Punjab Food Authority Vehari Conducted Nutrition Awareness Seminars on Healthy Eating Habits in School-Going Children
Upon the directions of the Director General, Punjab Food Authority, and Deputy Director Operations Vehari, Nutrition Section organized Nutrition Awareness Seminars at Spirit School Vehari and Aims Public School Vehari under the Healthy Kids Campaign on 14-09-2026. The seminars aimed to educate school-going children about healthy eating habits and promote overall health and well-being. Approximately 70 participants attended the seminars, with around 35 participants at each school.
During the activity, participants were sensitized about the importance of a balanced diet, food groups, macro- and micronutrients, and their sources and benefits. Awareness was also provided regarding the importance of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, healthy breakfast, and nutritious lunch-box choices. The differences between junk food and homemade food were discussed, along with practical lunch-box ideas and recipes. Interactive Q&A sessions were conducted at the end of the seminars to address participants’ queries and reinforce key nutrition messages.
