Long lines in gold for the competence of weight loss

Campaign award two families lost grams of gold per pound of weight

• Faisal Masudi, reporter

Dubai: More than 1,300 people lined up on Tuesday night in a contest for weight loss Dubai Gold Award for every pound lost to participate.

The "Golden Child" follows last year's "Your Weight in Gold initiative of the Municipality of Dubai.

This year, parents can register their children in the fight against obesity and early awareness of the disease.

Families get lost two grams of gold per pound - double the reward for each participant.

The winner of last year - a Syrian woman lost 26 kg in three days - won gold worth about 000 DH10

More than 9,600 people were registered in 2013 and gold was assigned a value of Dh2.8 million.

This year, the city expects 15,000 entries.

More than 9,200 people have already registered online.

On Tuesday, many families were rejected because their children are not overweight or underweight, in some cases, said a city official.

"Children should consult a physician nutrition on websites prior to entering the competition to consult their ability to participate confirm," said Waleed Al Shaibani, Chairman of Dubai Municipality Club and coordinator of the campaign.

Parents can register up to two children under 13 years. The first day of registration at the scene saw about 220 people registering as families.

Most participants spoke Gulf News said gold gain was not his only motivation.

"The ultimate goal is to lose weight and get healthy. Could not attend last year because I'm a foodie," said Areefin Babu, 28, an engineer from India.

Babu, with a weight of 91 lbs, you are trying to lose 20 kg in 45 days.

Another said, instead of eating to exercise while watching TV at night, and. "You have to have a goal, and participate motivated in this initiative," said Jason Espenueva, 31, a therapist from the Philippines.

Lack of exercise and fatty foods is a recipe for obesity, said Munir Hamad, a doctor in the city.

"Obesity leads to many other diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. This is a lifestyle disease and a problem worldwide. In rich countries like the United Arab Emirates, people cars, do not use work, not trained enough," Hamad said.

"We need to educate the public. Consciousness If we can give families, especially children, this means fewer illnesses in the future."

Those who weighed in thedmgold.com carp register record in five different areas of Dubai. You'll be back after the health promotion ends are weighed on September 1.

On-site registration is open until July 24.

The recording time is from 21.00 bis 00.00 clock every day until July 24, five sites: Al Mamzar beach jogging track, jogging track Khawaneej Al Safa Park Gate 3 Gate 2, Zabeel Park Gate 3 and the main park entrance Al Barsha.