As Barbados joins in observing World Obesity Day, the Heart and Stroke Foundation is placing focus on young Barbadians as it continues its work in changing minds, shifting norms and transforming health.
World Obesity Day, which will be commemorated tomorrow, was started in 2015 in response to the global obesity crisis, as a public health campaign to encourage people to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
This year’s theme is “Changing Perceptions: Let’s Talk About Obesity”.
While lauding the Government for introducing the School Nutrition Policy, Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Daniel wants parents, guardians and other stakeholders to work together.
She sees the theme as important, noting that no matter how many milestones have been achieved, change takes time.
Ms. Daniel was a guest on CBC TV8’s Mornin’ Barbados.
She says activities locally to mark the World Obesity Day got underway yesterday.
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