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Jordanian students face obesity disparities
The results of the Global Health Survey conducted collaboratively by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education in Jordan indicate that about one-third of school students aged 13 to 17 are affected by overweight or obesity. The proportion of affected students is 30% in public schools and 42.5% in private schools. The Director of School Health reported that the percentage of students engaging in more than 60 minutes of physical activity daily is very low (12%), which contributes to the rising rates of obesity. He also explained that the measures include health requirements for school canteens, prohibiting the sale of soft drinks and unhealthy foods, and emphasizing adherence to hygienic standards for kitchens and meals. The program aims to improve students' health status by promoting physical activity, implementing health policies in canteens, and fostering a school environment supportive of health. Addressing these indicators comprehensively is essential to tackling obesity and enhancing students' physical well-being.
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