Punjab Food Authority Rahim Yar Khan Conducted Adolescent Girls Nutrition Awareness Session
Upon the directions of the Director General, Punjab Food Authority, and Deputy Director Operations PFA Rahim Yar Khan, Nutrition Section conducted a Nutrition Awareness Seminar at IBA to create awareness about the importance of proper nutrition and healthy dietary practices among adolescent girls on 08-09-2026. A total of 150 participants attended the session. The activity focused on promoting healthy eating habits and improving awareness about nutrition-related concerns during adolescence.
During the activity, participants were sensitized about major dietary needs, common nutritional deficiencies during adolescence, healthy eating habits, hunger and malnutrition, food insecurity, and the consequences of over- and under-nutrition, including stunting and wasting. Participants were also briefed about the establishment and functions of Punjab Food Authority and the importance of a healthy diet in disease prevention among adults and children. An interactive Q&A session was conducted at the end of the seminar to address participants’ queries and reinforce key nutrition messages.
