On #WorldObesityDay I spoke at the event ‘Obesity and Youth: Young People Catalysing Change’. As @UNICEF Ambassador, Global Champion for Nutrition and Zero Childhood Obesity and @GasolFoundation President, I'm proud of seeing efforts for healthy and nutritious food for children.
Next Monday 4th March is #WorldObesityDay, a very important cause for me. I will be participating in a global webinar to discuss how obesity affects the lives of young people.
I invite you to register here 👇🏼
https://t.co/uRaKW2wHFe
While diabetes and obesity rates in America soar, the food and beverage industry spends billions on advertising to get consumers, including young children, hooked on their unhealthy products. This has got to stop. A good place to start? Banning junk food ads targeted at kids.
By 2050, every child on the planet will be exposed to over 4 heatwaves a year. UNICEF urges governments and leaders to take 4 actions. Wealthy countries must lead the way, but every country must act. Do not miss UNICEF powerful video @unicefmedia@UNICEFInnocenti @PalomaUnicef
Comment: The recent involvement of Nestlé in the Africa Food Prize reinforces the presence of the ultra-processed food industry in the continent and invites us to reflect on the implications this may have for Africa’s sustainable food systems agenda. https://t.co/jeaKmhpA3o
Important insights from @unicef, presenting on improving the health and lives of young people here at our Inter-Country Dialogue this week in Melbourne. Delivered with @who and @ausgov, welcoming seven nations from across the region.
Over 2000 adolescents responded to @ureportzim poll to support evidence generation on #nutrition & packaged foods. @UNICEFZIMBABWE, in collaboration w/ @MoHCCZim & @UniversityOfZim is advocating for simplified food labelling & improving children's access to nutritious foods.
After commissioning the poll, feedback was given to adolescents to assure them that their views are appreciated and will help shape nutrition programming. @Jacquekabambe@NyawoMara@__ClaireJohnson
Just because packaged food is convenient doesn't mean it's healthy. @UNICEFZIMBABWE w/ @MoHCCZim partner with the University of 🇿🇼 to survey the nutritional value of packaged foods available to children and adolescents. Let's create healthier food environments!
The time has come to move on and I am delighted to be joining talented colleagues at @UNICEF HQ in NY as the global lead for childhood obesity prevention! With some huge boots to fill thanks to the brilliant @JoMJewell I can’t wait to get stuck in #nutrition#obesity#prevention
It’s been an absolute privilege to work with the @UNICEF_ESARO Eastern and Southern Africa regional office on childhood obesity prevention and food systems. Each day has been rewarding and engaging with thanks to the inspiring leadership of @ChrisRudert and the dedicated team!
📢 new paper w/ @SBarquera and team: The nature and extent of food marketing on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube posts in Mexico https://t.co/V0ZEJT9VCg @MimiTGolden @clau_nietorozco
So grateful to have spent the last week in #Nairobi for the #UNICEF Nutrition Network Meeting. Working together on #malnutrition prevention in the Eastern and Southern #Africa region
It was a privilege to give a keynote presentation at the #samrc Food-SAMSA project to address malnutrition in #SouthAfrica and to share The Nourished Child work https://t.co/0m1cNCwUBK @_markspires @CorinnaHawkes@CityUniLondon@UNICEF_ESARO