On the directions of Punjab Food Authority Director General Irfan Memon, the authority has organized one-day awareness & nutrition assessment camp for transgender people on the role of diet in maintaining good health at Punjab Food Authority Nutrition Clinic on Saturday.
The team of expert nutritionists have guided them to meet the iron, calcium and protein deficiencies which usually occurred in the human body due to routine work. An optometrist also tested the eye sights of the participants’ on-spot and prescribed required medication for improving eye health. A team of psychologist also guided them in the camp for a better living style with calm and anxiety free life.
Meanwhile, the nutritionists conducted medical tests of eunuchs regarding weight, height blood pressure, body fat analysation and BMI. The team also distributed booklets and charts concerning diet plan/ information among participants.
DG PFA Irfan Memon visited the camp and distributed packages of safe & healthy food among the visiting eunuch community members. PFA Director General Irfan Memon said that the creation of a healthy society is possible through awareness about the importance of healthy nutrition among people. He further said that we can control the diseases by spreading awareness concerning the use of the best diet.
Fountain House’s Transgender Program Coordinator, Muhammad Ashraf, said that the role of Punjab Food Authority to control the growing diseases due to the growing population with the food is admirable. He also appreciated PFA for sensitizing people about the selection of healthy and nutritious food through awareness camps