Presenting our children @ Carpe Diem MI Schoolhouse.This year we had our soft launch focusing on the theme ”Stay Healthy, Stay Fit “ on 17 April 2023 .
It’s a trend that is becoming too obvious around the world. Global obesity has more than doubled since 1980 and has health professionals terming it a “rising epidemic”. Last year, the World Health Organisation reported that 39% of adults were overweight, and 13% were obese. Regionally, the Americas topped the overweight list at 61.3%, followed by the Europeans at 58.6%; weighing in at 26.8% and 23% respectively for obesity.
Here in Singapore, we fare a little better. However, before we start patting ourselves on the back, we should be aware of our rising obesity rate.
Based on the 2019/2020 National Population Health Survey, the crude prevalence of obesity (10.5%) among residents aged 18 to 74 years in 2019-2020 had returned to the previous level seen in 2010 (10.5%) after a slight decrease in 2013 (8.6%) and 2017 (8.6%). Obesity was more common among males (11.9%) compared with females (9.3%) in 2019-2020. In terms of age groups, obesity among adults aged 30 to 59 years was around 12%, almost double that of those aged 18 to 29 years old (6.6%).
Thus this year we want to inculcate to the children on how to prevent the younger generation from obesity. We are preparing our children to stay healthy, by eating healthily and exercising regularly. We plan to inculcate the same values to other preschools within the same vicinity. Stay tune for more of our SSDB activities throughout the whole year.
We also interviewed some of our parents regarding their views about Stay Healthy, Stay Fit. And how they can encourage their children to achieve Healthy Living.
