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03 | An Environment Conducive to Health
3. Continuously promoting the "My Plate" balanced 2. Co-organized the 2023 "Sport and Health for
diet initiative by developing various media materials, Sustainable Taiwan" International Symposium
and collaborating with farmers' associations, the on Sports and Health Policies with the Ministry
food and beverage industries, and workplaces to of Education. Invited domestic and international
develop and promote balanced dietary patterns. experts and scholars to share insights on
This initiative was jointly advocated by health international physical activities and health policies,
bureaus and community nutrition promotion as well as promoting lifelong physical activities and
centers. health. Approximately 200 people participated in the
4. Promoting age-friendly dining environments involves event.
various aspects such as dining environment, service Section 4 Self-protection against Ambient
procedures, meals, packaging, etc. A validation
process was conducted in 60 venues to provide Air Pollution Advocacy
suitable meals and environments for the elderly, Due to the presence of wind fields in winter, air
establishing a guidance model for age-friendly pollutants are more likely to accumulate. Base on the
dining environments in our country. air quality forecasts by the Ministry of Environment, the
5. In the years 2017 to 2020, the prevalence of MOHW publishes, press releases, Facebook and LINE
social media posts when deemed necessary to remind
overweight and obesity in adults was 50.3%, while the general public to protect themselves against air
for primary and junior high school students in the pollutants at certain times. In addition, through various
2022 academic year, the rates were 26.4% and broadcasting media, the MOHW reminds vulnerable
30.2%, respectively. Drawing reference from the groups to avoid outdoor activities when the ambient air
WHO's strategy to end childhood obesity, the quality is poor.
Ministry has developed service procedures tailored A dedicated section titled "Self-Protection
to different life stages and fields, incorporating early Against Air Pollution" was also established on the
interventions in collaboration with primary medical official website of the Health Promotion Administration,
institutions and relevant entities. Additionally, serving as a reminder for the public to keep a lookout
following the WHO's guidelines on physical activity for air pollution.
and sedentary behavior, individuals are encouraged
to engage in 150 minutes of moderate physical Section 5 Healthy Environments
activity per week to cultivate a dynamic lifestyle. In accordance with the WHO's 1997 Jakarta
6. The MOHW will continue to monitor the nutrition Declaration, 2018 Shanghai Declaration on Health
status for the general public, establish relevant Promotion, MOHW uses public and private resources
public health policies and construct diverse to help cultivate greater health awareness among the
channels to disseminate important nutritional general public. It intends to build friendly, supportive
information to advocate for the importance of environments to better societal health and wellbeing.
healthy diet so as to bolster the general public's 1. Healthy Cities, Communities, Schools, and
health and prevent chronic diseases. Workplaces
Section 3 Maintain Healthy Bodyweight (1) Healthy City and Community
1. Advocating for physical activity among people of Continuously guiding local governments to
all ages by encouraging the use of spare time for integrate cross-sector resources and propose
physical activities. The "Walk and Seek Adventure, age-friendly city and community projects with
Nationwide Step Challenge" was held as an online local characteristics, in preparation for the
competition, blending walking with virtual treasure upcoming super-aging society. To encourage
hunts to motivate people from diverse backgrounds local governments to adopt collaborative
to step outdoors. In 2023, 278,522 individuals approaches across departments and leverage
participated. local resources for distinctive and sustainable
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