{"id":16580,"date":"2026-02-11T12:56:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T05:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hcadanang.com\/?p=16580"},"modified":"2026-05-06T23:11:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T16:11:41","slug":"conference-on-evaluating-the-nutrition-education-model-in-21-secondary-schools-in-da-nang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hcadanang.com\/en\/news\/conference-on-evaluating-the-nutrition-education-model-in-21-secondary-schools-in-da-nang\/","title":{"rendered":"Conference on Evaluating the Nutrition Education Model in 21 Secondary Schools in Da Nang"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With the growing recognition that nutrition education is fundamental to shaping lifelong healthy behaviors<\/strong>, especially in preventing overweight and obesity among students in urban areas, strengthening school-based nutrition education in Da Nang has become an essential and strategic priority to safeguard the health of younger generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To assess the effectiveness of practical interventions, on February 11, 2026, the Da Nang Center for Disease Control (CDC Da Nang<\/a><\/strong>) convened a conference to evaluate the lower secondary school (LSS) nutrition education model in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This conference was held within the framework of the Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) and the Healthy Cities for Adolescents Phase II (HCA-II<\/a><\/strong>) program in Da Nang for the period 2023\u20132026, funded by Fondation Botnar<\/a><\/strong> and managed by Ecorys.<\/a><\/strong> The event brought together Ms. Duong Huong Quynh and Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy from UNICEF Vietnam<\/strong>,<\/a> along with representatives from relevant departments and agencies and school health staff from 21 participating lower secondary schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ms. Duong Huong Quynh, Nutrition Specialist at UNICEF Vietnam, delivered remarks at the conference.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Strengthening School-Based Nutrition Education \u2013 A Sustainable Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at the conference, Dr. Ngo Van Quang from the Nutrition Department of the CDC Da Nang emphasized the critical role of school-based nutrition intervention models in preventing overweight and obesity. He highlighted that activities such as behavior change communication, guidance on healthy food choices, and the creation of a supportive school environment are key to fostering positive habits among students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to presenting the implementation results, he also pointed out several practical challenges, including uneven behavior change among different groups of students, limited coordination between families and schools, and resource constraints that affect the long-term sustainability of the interventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Ngo Van Quang from the Nutrition Department of the Da Nang Center for Disease Control presented on the role of school-based nutrition education.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Positive Results from the Secondary School Nutrition Education Model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the conference, Mr. Nguyen Huu Quy from the CDC Da Nang presented detailed results of the school-based nutrition education model. Survey findings showed that, after participating in the program, lower secondary school students demonstrated clear improvements in their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to balanced nutrition and the prevention of overweight and obesity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifically, the proportion of students who correctly understood a balanced diet, recognized the negative impacts of fast food and sugar-sweetened beverages, and appreciated the importance of physical activity increased significantly. In addition, many schools proactively implemented innovative activities such as nutrition clubs, school health days, and the integration of nutrition content into academic subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A representative from Nguyen Phu Huong Lower Secondary School also shared practical implementation experiences, highlighting the importance of collaboration among teachers, school health staff, and parents in sustaining the program\u2019s effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mr. Nguyen Huu Quy from the Da Nang Center for Disease Control presented detailed results of the school-based nutrition education model<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Orientation for Scaling Up the Nutrition Education Model in Da Nang<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the key focuses of the conference was discussing the sustainability and potential scaling up of the lower secondary school nutrition education model in Da Nang. Participants agreed that, to ensure long-term effectiveness, it is essential to strengthen intersectoral collaboration between the health and education sectors, while also enhancing the engagement of communities and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, standardizing teaching materials, strengthening the capacity of teachers and school health staff, and integrating nutrition content into the formal curriculum were identified as important next steps for implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Affirming the Role of School-Based Nutrition Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The conference reaffirmed that school-based nutrition education not only improves students\u2019 knowledge but also contributes to long-term behavior change. This serves as a critical foundation for building a healthier younger generation and contributing to the development of a high-quality future workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the coming period, continued investment in and expansion of the lower secondary school nutrition education model in Da Nang will play an essential role in the strategy to prevent overweight and obesity, while also contributing to the development of a healthy, friendly, and sustainable school environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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