Punjab Food Authority Vehari Conducted Nutrition Awareness Seminar on Malnutrition, Stunting, Wasting, and Balanced Diet at Sir Syed Public School
Upon the directions of the Director General, Punjab Food Authority, and Deputy Director Operations, PFA Vehari, Nutrition Section, Punjab Food Authority, conducted a nutrition awareness seminar at Sir Syed Public School, Vehari on 22-10-2026. The seminar was attended by 40 participants and aimed to raise awareness about malnutrition, stunting, wasting, and the importance of a balanced diet. The activity also focused on promoting healthy eating habits and highlighting the role of proper nutrition in the growth, development, and overall health of children and adults.
Participants were briefed on essential dietary requirements, common nutritional deficiencies, and the establishment and functions of the Punjab Food Authority. The session also covered food safety practices from farm to fork, major food-related challenges, hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity. Special emphasis was placed on the consequences of overnutrition and undernutrition, including stunting and wasting, and the role of a healthy, balanced diet in disease prevention and control among both children and adults. An interactive question-and-answer session was held at the end of the seminar to address participants’ queries and reinforce key nutrition messages.
