Punjab Food Authority Sahiwal Conducted Nutrition Awareness Seminar on Malnutrition, Stunting, Wasting and Balanced Diet
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 Step School to create awareness about malnutrition, stunting, wasting, balanced diet, and healthy lifestyle practices on 22-09-2026. A total of 40 participants attended the seminar. The activity focused on promoting healthy eating habits and improving awareness about nutrition-related concerns among children and adults.
During the activity, participants were sensitized about major dietary needs, common nutritional deficiencies, 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 key food safety practices from farm to fork. The importance of a healthy diet in disease prevention and control among adults and children was also highlighted. An interactive Q&A session was conducted at the end of the seminar to address participants’ queries and reinforce key nutrition and food safety messages.
