PMA, Tetra Pak Pakistan launch ‘Drink More Milk’ campaign

Lahore: Joining hands to address the critical issue of malnutrition, Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) and Tetra Pak Pakistan launch the ‘DrinkMoreMilk’ campaign under the Grow Healthy Pakistan initiative to create awareness of benefits linked with drinking milk. People of every age, including women, children and elderly, suffer from diseases like arthritis, osteoporosis and stunted growth due to nutrition deficiencies that can be alleviated with regular milk intake.
In his message to the people, PMA President Dr Ashraf Nizami said that milk is a unique natural package of essential nutrients required for the proper functioning of the body.
“It contains not only calcium and vitamin D but also significant amount of other essential nutrients such as protein, iodine, vitamin A and phosphorus among others.” It is important for every individual to make a habit of regular milk consumption to maintain a healthy lifestyle, he added. **