The voice of Senior Health Educator at the Nevis Health Promotion Unit (HPU), Shevanee Nisbett, speaking about World Obesity Day during Wednesday’s On the Mark program. World Obesity Day will be celebrated on March 4^th where several activities will take place.

Dubbed a “Fun Run in the Sun”, the HPU will host its annual relay on March 7^th at 2pm, teams must be registered by Friday, February 21st:

Additionally, Friday February 28^th, will be “Park and Walk”, where persons are encouraged to park their vehicles at the Villa grounds in Charlestown, and walk into town to get to work or do their errands.

There will be a “Step Quest”, from March 3^rd to March 7^th. The public is encouraged to take 2000 steps daily, between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 4:00p.m., tracking it on a mobile device.

Participants will have the chance to win prizes by scanning the provided QR code. HPU personnel will be present between 7:45 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. to provide the QR code. Persons can also obtain the code by visiting the HPU on Jews Street.

For additional information or questions call 469 8010.