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National Nutrition and Physical Activity Action Plan
Published by:
Ministry of Public Health
Is the policy document adopted?:
Yes
Adopted by:
Ministry of Public Health
Country(ies):
Qatar
Date:
2011
End date:
2016
Published year:
2016
Adopted year:
2011
Type of policy:
Comprehensive national nutrition policy, strategy or plan
Global database on the Implementation of
Nutrition Action (GINA)
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Goals
Goals, objectives or targets related to nutrition:
GOAL of the Action Plan
To reduce morbidity and mortality attributable to chronic non-communicable diseases (such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and
certain types of cancer) in the State of Qatar.
OBJECTIVES of the National Health Strategy Part 3.2 Nutrition and Physical Activity
- Set up a comprehensive nutrition and physical activity program with initiatives targeted at various stakeholders and with impact on the
prevalence of obesity:
o Reduction in the prevalence of obesity and overweight
o Increase in the rate of physical activity
o Enhanced nutritional status
OBJECTIVES of the Action Plan
1. To reduce the diet and inactivity-related risk factors of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs);
2. To increase the overall public awareness on the positive health effects of eating a healthy diet and engaging in regular physical activity;
3. To develop and promote culturally sensitive and sustainable policies and legislations aimed at promoting food diversity, healthy eating
habits and increasing physical activity in the population;
4. To stimulate the practice of regular physical activity in the population, with special emphasis on schools, workplaces and communities;
5. To facilitate the collaboration with the private sector to promote import, production and distribution of food products which contribute to
a healthier and more balanced diet;
6. To strengthen the capacity of human resources involved in the implementation of the Action Plan;
7. To monitor scientific data related to diet and physical activity in relation to NCDs and to support re