Introduction to the “Live Healthy, Live Happy” Strategy
Mario Delgado Carrillo, the Secretary of Education Publica (SEP), launched the second phase of the “Live Healthy, Live Happy” strategy in Morelos, Mexico. This initiative aims to evaluate 5 million students across the country by the end of 2025, ensuring that unhealthy food will not return to schools and promoting healthy eating habits.
Background on Mario Delgado Carrillo
Mario Delgado Carrillo is a prominent Mexican politician and the current Secretary of Education Publica (SEP). As a member of the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) party, he has been instrumental in implementing educational reforms and promoting social welfare programs. His recent efforts focus on enhancing students’ health through the “Live Healthy, Live Happy” strategy.
Details of the Second Phase
- The second phase will evaluate 5 million students across Mexico by the end of 2025.
- The strategy aims to prevent unhealthy food from being sold in schools and promote healthy eating habits.
- During this phase, health brigades will visit 400 schools in Morelos, covering all basic education institutions in the entity.
Support from Local Authorities and Community
Margarita González Saravia, the governor of Morelos, expressed gratitude to teachers, parents, and the community for their support in implementing this strategy. She emphasized that the changes in habits are beneficial for students’ well-being, both at school and at home.
Current Status and Achievements
- In the first phase, over 4 million children were evaluated, with measurements taken for weight, height, BMI calculation, vision and dental exams, and health talks.
- Results from the first phase have been shared with parents, encouraging them to seek professional help if their children showed signs of obesity, overweight, dental caries, or visual impairment.
- By the end of the 2024-2025 school year, 98% of schools in the country stopped selling unhealthy food in their cooperatives, achieving one of the strategy’s main objectives.
Student Perspectives and Impact
Gloria Monserrat, a student at the event, expressed her appreciation for the Nueva Escuela Mexicana (NEM) initiative, which promotes a healthy lifestyle and sets the foundation for a prosperous future by prioritizing students’ health. She acknowledged that the strategy has led to improved habits, especially when combined with regular exercise.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the “Live Healthy, Live Happy” strategy? It’s an initiative by Mario Delgado Carrillo and the SEP to evaluate and promote healthy habits among 5 million students across Mexico by the end of 2025.
- Who launched the second phase? Mario Delgado Carrillo, the Secretary of Education Publica, kicked off the second phase in Morelos.
- What are the objectives of this strategy? The strategy aims to prevent unhealthy food from being sold in schools, promote healthy eating habits, and ensure students receive necessary healthcare if required.
- What has been achieved so far? In the first phase, over 4 million students were evaluated. By the end of the 2024-2025 school year, 98% of schools stopped selling unhealthy food in their cooperatives.
