"Ministry of Health" It launches a guide to anti -obesity and weight management in adults
Dubai, June 26 / WAM / The Ministry of Health and the Protection of the Society launched the national guide to anti -obesity and weight management among adults, which constitutes an integrated strategic project aimed at promoting public health and preventing chronic diseases, and is based on a future vision to build a healthy society, as combating obesity is part of the ministry’s plans and basic initiatives due to its direct impact on the health of community members and its association with many chronic diseases.
The guide constitutes a comprehensive scientific reference, based on the latest research and international studies, as it was prepared by a multidisciplinary national team that includes a group of experts from various health authorities in the country in the fields of public health, nutrition, endocrine and surgery diseases according to best international practices and with a specialized international expert, to support the speed of transformation towards a healthy and balanced community through thoughtful and effective solutions to combat obesity, by providing health professionals With practical instructions and innovative solutions based on proofs that enable them to direct community members to manage their weight in scientific and safe ways.
The evidence focuses on enhancing a comprehensive community health culture and directing society towards adopting healthy lifestyles through improving eating habits, and increasing physical activity as essential pillars to prevent obesity and its complications.
The guide is based on four integrated main axes that constitute a comprehensive system to deal with obesity challenges in an innovative scientific way, foremost of which is the axis of proper nutrition, which provides a detailed food road map based on the latest global studies, pursuing local food habits, and provides practical solutions for calories control, and the second axis related to focusing on physical activity, with recommendations with types of sports activities that enhance physical fitness It maintains a healthy weight.
His Excellency Dr. Hussein Al -Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for the Public Health Sector, stressed that the launch of this guide comes within the framework of a qualitative strategy towards improving the quality of life and public health in the state, through the joint efforts between individuals and the policymakers, legislation, governmental and private institutions, the media, and food manufacturers.
He added that combating obesity requires an integrated approach that includes societal awareness, medical support, and the provision of appropriate interventions, pointing out that obesity is a general health issue that affects the entire society, so the Ministry is health strategies and launches awareness initiatives and organizes training workshops to develop the skills of health care providers in accordance with the latest information needed and globally reliable.
He said that the Ministry of Health and Community Protection is making vital efforts with partners in the health sector to achieve the vision of society towards the sustainable growth of individuals and families, and to consolidate a supportive healthy environment by encouraging individuals to adopt a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, and organize training workshops for medical cadres to ensure the optimal application, along with comprehensive awareness campaigns to reduce obesity rates by providing comprehensive solutions characterized by effectiveness and innovation, It is compatible with the aspirations of the national quality of life strategy 2031, and the vision of “We UAE 2031”, noting that the National Survey of Health and Nutrition will include measuring the obesity rate among adults, and its results will be a major directive of the future plans and programs in the future.
For her part, Dr. Buthaina Bin Belaila, Head of the Department of noncommunicable diseases and mental health in the ministry said that obesity is a chronic disease that contributes to many noncommunicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and some types of cancer, pointing out that dealing with obesity requires the adoption of a comprehensive lifestyle, which includes sustainable behavioral and nutritional adjustments.
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