(UAE) - The UAE Ministry of Health represented by its Health Clinics and Centers’ Health Education and Promotion Department, recently organized its third educational workshop in Sharjah forming part of the 'Healthy Restaurant' initiative which saw the participation of 15 restaurants. The workshop is one of the promotional activities of the initiative which was introduced earlier in other emirates. The first educational workshop was hosted in Ajman and gathered 15 restaurants participated, while 14 restaurants assembled for the second workshop in Fujairah.

The 'Healthy Restaurant’ initiative is part of another campaign, ‘Raising Awareness about Various Lifestyles in Society,' which was launched after a cabinet retreat. Dr. Fadila Mohammed Sharif, Director of the Ministry of Health’s Health Education and Promotion Department, opened the workshop by introducing the initiative to the participating restaurants, explaining the terms and conditions of participation, and how to register for it.

Dr. Sharif said: "Non-communicable diseases are one of health challenges that the Ministry has given a high priority in the last few years because of the huge financial burden to the patients. Eating unhealthy food is one of the primary causes of these diseases. There is a growing trend towards eating out which is encourage restaurants to offer healthy meals by improving their menus."

"Interested restaurants can have their menus reviewed for nutrient analysis by the Ministry to offer at least two healthy meals for adults and one for children along with fresh juices. The Ministry will offer the required support through its nutritionists to not only develop healthy menus but also provide required training and education. In addition, the participating food establishments will be promoted by the Ministry’s various social media channels and its partners as healthy restaurants," Al Amiri concluded.



 

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