UAF World Food Day: Awareness Walk and Seminar

FAISALABAD: An awareness walk and seminar were held at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad on the occasion of World Food Day, with the aim of raising public awareness about balanced diet, food security and food safety.

On the occasion, the need for joint efforts to end hunger, overcome malnutrition and improve the nutritional value of food was emphasised. The walk was organised by the Faculty of Food, Nutrition and Home Sciences.

VC’s Address

Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali said that along with food security, the supply of safe, quality and nutritious food must also be ensured. He said the basic message of World Food Day is that all segments of society must work together to end issues like hunger, malnutrition and unsafe food.

He said that an unbalanced diet affects the physical and mental growth of children, while access to a balanced diet and awareness play a fundamental role in building a healthy society. He added that public awareness about balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle is indispensable for ending malnutrition.

Food Safety Stressed

Dean Faculty of Food Sciences Prof Dr Imran Pasha said that substandard and contaminated food poses a serious threat to human health, and therefore the principles of hygiene must be followed at all stages of food preparation, storage and transportation. He stressed that the risks of food-borne diseases can be reduced through effective food safety measures.

Call for Sustainable Measures

Director General NIFSAT Dr Isa Khan said that effective and sustainable measures must be taken to remove malnutrition among children, women and the vulnerable segments of society.

Deputy Director Food Authority Mubashar, Dr Ahmad Din and other relevant experts also addressed the event.