Femexfut and Secretary of Health against childhood obesity

• April 28, 2024

Childhood obesity is one of the ills afflicting Mexican society for some years now. That is why, together, the Health Secretary (SSA) and the Mexican Football Federation (Femexfut), announced the start of a campaign that will promote prevention of this disease.

During the period from April 2 to 24, 2011, and which will include from day 12 to 16 of the Mexican soccer championship , will be played with balls dedicated to the fight against obesity, in addition to this the captains of each team will wear bracelets alluding to the campaign and the referees who participate in the matches will wear wristbands with motifs related to the campaign.

The Femexfut , which has already shown interest in and support for breast cancer, let's not forget the campaign that has already been repeated on a couple of occasions where we have played with soccer balls. pink colour Alluding to this condition, he sets an example of willingness to once again join a cause in favor of health.

While the campaign against childhood obesity is praiseworthy, not everything is honey over flakes, as it was announced that despite the campaign, it will not stop selling junk food nor beer in the stadiums, due to commercial commitments with the sponsors. In any case, the very fact of promoting the prevention of childhood obesity, is already an important advance due to the scope that the football has in our country.

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