"I’m so Smart" Community Health Promotion Programme - About the Programme

Healthy dietRegular physical activity

The "I'm So Smart" Community Health Promotion Program will focus on " Weight Management for all - Raising Awareness" in 2026/27, promoting "Healthy diet" and "Regular physical activity" through health promotion strategies.

• Awareness on self-perception on weight status
• Accurate self-assessment of weight indicators, proper ways of measurement and interpretation of the metrics (Weight Management Compass), such as:
  • Body Mass Index (BMI)
  • Waist circumference
  • Waist-to-hip ratio
• Individuals shall take initiative to learn about weight management and practice a healthy lifestyle. Besides, family members shall support each other to maintain a healthy weight.

Promoting Healthy Diet:

• The Concept of energy Intake
  • Dietary source for energy (Reference)
  • Practical Tips for Healthy Eating (Reference)
• To make informed dietary choice at point of purchase:
  • Checking nutritional labels of pre-packaged foods (Reference)
  • "EatSmart Restaurant Star+" offer "Vegetable and Fruit Choices" (more fruits and vegetables) and "3 Less Choices" (less oil, less salt, and less sugar) dishes.

Promoting Regular Physical Activity:

• Varieties of physical activities with different intensity (Physical activity continuum):
  • Educate on metrics to measure energy body uses during physical activity (Reference), such as Metabolic Equivalent (Reference)
• Tips on behavioral changes to become more physically active (Reference)