Obesity, poor nutrition and the associated development of lifestyle diseases continue to plague the majority of South Africans.
Reports suggest that unhealthy food choices, growing ‘fast-food culture’ and lack of education relating to healthy nutritional principles are factors which undoubtedly contribute to these staggering obesity rates.
In order to address these alarming statistics and to promote healthier eating and lifestyle habits, The Department of Health and its partners introduced the National Nutrition Week fifteen years ago.
The event has become a permanent fixture in the South African Health Calendar and serves as an important public health intervention.
This year’s National Nutrition Week runs from 9 to 15 October.
Do you feel you are making the right choices with your diet?
