Kick off Child Hood Obesity Prevention Challenge
PEOPLE OF ACTION – PHASE 1
The Rotary Club of Paramaribo Residence has taken the initiative by personally guiding and supporting 30 NON-Rotarians consisting of 9 families and 10 adults in the Obesity Prevention Challenge for a period of 6 weeks.
In this joint journey to awareness and action, they hope to be able to give a positive spin to a healthy and sustainable lifestyle for this focus group. For professional support, the club has called in the support of dietician Wandy Soemodihardjo and a Team of Coaches led by Rock crossfit gym owner Randy Badal.
The process is divided into several phases. Yesterday the kick-off took place with exciting presentations given by the medical specialists of the club. It was an eye opener for all present. The shocking images and medical explanations have given the Rotarians and focus group extra motivation to take healthy action.
Phase 2: Saturday 5 March: sports and nutrition event – focus group
Phase 3: Sunday March 13 - start with Run/Walk series on the initiative of Rotary Suriname. This will happen 6 Sundays in a row. All volunteers and support group of the focus group.
Phase 4: Personal guidance in nutrition and sports 2x a week - focus group
Phase 5: Thursday April 28 - evaluation and conclusion with presentation COP in the prenatal phase.
