CLOSING CEREMONY OF THE “OCTOBER – MONTH OF HEALTHY DIET” CAMPAIGN AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE

Belgrade, 5 November 2003 - HRH Crown Princess Katherine attended today the closing ceremony of the “October – month of healthy diet” campaign at the National Theatre, organized by the Institute for Health Protection “Batut”, in cooperation with other institutions for health protection in Serbia.

The campaign for healthy diet aimed at prevention of cardio – vascular diseases and cancer, and was conducted in kinder gardens, elementary and secondary schools in 23 regions throughout Serbia during last 3 years. The children and school students wrote and painted on the theme of healthy diet.

At the beginning of the ceremony the present were addressed by Dr Jelena Gudelj, who presented the results of the campaign initiated on the occasion of The World Food Day on 16 October, that was marked in over 150 countries, members of FAO, entitled “Together against hunger”.

Lectures, creative work shops and competitions were organized at kindergartens and schools, with the goal to change the bed habits in our children’s and youth’s diet.

The present were also addressed by HRH Crown Princess Katherine, who pointed out how happy she was for having such activities in our country.

“Children make 25 % of our planet’s population, but they are 100 % our responsibility and future. I wish we taught our children to have healthy diet and eat more fruit and vegetables” – pointed out the Princess and wished the organizers a lot of success in their future work.

Then followed the program with kindergarten and school children dancing, singing and reciting and a fashion show. The most successful participants and the donors were awarded.

Beside HRH Crown Princess Katherine this manifestation was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Health, Faculty of Stomatology, and the donors who helped the campaign.