By the Decree of the President “On the State Program for the Implementation of the Development Strategy of New Uzbekistan for 2022-2026, in the Year of Human Care and Quality Education”, a nationwide movement “Proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle” is organized.

This will serve to prevent non-communicable diseases, promote a healthy lifestyle and increase the level of physical activity among the population.

It is planned to train the population to control their health and nutrition using smartphones and mobile applications, and to create a mobile application for proper nutrition. The requirements and restrictions on advertising unhealthy foods and drinks intended for children, baby food and energy drinks, medicines, and biologically active substances will be strengthened.

The state program also provides for the approval of a list of products for education institutions and a reduction in the consumption of food products that are not recommended for children and youth, containing large amounts of sugar, salt, trans fats, as well as flavorings and dyes.

Recommendations will be developed in healthy nutrition for each risk group and types of diseases based on the types of domestic products, including a collection of recommendations on proper nutrition, health exercises and hygiene rules for children, adults and the elderly based on age, body structure, lifestyle and susceptibility to disease.

Another important aspect of the program is the creation of the necessary conditions for physical education and proper nutrition of workers in the workplace.

UzA