The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention recently organized a community event as part of the “Food for Life” campaign, under the theme “Together for a Healthy Ramadan,” in efforts to raise public awareness and provide them with skills that contribute to strengthening health sustainability.
Held at Arabian Center in Dubai, the event aimed to highlight the importance of healthy food derived from sustainable sources, as well as its impact on the environment, society and future generations.
It focused on promoting awareness of healthy lifestyles and local sustainable food sources in the country, and also integrating all segments of society into various activities and events, with the participation of Madar Farms, which provided local products to educate the community about the types of local crops.
In his address during the event, Dr. Hussain Abdul Rahman Al-Rand, assistant undersecretary for the public health sector, said: “The ‘Food for Life’ campaign, which was held in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN and the Emirates Nature-WWF, seeks to build a better healthier future, through the application of healthy patterns and sustainable diets.”
He added: “By educating and engaging people about the influence that their food choices have on their health and the overall health of the planet, the campaign offers interactive, compelling, and informative content to build a better, healthier future.”
Nouf Khamis Al-Ali, director of the Health Promotion Department at the Ministry of Health and Prevention, said: “The event, which took place in cooperation with the Arabian Center, focused on preserving biological and environmental diversity through healthy eating and sustainable sources. It also aims to educate and entertain people by introducing them to the best food sources and encouraging them to be more conscious of what they eat. The goal is to modify people’s lifestyles and dietary habits, as well as the impacts that individuals can have on their health and the environment.”
She noted that the event especially targeted children and young individuals, and was designed to educate them about different food groups and healthy habits through games and competitions in a fun environment.
The project, which was developed in collaboration with Emirati coach Adnan Al-Hashimi, focused on the necessity of physical activity and the adoption of a sustainable lifestyle.
