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symposium on Nutritional Biochemistry

Oct 17: University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan has said that nutritional biochemistry is playing a pivotal role in controlling malnutrition which is hitting a large population especially women and children. He expressed these views during his address as chief guest at the opening session of the one-day symposium on nutritional biochemistry jointly organized by the Department of Biochemistry and the Faculty of Food Nutrition and Home Sciences of the university. He said that development of the Agriculture sector was essential to control malnutrition by providing better food for the growing population. He said that scientific-based progress is the most important need of the hour to provide balanced and healthy foods to an ever increasing population. Executive Member of Pakistan Science Academy Islamabad Prof. Dr. Anwar Ul Hassan Gilani said that in this era, nutritional balance can be maintained not only through plants but also more ingredients in normal diet and adopt healthy lifestyle and dietary habits. The use of nutritional biochemistry is essential . Former Vice Chancellor Arid Agricultural University Rawalpindi Dr. Khalid Mehmood Khan praised the efforts and achievements of biochemistry worldwide and called it the best solution to overcome malnutrition. He said that millions of people across the country are suffering from nutritional deficiency due to lack of availability of balanced food. Dean Faculty of Sciences Dr Asghar Bajwa said that in the modern era, health problems are worsening due to bad lifestyles. He said we have to eat food keeping nutrition in view for a healthy life. Dr Habib Gaba also called for creating awareness among the masses. Chairman Department of Biochemistry Dr. Amir Jamil said that this symposium would be able to formulate important recommendations to prevent the increase in malnutrition . Dr. Kamran Sharif said that the Faculty of Food Nutrition and Home Sciences is paying full attention to making coordinated efforts with various departments to control malnutrition, which will produce positive results.