Punjab Food Authority Sahiwal Conducted Nutrition Awareness Seminar on Adolescent Girls’ Nutrition, Dietary Needs, and Healthy Eating
Upon the directions of the Director General, Punjab Food Authority, Additional Director Operations and Deputy Director Operations PFA Sahiwal, Nutrition Section conducted a Nutrition Awareness Seminar at Shelter Home, Sahiwal, as part of Adolescent Girls Awareness Month on 28-08-2026. A total of 25 participants attended the session. The seminar focused on major dietary needs during adolescence, common nutritional deficiencies among girls, and the importance of adopting healthy eating habits. Participants were also introduced to the establishment and functions of the Punjab Food Authority and key food safety principles from farm to fork.
The session further addressed major food and nutrition challenges, including hunger, malnutrition, food insecurity, stunting, wasting, and the consequences of overnutrition and undernutrition. Participants were educated about the importance of a healthy and balanced diet in disease prevention and control among both adults and children. An interactive question-and-answer session was conducted at the end of the seminar to enhance participants’ understanding and encourage healthier dietary and lifestyle practices.
