MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Jan. 17 (PIA) -- The Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) has launched a new program for the year 2013 in line with its continuing advocacy for a healthy lifestyle.
The program dubbed “Search for the Biggest Loser” kicked-off last January 10 at the municipal gymnasium of Saguiaran with the theme “Katawan Mo, Yaman ng Bayan”.
IPHO Chief Dr. Alinader Minalang said the biggest loser search is a ten-week contest that challenges everyone to get fit this year by living a healthy lifestyle.
Individuals, ages 30 and above who had all the qualifications, such an obese body mass index (BMI), a blood pressure (BP) of more than 140/90, and blood sugar of more than 105 will be asked to sign a certificate of commitment signifying their willingness to attend continuous activities that included Hataw sessions, retaking of body weights every Thursday, and fun run at start of each month until the end of the program.
Minalang said prizes and recognition will be awarded to whoever gets the biggest reduction in weight at end of contest on March 14.
The launching of the program was attended by a large crowd including town mayor Macmod Muti who gamely joined the contest along with other municipal officials and policemen as well. (APB/PIA-10)
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