Punjab Food Authority, Toba Tek Singh Organizes Healthy Kids Awareness Seminar and Nutritiona screening Camp at Beaconhouse
Upon the directions of the Director General, Punjab Food Authority, and Deputy Director Operations District Toba Tek Singh, Nutrition Section conducted an Awareness Seminar and Nutritiona screening Camp at Beaconhouse, Toba Tek Singh, under the Healthy Kids Campaign on 07-10-2026. The activity aimed to promote healthy eating habits among school children and encourage them to choose nutritious foods, stay active, and adopt healthy lifestyle practices from an early age. A total of 40 participants attended the seminar, while 40 children received nutritional assessment services.
During the activity, participants were sensitized about the introduction 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. Children were guided on how to read and understand food labels, follow a sustainable healthy diet, maintain a balanced diet, and understand daily food servings through the food guide pyramid. Healthy eating habits and nutritious lunchbox ideas were also discussed. 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.
