Friday March 12, 15:18
Italy launches plan to fight against childhood obesity
Italy against childhood obesity
Some 50,000 students from 2,600 primary schools in Italy will benefit from a pilot scheme to fight against obesity to improve nutrition and promote their sport, said Friday the Italian Ministry of Health.
The operation, should be implemented at the end of March. Multimedia kits including interactive quizzes and games on the general aspects of nutrition and physical activity will be made available to schools.
Each student will also receive a booklet to take home to remember the rules and learn to share with parents the games in class.
Obesity and overweight affect one in three children in the age group 6-11 years in Italy, according to the Ministry of Health.
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