Vietnam Community Nutrition Day: Building healthy habits

After the success of the first Vietnam Community Nutrition Day in 2023 held at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square (Hanoi), and in response to World Health Day (April 7), this year Herbalife continues to cooperate Health and Life Newspaper (mouthpiece of the Ministry of Health) organizes Vietnam Community Nutrition Day 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The program attracted more than 1,000 people to participate in campaigning and receive direct nutritional advice from leading health and nutrition experts from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. In addition, a competition was held with excited competition of participants in the nutritional knowledge and sports and movement performances with subjects such as aerobic dance, rhythmic gymnastics, and zumba. , gymnastics…

The importance of nutrition and exercise

According to a report by the National Institute of Nutrition (Ministry of Health), Vietnam is facing three nutritional burdens (malnutrition coexists with micronutrient deficiency and overweight and obesity). According to statistics, the rate of malnutrition and stunting in children is still high (18.9% in 2022); The rate of malnutrition among patients in hospitals in some specialties is more than 50% such as cancer, gastroenterology, surgery….

In addition, the rate of overweight and obesity and chronic non-communicable diseases related to overweight and obesity are increasing rapidly. The obesity rate in Vietnam has more than doubled in the past 10 years, from 8.5% in 2010 to 19.0% in 2020. In particular, in large cities, the rate of overweight and obesity in children is school is very high, in Ho Chi Minh City more than 50% and in Hanoi more than 41%, according to 2020 statistics. 70% of obesity in children persists until adulthood.

According to nutrition experts, a suitable diet coupled with a suitable exercise regimen is extremely important and must always go hand in hand to be effective. With a healthy and nutritious diet, the body will increase its ability to prevent chronic non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes or cancer.

This event brings to light the importance of nutrition and exercise for physical and mental health, helping more people learn more about scientific nutrition. The program also emphasizes the role of a group of people with similar goals in supporting and motivating each individual to build healthy habits.

Healthy nutrition, regular exercise to stay healthy

TTTT – Prof. Dr. Tran Van Thuan – Deputy Minister of Health, Head of the Program Steering Committee – attended and directly participated in the impressive warm-up dance with program participants, organizers and co-units. practice to encourage, encourage and inspire the spirit of exercise to people.

Speaking at the 2nd Vietnam Community Nutrition Day, Lieutenant General Professor Dr. Tran Van Thuan affirmed: “Practicing scientific nutrition and reasonable exercise to improve your health, contributes to creating not only a healthy community but also plays a huge role in disease prevention as well as improving the nation’s stature and helping to reduce pressure on the health system.”

Vietnam Community Nutrition Day is a meaningful festival about health care, contributing to nutritional change for individuals, families and the whole community. The program aims to encourage and motivate each person to adopt a healthier lifestyle; Calling on people to be more enthusiastic, determined and persistent in practicing scientific nutrition and reasonable exercise. People can jog, walk, practice yoga or any suitable exercise, as long as they exercise every day.

Spread scientific nutrition and exercise practices

One of the main activities of this year’s program is the nutritional knowledge test and exercise competition at the main stage with the participation of 25 teams from Ho Chi Minh City and southern provinces. The contest took place extremely excitedly with high-quality, creative performances, receiving enthusiastic cheers from viewers.

The teams and competitions contributed to spreading positive messages about the importance of balanced nutrition and exercise for health. In addition, the trend of practicing with teams is becoming increasingly popular because it brings useful and interesting experiences, while also helping each individual be more responsible and disciplined with their own commitments. .

Present at Tao Dan Park, Ms. Minh Luong (Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City) said she knew about the event through reading the newspaper and was looking forward to participating in the event. “I really like sports, every day I run and practice yoga. Exercise makes me feel very good for my health, helping me have a healthier and more beautiful life. I saw the event organized by the Health & Wellness Newspaper. Organizational life is very meaningful,” Ms. Luong shared.