Gangnam-gu Promotes 'Ontact' Health Improvement Project... Solo Walking Challenge and More

On 'World Obesity Day' and 'Nutrition Day'... 'Walking Alone Challenge' and 'Obesity Prevention Video Materials' Produced

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jung Soon-gyun) is promoting various 'ontact' health promotion projects this month in observance of 'World Obesity Day' and 'Nutrition Day' to support residents whose physical activity has decreased due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

This initiative aims to prevent obesity early through consistent exercise in daily life. In particular, to encourage walking, from the 21st for 10 days, a 'Walking Alone Challenge' using the 'WalkOn' app will be held. The first 1,000 participants who achieve 100,000 steps will receive commemorative gifts such as magnetic patches.

During the same period, the 'Na's Weight Loss Challenge' will be conducted to raise awareness of and practice low-sodium dietary habits. Additionally, every Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m., the 'Barefoot Walking Healing School' will take place, walking through Hansol Neighborhood Park in Irwon-dong and the trails around Daemosan Mountain.

Furthermore, Gangnam-gu plans to produce a total of eight educational videos to prevent obesity caused by decreased physical activity among growing children and to support healthy growth. These videos will be distributed free of charge for viewing in after-school programs at elementary schools throughout Seoul.

Detailed information can be found on the Gangnam-gu District Office website.

Yang Oh-seung, head of the Gangnam-gu Public Health Center, said, "In the era of With Corona, we are preparing various programs so that residents can easily access health-related information," adding, "We will continue to strive to make Gangnam a healthy and happy city."

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