Sargodha University Department Signs Agreement for Better Nutrition at Children’s Homes
Sargodha University (UoS) and the Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Department, Sargodha, have entered into a three-year agreement to enhance food and nutrition services, promote healthy diet practices, and ensure food safety at the Children Home (Female) and Children Home (Male) in the district.
The agreement was sealed by Divisional Director Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Department, Shakira Noreen, and Director Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Prof. Dr. Mian Anjum Murtaza.
Key aspects of the collaboration:
- Nutritional Assessments: The Institute of Food Science and Nutrition will conduct regular nutritional assessments of children at both homes, identifying malnutrition and dietary deficiencies.
- Diet Planning: They will develop balanced, age-appropriate, and cost-effective diet plans and menus.
- Food Safety Guidance: The collaboration includes professional guidance on food safety, hygiene, storage, and kitchen practices.
- Training and Awareness: Nutrition awareness sessions and training programs will be organized for children, kitchen staff, and care providers.
- Student Involvement: Supervised internships, research projects, and community service activities will involve students and faculty from the Institute at the children's homes.
The agreement is valid for three years from the date of signing and can be extended or renewed with mutual written consent.
Other notable attendees included:
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashraf (Dean Faculty of Agriculture), Dr. Ahmad Raza Bilal (Director ORIC), Prof. Dr. Ijaz Asghar Bhatti (Director External Linkages), Prof. Dr. Tusneem Kausar, Dr. Shahid Mahmood, and Dr. Ghulam Mueen ud Din.