A pledge for healthy guts
“Therefore, we hope that by organising these roadshows and activities, the public will be more aware of the seriousness of digestive diseases, and be empowered to take better care of their digestive health,” he says.
This year’s WDHD features a nationwide pledge, aptly called “Guard Your Gut”, which urges Malaysians to take care of their digestive health.
The pledge emphasises three simple steps to better digestive health: practising healthy dietary and eating habits, leading a healthy lifestyle, and going for regular health screenings.
The purpose of the pledge is to highlight the importance of healthy digestive habits and to encourage Malaysians to take up the challenge to lead a healthier lifestyle.
After taking the pledge, they can share it with their friends via Facebook and Twitter, and be eligible to participate in the I Love Vitagen Pix & Video contest to win attractive prizes.
More than 3,700 people have taken the pledge since its launch in May.
As part of the planned activities for WDHD, KSL City Mall, Johor Baru, hosted the third roadshow on Nov 30-Dec 4, while Terminal 1, Seremban, hosted the final roadshow of the year on Dec 7-9.
The roadshows featured various educational and fun games, as well as activities. The highlight of these activities was the Healthy Digestive Journey, an educational walk-through structure that contains information about digestive system disorders, and the various warning signs to look out for.
The display also incorporates an educational and informative game, which allowed both adults and children to test their knowledge on digestive health.
Members of the public were also able to measure their height, weight, body mass index and body fat percentage, as well as obtain healthy eating advice by nutritionists at the health screening area provided.
In addition, gastroenterology nurses were on hand to provide advice on digestive health problems.
Free copies of digestive health publications and InfoGuides (published by DHAB this year) were distributed at the roadshows.
For more information on how you can make the pledge to “Guard Your Gut”, and to download e-versions of the InfoGuides, visit www. vitagen.com.my/digestivehealth or contact the secretariat (Lim Sue Hui/Chan Li Chuin) at 035632 3301/5637 3526 or 016-468 6324/605 6424.