Jordan: One-third of students overweight
Jordanian Minister of Health Dr. Ibrahim Al-Bidour revealed that approximately 32.9% of school students aged 13 to 17 are affected by overweight or obesity, with 20.8% classified as overweight and 12.1% as obese. The study also showed that students' physical activity levels are low, with only 12% engaging in more than an hour of activity daily, and 31.5% not participating in physical education classes at all. Furthermore, the prevalence of overweight varies between school types, ranging from 30.3% in public schools to 42.5% in private schools. In response, the Ministry of Health has taken measures to improve the nutritional environment in schools, such as restricting the sale of unhealthy foods like chips, soft drinks, and processed juices, enhancing oversight of school canteens through field inspection committees, encouraging physical activity through physical education classes, and promoting sports activities and competitions to raise awareness and improve students' health.
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