From May 17 to 23, 2025, China marks the 11th National Nutrition Week. This year’s theme is “Balanced Diet and Exercise for a Healthy Weight, A Nationwide Effort.”
To implement the goals outlined in the “Healthy China Initiative (2019–2030)” and the “National Nutrition Plan (2017–2030)”, and to foster a social atmosphere that values and promotes nutritional awareness and skills, the launch event of Beijing National Nutrition Week—titled “Healthy Weight for Chronic Disease Prevention, Mental Wellness for Health, and Nutrition Knowledge into Communities”—was held on May 23 at JD.com Headquarters Auditorium.
Officials from the Food Safety Department of the National Health Commission, Beijing Municipal Health Commission, Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control, the China Health Care Association, the Beijing Association of Preventive Medicine, as well as staff from municipal and district CDCs, science communication experts from Peking University People's Hospital, representatives from JD Health, China National Salt Industry Group (Jing-Jin-Ji region), and employees from JD Health attended the event. The launch featured a ceremonial opening, expert health lectures, and a “Nutrition Market”.
In her speech, Ms. Pang Jiongqian, Level-3 Investigator of the Food Safety Department of the National Health Commission, emphasized that this year’s theme is a concrete action supporting the “Year of Healthy Weight Management” campaign. Achieving balance between diet and exercise is key to maintaining a healthy weight and preventing chronic diseases.
The person in charge of the Food Division of the Beijing Municipal Health Commission reviewed the 2024 National Nutrition Week activities in the city and outlined key priorities for 2025.
JD Health shared its efforts in promoting public health, and the China Salt Industry Group (Jing-Jin-Ji) introduced initiatives advocating for the use of low-sodium salt.
The China Health Care Association presented the main plans and formats for the 2025 “Nutrition Knowledge into Communities” initiative, which will include 100 nutrition science outreach events covering all 17 districts in Beijing. Activities will take place in communities, rural areas, schools, supermarkets, and restaurants, with at least three rural events planned per suburban district. Outreach efforts will focus on publicizing the “Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2022)”, the “Adult Obesity Dietary Guidance (2024 Edition)”, and the “Guidelines on Dietary Management for Overweight and Obese Children and Adolescents (2024 Edition)”.
Following the launch, Dr. Liu Peng, Deputy Director of Medical Affairs and Director of Clinical Nutrition at Peking University People's Hospital, delivered a keynote lecture titled “Scientific and Enjoyable Fat Reduction for Physical and Mental Wellbeing”, giving an in-depth elaboration on the weight management of overweight and obesity people from a medical perspective. Drawing on the “Guidelines for the Medical Nutritional Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in China (2021)”, Dr. Liu offered an in-depth analysis of evidence-based weight loss approaches by healthy diet including energy-restricted diets, high-protein diets, low-carbohydrate diets, intermittent energy restriction, and low-glycemic index foods, with the goal of scientifically preventing and managing obesity and related chronic conditions.
Additionally, the “Nutrition Knowledge into Communities” program held a lively “Youth Nutrition Market” at JD Headquarters, integrating science education, hands-on activities, and interactive experiences. JD employees actively participated in knowledge quizzes and fun check-in games to learn practical nutrition tips. A special interactive zone hosted by China Salt featured games and information on the benefits of low-sodium salt.
With the successful launch event, Beijing’s 2025 National Nutrition Week officially commenced, igniting a new wave of public engagement around the importance of nutrition.