UAE Fights Obesity with New Guideline Focused on Nutrition, Exercise, and Behaviour Change
New National Guideline promotes sustainable lifestyle changes to tackle adult obesity and improve public health outcomes across the UAE
Ministry of Health and Prevention launches National Clinical Guideline to curb adult obesity and foster long-term wellbeing through science-backed lifestyle interventions
In a significant step toward tackling one of the UAE’s most urgent health challenges, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has unveiled its National Clinical Guideline for Weight Management and Prevention of Adulthood Obesity. This initiative marks a crucial stride in promoting healthier lifestyles and reducing obesity-related diseases across the country.
The new guideline offers a comprehensive, evidence-based framework designed to support healthcare professionals and policymakers in addressing adult obesity through personalized nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral interventions. It emphasizes early prevention, long-term lifestyle changes, and multidisciplinary support, recognizing that weight management is not solely about diet and exercise but also includes psychological and environmental factors.
By integrating clinical best practices with local cultural context, the guideline seeks to enhance the effectiveness of treatment plans while ensuring they are accessible and sustainable. It encourages a patient-centered approach, engaging individuals in their own health journey while equipping practitioners with the tools to guide them.
This initiative aligns with the UAE’s broader public health strategy aimed at reducing the prevalence of non-communicable diseases, including diabetes and cardiovascular issues, which are closely linked to obesity. The guideline also underscores the importance of community awareness and educational outreach, aiming to shift societal attitudes toward wellness and healthy living.
With this proactive approach, the UAE reinforces its commitment to creating a healthier, more resilient population, where long-term wellbeing is a shared national priority.
