“A Fun Run in the Sun” 

That is the name of a road relay being held in honour of World Obesity Day which will be observed on March 4^th, 2021. 

Obesity, according to the CDC, is weight that is higher than what is considered as a healthy weight for a given height.

Also, Obesity is a risk factor in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD’s), such as: Diabetes, Hypertension and Heart Disease. 

The VONNEWSLINE spoke with Senior Health Educator at the Nevis Health Promotion Unit, Ms. Shevanee Nisbett who expounded upon the road relay event: 

Ms. Nisbett gave us the reasons why a road relay is being done in commemoration of World Obesity Day: 

Ms. Shevanee Nisbett. 

The relay will take place on Main Street, in Charlestown from Best Buy entrance to Sir Simeon Daniel’s Bust (Statue), consisting of 5 legs.

To facilitate this race, traffic will be blocked for the entire route from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.