Punjab Food Authority Vehari Conducted Nutrition Awareness Seminar on Adolescent Girls’ Nutrition, Dietary Needs, and Healthy Eating

Punjab Food Authority Vehari Conducted Nutrition Awareness Seminar on Adolescent Girls’ Nutrition, Dietary Needs, and Healthy Eating

Upon the directions of the Director General, Punjab Food Authority and Deputy Director PFA Vehari, Nutrition Section conducted a Nutrition Awareness Seminar at New Vision College of Health Sciences, Vehari, as part of Adolescent Girls Awareness Month on 20-08-2026. A total of 35 participants, including girls and boys, attended the session.The seminar focused on the major dietary needs of adolescents, common nutritional deficiencies among girls, and the importance of adopting healthy eating habits. Participants were also introduced to the establishment and functions of the Punjab Food Authority and key food safety principles from farm to fork.

The session further addressed major food and nutrition challenges, including hunger, malnutrition, food insecurity, stunting, wasting, and the consequences of overnutrition and undernutrition. Participants were educated about the importance of a healthy and balanced diet in disease prevention and control among both adults and children. An interactive question-and-answer session was conducted at the end of the seminar to enhance understanding and encourage healthier dietary and lifestyle practices.