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Join the 1ST PASOO TikTok Waist Measurement Challenge
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2022 World Obesity Day Joint Media Release
WORLD OBESITY DAY JOINT MEDIA RELEASE: Everybody Needs to Act to Curb Obesity DOH and development partners call for a whole-of-society approach to reduce obesity in the Philippines The Department of Health (DOH), National Nutrition Council (NNC), Philippine Association for the Study of Overweight and Obesity (PASOO), Nutrition Center of the Philippines (NCP), World Health
Exercise Is Medicine
What is the Exercise is Medicine (EIM) Program?
EIM is a global program committed to the belief that:
- Physical activity is integral to the prevention and treatment of disease.
- Physical fitness should be regularly assessed as part of all medical care
- Exercise should be a standard inclusion in all activities related to disease prevention and treatment.
POSTPONED: Exercise Prescription Course
Notice of Postponement. A Certification Course For Physicians and Fitness Professionals – Exercise is Medicine Philippines
Exercise Is Medicine e-Newsletter – February 2014
The First Edition of Exercise is Medicine Philippines, The Official e-Newsletter
Exercising With Hypertension
Hypertension is defined as a chronically elevated blood pressure greater than 140/90 mmHg and affects nearly 50 million Filipinos.
Exercising With Type 2 Diabetes
If you have type 2 diabetes, regular physical activity is essential for controlling your blood glucose
Exercising With Hyperlipidemia
Hyperlipidemia is a risk factor for many forms of cardiovascular disease.
Exercising With Peripheral Arterial Disease
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) causes a reduction in blood flow to the lower extremities due to narrowing of the arteries.
Exercising With Asthma
While exercise may be an asthma trigger for some people, research indicates that it is possible to build up tolerance to physical activity.
Exercising With Lower Back Pain
Hypertension, which is defined as a chronically elevated blood pressure greater than 140/90 mmHg, affects nearly 50 million Filipinos.
Exercising With Arthritis
An estimated 40 million people have some form of arthritis in the Philippines.
Exercising While Losing Weight
Regular physical activity, with a sensible diet, is the most effective way lose weight.
Exercise Is Medicine e-Newsletter – June 2015
Message from the EIMP Chair; Faculty Train in Singapore; The EIMP Trainers; EIM NEWS; and more!
Obesity Alert
PASOO Cookbook: Ayu-diabetes Meals
Eat Breakfast Like A King Through Healthy Delightful Choices
PASOO Cookbook: Asian Comfort Food
Eat Breakfast Like A King Through Healthy Delightful Choices
PASOO Cookbook: Breakfast and Snacks – Big Bites For Breakfast and Breaks
Eat Breakfast Like A King Through Healthy Delightful Choices
PASOO Cookbook: Delectable Treats for Sweet-Toothed Diabetics
Counting Carbs? There’s more to that!
VISION
The PASOO envisions an obesity risk-free nation.
MISSION
Pioneer in the prevention and control of obesity and its complications…
