deputy Director Operations, Punjab Food Authority, Dera Ghazi Khan, Nutrition Section conducted a Nutrition Awareness Seminar at The Rise Institute, Dera Ghazi Khan, as part of Adolescent Girls Awareness Month on 20-08-2026. The seminar aimed to promote awareness regarding nutrition, healthy dietary practices, and overall health and well-being among adolescent girls. Approximately 200 participants attended the session. Participants were introduced to the Punjab Food Authority and its role in nutrition awareness and were educated about the importance of nutrition during adolescence, macro- and micronutrients, and the components of a balanced and healthy diet.
The session further highlighted iron-deficiency anemia and its prevention, the importance of folate, calcium, and vitamin D, and the role of proper nutrition in healthy growth and development during adolescence. Participants were encouraged to consume breakfast and regular healthy meals, maintain adequate hydration, and adopt healthy dietary habits. Awareness was also provided regarding the harmful effects of junk, processed, and fast foods and the prevention of overweight and obesity through healthy lifestyle choices. Practical guidance was shared on affordable and nutritious food choices, while participants were encouraged to promote healthy nutrition practices within their families and communities.
