Intensifying physical activity suitable for age and health conditions for people in Vietnam

Intensifying physical activity suitable for age and health conditions for people in Vietnam

The "Ten Recommendations for Rational Nutrition by 2030" include:

No. 1: Eat an adequate, balanced, and diverse variety of foods daily; reasonably combine foods of animal and plant origin.

No. 2: Use foods rich in micronutrients daily; include various colored vegetables, tubers, and fruits. Carefully read nutritional information on food labels before purchasing and using.

No. 3: Use protein-rich foods reasonably; eat fish, poultry, and nuts in daily meals; consume red meat in moderation.

No. 4: Drink enough water daily.

No. 5: Pregnant and breastfeeding women should follow appropriate dietary policies; supplement iron and folic acid or multivitamins as guided.

No. 6: Breastfeed infants early within the first hour after birth, exclusively breastfeed for the first 6 months; complement with appropriate foods and continue breastfeeding until the age of 24 months or longer.

No. 7: Limit the use of fried foods, fast foods high in fats, foods high in salt, sugar-rich foods, sugary drinks, and alcoholic beverages.

No. 8: Ensure safety in the selection, processing, and preservation of food.

No. 9: Organize family meals well. Eat sufficient meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) appropriate for age, do not overeat, and do not skip meals.

Guideline No. 10: Maintain and control a reasonable weight; adopt an active lifestyle and enhance physical activity appropriate for age and health status.

The "Ten Recommendations for Rational Nutrition by 2030" serves as a foundation for units in the health sector to facilitate communication and nutrition education to improve knowledge and practice of reasonable nutrition in the population.

The Ministry of Health assigns the Institute of Nutrition to develop and issue the Technical Guidance document for implementing the "Ten Recommendations for Rational Nutrition by 2030."

Decision 3594/QD-BYT is effective from November 29, 2024.

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