The [Traista cu sănătate] Healthy Traditions for Healthy Children Program; Coordinator Prof. Univ. Dr. Veronica Mocanu, mobile 0745603137 www.traistacusanatate.ro.
The prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents aged 5-19 has risen dramatically from just 4% in 1975 to just over 18% in 2016.
– World health Organization (WHO)
1. Prevalence of obesity among adolescents
According to Eurostat, in Romania, the prevalence of obesity among teenagers is 9% in boys and 4% in girls, obesity becoming the most common disease among young people. 75% of obese teenagers will be obese adults. We invite teenagers, high school students, to sign up for a free class to learn how to control their weight through healthy eating.
2. The free course for teenagers
The Healthy Traditions Foundation, which implements the the [Traista cu sănătate] Healthy Traditions for Healthy Children Program, coordinated by prof. Dr. Veronica Mocanu, announces registrations for the free course for teenagers.
3. Course description
Details about the course: TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR WEIGHT. GUIDE FOR TEENAGERS Course coordinator: Prof. Univ. Dr. Veronica Mocanu, primary endocrinologist Guests: specialists in nutrition-dietetics, psychology, physical education and sports, pedagogy. Period: November/February Duration: 3 weeks (1 lesson of 40 min/week) Age: 13-19 years Conduct: 100% online, 20 min information, 20 min discussion Description: The course explores innovative methods to teach teenagers how to manage their weight and health: Lesson 1. What are my habits for weight maintenance? Lesson 2. How can I control my weight in a healthy way? Lesson 3. What is my motivation to continue to maintain a healthy weight? Learners will receive the meeting link by email. The schedule for November 2023: November 21, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m., online November 28, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m., online December 5, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m., online Adolescent participation in the course will include parental consent and signed informed consent. This project is coordinated by the Healthy Traditions Foundation, in partnership with the Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Iași, the Iași County School Inspectorate and Nestlé for Healthier Kids. Read more here: https://traditii-sanatoase.ro/programul-pentru-adolescenti/
