Obesity is found in 10 percent of primary-school children in Ho Chi Minh City, putting them at risk of serious health problems as they age, according to Do Thi Ngoc Diep, Deputy Director of the Municipal Nutrition Centre on March 26.
The nutritional expert also pointed out that 17 percent of primary school children are struggling against excess weight problems that increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes and other chronic illnesses.
She blamed the alarming situation on children’s frequent intake of fast food, soft drinks, and sweets but less practice of physical activities.
To tackle the problem of children being obese and overweight, HCM City will prioritize the undertaking of intervention measures, especially at primary schools.
More physically-challenging games will be designed and taught to school boys and girls.
The Municipal Nutrition Centre will also instruct food suppliers to avoid the overuse of sugar and fat in meals for school children.
She blamed the alarming situation on children’s frequent intake of fast food, soft drinks, and sweets but less practice of physical activities.
To tackle the problem of children being obese and overweight, HCM City will prioritize the undertaking of intervention measures, especially at primary schools.
More physically-challenging games will be designed and taught to school boys and girls.
The Municipal Nutrition Centre will also instruct food suppliers to avoid the overuse of sugar and fat in meals for school children.
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