Albudur: Enhancing School Health and Nutrition
Health Minister Dr. Ibrahim Al-Badour revealed the results of the global school health survey in Jordan for the age group of 13 to 17 years. The survey showed that 32.9% of students suffer from overweight or obesity, with the rate of overweight individuals rising to 20.8% and those with obesity reaching 12.1%. The findings also indicated a decline in physical activity among students, as only 12% engage in more than 60 minutes of exercise daily, and 31.5% participate in physical education classes. The prevalence of overweight was higher in private schools (42.5%) compared to public schools (30.3%). In response to these results, the Ministry of Health has taken measures to promote a healthy dietary and environmental setting in schools, including regulating the health standards of canteens and specifying which foods and beverages can be sold. Monitoring is being intensified through field committees to ensure compliance. Additionally, the ministry mandated schools to increase physical activity through physical education classes and to activate activity breaks during the school day, with the goal of reducing obesity risk factors and preventing non-communicable diseases.
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