A New Step Towards Combating Obesity in Burdur: Obesity School Opened

With the contributions of Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Faculty of Sports Sciences, an important step was taken towards combating obesity by the Public Health Services Presidency Healthy Nutrition and Active Life Unit within the Burdur Provincial Health Directorate. In this context, the "Obesity School" was opened for the first time in Burdur.

At the opening program of the Obesity School, informative presentations on the "Importance of Exercise in Obesity" were made to the students by Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Esin Yılmaz, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ebru Özüdoğru, and Arş. Gör. Yakup Köse, who are faculty members of the Faculty of Sports Sciences. The presentations focused on the role of exercise in combating obesity, the positive effects of physical activity on health, and motivation strategies for regular exercise.

Six-Week Exercise Program

As part of the Obesity School, a six-week exercise program was planned. This program, which will be held three days a week, will be conducted by the faculty members and students of MAKÜ Faculty of Sports Sciences. The program aims to provide positive effects on both physical and mental health and to raise awareness against obesity.

Contribution to Public Health is Aimed

The project aims to create awareness against obesity and improve public health. The Obesity School aims to instill healthy living habits in participants, make exercise a lifestyle, and develop effective strategies in the fight against obesity.

Information for Those Interested

Those who want to get more information about the Obesity School and participate in the program can contact the Burdur Provincial Health Directorate Public Health Services Presidency.