The Health Department of Pilar de la Horadada has undertaken a range of health promotion activities in schools during the first quarter of the year. The initiatives are aimed at fostering early prevention, crucial for safeguarding the physical and mental health of young people in the community. In January, a workshop on the prevention of Eating Disorders was conducted in the two local high schools, led by a nutritionist and a psychologist. This programme has encouraged healthy eating habits and emotional well-being among over four hundred adolescents.

In addition, nearly six hundred children from the early years of four local primary schools participated in a storytelling session focusing on the significance of maintaining healthy lifestyles. The Health Department aims to instill an active and healthy lifestyle in young children, steering them away from electronic devices that hinder their learning and exploration. The programme also emphasizes good dental hygiene and a nutritious diet rich in fibre, fruits, and vegetables.

Another notable initiative has been the ‘Healthy Breakfasts’ nutritional education programme, which has been in place for several years across all local Primary Education Centres. This socio-educational intervention seeks to establish healthy eating habits among children from an early age, aiding them in sustaining these practices throughout their lives. As part of this programme, the department has provided healthy breakfasts to nearly two thousand children, which includes a sandwich, a piece of fruit, and a bottle of water.

This year, the department also included a theoretical-practical workshop for third and fourth-year primary students, conducted by a nutritionist. Through this enjoyable and engaging approach, children have learned about healthy eating and obesity prevention effectively.