The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) arranged a one-day awareness camp on 'The Role of Diet in Management of Diabetes' for public in Services Hospital on Thursday. Nutritionists briefed more than 500 people about dietary guidelines after their complete medical examination and nutrition counselling. PFA Director General Muhammad Usman, Medical Superintendent of Services Hospital Dr Syed Qumbar Zia and Endocrinology HOD Dr Khadija Irfan visited the camp. A large number of patients and nutrition teams of both organizations were also present.

On the occasion, Muhammad Usman directed officials to establish nutrition clinics in 36 districts of Punjab and increase the number of such camps in future. He said the purpose of the camp was to create awareness among citizens about healthy diet because a number of people are facing stunted growth, health maintenance and reproduction issues in Punjab due to not consuming balanced diet.

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