Punjab Food Authority Sahiwal Conducted Nutrition Awareness Seminar On Dietary Needs, Nutritional Deficiencies During Old Age, and Healthy Lifestyle Modification at The Educators School (Boys Branch)
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 The Educators School (Boys Branch), Sahiwal on 28-10-2026. The seminar was attended by more than 100 participants and aimed to raise awareness about dietary requirements, common nutritional deficiencies during old age, the importance of a balanced diet, and practical ways to adopt a healthier lifestyle. The activity also highlighted the role of proper nutrition in maintaining health and well-being across different stages of life.
Participants were briefed on essential dietary needs, common nutritional deficiencies, healthy eating habits, and the establishment and functions of the Punjab Food Authority. The session also covered food safety practices from farm to fork, major food-related challenges, hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity. Special emphasis was placed on the consequences of overnutrition and undernutrition, including stunting and wasting, and the role of a healthy, balanced diet in disease prevention and control among adults and children. Practical guidance was shared on improving daily lifestyle and dietary choices. An interactive question-and-answer session was held at the end of the seminar to address participants’ queries and reinforce key nutrition messages.
