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Health Ministry: 33% of Jordan teens obese
The article discusses the results of the Global School Health Survey in Jordan for the age group of 13 to 17 years. It showed that approximately 33% of students suffer from overweight or obesity, with the prevalence of overweight reaching 20.8% and obesity 12.1%. Additionally, only 12% of students engage in physical activity for more than an hour daily, and 31.5% did not participate in physical education classes. In response to these findings, the Ministry of Health has implemented measures to improve the healthy environment in schools. These include prohibiting the sale of unhealthy foods and drinks such as chips, soft drinks, and energy beverages, as well as promoting physical activity through the activation of physical education classes, movement exercises, and increasing awareness among students about the benefits of physical activity. The goal is to reduce obesity and improve students’ overall health.
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