Punjab Food Authority, Toba Tek Singh Organizes Healthy Kids Awareness Seminars and Nutritional Assessment Camps at Al-Ain Public School and Dar-e-Arqam Schools
Upon the directions of the Director General, Punjab Food Authority, and Deputy Director Operations District, Nutrition Section conducted Awareness Seminars and Nutritional Assessment Camps at Al Ain Public School, Dare Arqam Schools Junior Campus, and Dare Arqam Schools Girls Campus, Toba Tek Singh, under the Healthy Kids Campaign on 06-10-2026. The activities 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 100 participants attended the three activities, while 100 children received nutritional assessment services.
During the seminars, 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. Interactive Q&A sessions were conducted at the end of the seminars to address participants’ queries and reinforce key nutrition and food safety messages.
