The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) in collaboration with Kinnaird College arranged a seminar on “Stress Management and Diet” for the public awareness concerning the role of food during stress, held at academia premises here on Tuesday.
PFA Director General retired Captain Muhammad Usman was the chief guest. On the occasion, actor and director Sarmad Khoosat, psychology experts, nutritionists, teachers, students and people from different walks of life have participated. A group of students also presented a drama on stress management and diet which was highly appreciated by participants.
Muhammad Usman said that the excessive use of fast food, lack of exercise and smoking are big reasons behind depression. He said that PFA is taking difficult decisions (like ban on banaspati ghee, carbonated and energy drinks) for the protection of public health. He added that consciousness has awakened among people regarding choose the best food along with awareness. DG further said that the provision of safe food is the utmost priority of PFA while good foods promote good health and help to protect against chronic disease.
Principal Kinnaird College said that we are ready to collaborate with food authority in order to promote the awareness programs in future. At the end, a yoga session was held for participants to reduce their stress level.