As part of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle for students, their families and all members of the Abu Dhabi community, the Active Hub program of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council delivered a series of awareness-raising lectures at various Abu Dhabi schools,including those in Al Ain and Al Dhafra.
The lectures were conducted by Dr. Osama Al Lalla, a Sports AwarenessSpecialist at the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, and included valuable information and practical guidelines for students that informed them about the dangers of chronic diseases as a result ofa sedentary lifestyle in the early stages of life from childhood to adolescence. Students were also lectured about the benefits of leading an active lifestyle and the positive impact good choices can make on physical and mental health.
The lectures tackled several important topics, including the role of physical fitness in promoting good health, preventing chronic diseases during childhood and adolescence, as well as the health risks caused by physical inactivity. Also highlighted was the role of physical activities in improving the efficiency and functioning of the brain, enhancing organfunctions and regulating the internal body clock of children and adolescents that improves the quality of their night’s sleep, which is necessary for the achievement of their optimal growth and well-being.
Dr. Lalla reviewed the health risks posed by unhealthy eating habits especially the intake of highly processed foods, as well as the role of physical activities in maintaining a healthy weight and body mass index (BMI) that contribute to prevention of obesity and diabetes. He expressed how pleased he was with the positive impact of the lectures and Active Hub’srole in providing support to young people by promoting physical fitness for the benefit of their mental and physical health.
The school lectures by Active Hub are part of an awareness campaign that support the well-being of the younger generation and emphasize on the importance of physical activity, urging them to adopt a healthy lifestyle as this plays a prominent role in protecting them from chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, psychological disorders, heart diseases, atherosclerosis, and more.
The Active Hub initiative reflects the Government of Abu Dhabi’s mandate to motivate individuals to exercise and engage in group sports activities that contribute to building a sense of inclusivity in the community. The program inspires everyone to engage in sports and encourages everyone to spend quality time, enhance their mental and physical health,and build a more integrated tight-knit active society.
