New Initiative to Create Awareness on Healthy Eating and Proper Nutrition
in Schools Across the Community
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| Hala Barghout, Just Falafel Nutritionist & Health Promoter |
Just Falafel is launching nationwide awareness
campaign targeting schools across the UAE to fight the nation’s growing obesity
problem. More than one child in three is overweight or obese, and according to
a recent study by a BMC Public Health journal the UAE has become the fifth
‘fattest’ nation in the world. To address this concern, Just Falafel has
brought on a qualified nutritionist and is tackling the matter hands-on by
visiting schools to educate students on balanced eating.
‘Obesity is a global epidemic and it’s becoming an
increasingly important issue in the UAE,” said Mohamad Bitar, Just Falafel, Founder
& Managing Director “With Just
Falafel’s community outreach program, our goal is to empower the younger
generation with the knowledge to make healthy eating and lifestyle choices at
an early age. Recent upgrades to our menu, including organic and fresh juice
options encourage the general public to take note of health-conscious options
for those on the go.”
The community campaign will take place throughout the month
of November, targeting schools across the UAE. Driving this campaign will be
Hala Barghout, Just Falafel’s dedicated Nutritionist & Health
Promoter, whose aim is to promote long term healthy eating and living through simple
dietary and lifestyle changes.
Obesity and malnutrition are a rising
problem amongst children and teenagers of the UAE due to lack of health
awareness and education. This is why launching this campaign at schools is
key.” Children and adolescents should be educated about good eating habits at a
young age. Said Hala Barghout, Just Falafel Nutritionist & Health Promoter.
“Helping children achieve healthy
lives certainly is a compelling reason to foster their health and nutrition
awareness for the long term.”
Visit http://www.facebook.com/justfalafel for more information.
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