Punjab Food Authority Toba Tek Singh Conducted A Healthy Kids Awareness Seminar and Assessment Camp on Healthy Eating Habits
Upon the directions of the Director General, Punjab Food Authority, and Deputy Director Operations District Toba Tek Singh, the Training School and Nutrition Section conducted an Awareness Seminar and Assessment Camp at Convent of Jesus and Mary School, Toba Tek Singh, under the Healthy Kids Campaign on 22-09-2026. The activity aimed to build healthy eating habits among school children and encourage them to choose nutritious foods, stay active, and adopt healthy lifestyle practices. A total of 50 participants attended the seminar, while 50 children received nutritional assessment services.
During the activity, participants were sensitized about the role and functions of Punjab Food Authority, the Eat Safe Kids Campaign, food safety, and food categorization under the Punjab Educational Institution Food Regulations. Awareness was also provided regarding the harmful effects of carbonated beverages, differences between butter and margarine, milk and tea whitener, and ice cream and frozen desserts. Participants were guided on how to read and understand food labels, adopt a sustainable healthy diet, follow a balanced diet and daily food servings, and make healthier lunch-box choices. 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.
