Punjab Food Authority Training School Chiniot and Directorate of Hajj Conducted a Training Session on Nutrition Guidelines for Hajj Pilgrims
Trainer:
- Muhammad Hassan—Technical Training Officer
Participants: 300
Upon the directions of Director General of the Punjab Food Authority and the Deputy Director Operations Chiniot, in collaboration with the Directorate of Hajj, Punjab Food Authority Chiniot conducted a training session on 04-02-2026 at Govt. Islamia Degree College Chiniot for nutrition guidelines, preventative measures, and other health-related issues that Hajj pilgrims may face.
The purpose of this training was to guide pilgrims on health issues during Hajj and how to maintain their physical well-being. The following key points were discussed in the presentation:
- Introduction to the PFA nutrition clinic
- Mandatory nutrition guidelines & preventative measures for Hajj pilgrims
- How to achieve a sustainable healthy diet and lifestyle during Hajj
- How to prevent dehydration
- How to prevent heat stroke
- Importance of a fiber-rich diet
- Preference for vegetables
- Avoidance of fried and oily foods
- Maintaining personal hygiene
- Food- and water-borne diseases
- Nutrition guidelines for different conditions such as hypertension, constipation, diabetes, IBS, etc.
- Avoidance of carbonated beverages and energy drinks
- Proper use of medicine along with a balanced diet plan
- Importance of not skipping major meals
A Q&A session was held at the end of the training.
FEEDBACK
The administration of the Directorate of Hajj and the Hajj pilgrims appreciated the initiative taken by the Punjab Food Authority
