Doha, 10 September 2012

An interactive lecture on nutrition was given this week by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) professionals at Qatar National Convention Centre. Open to Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development employees, individual consultations were also conducted.

During Tuesday's seminar, HMC consultants explained the components of a healthy diet and pressed the need for regimented calorific intake. They also encouraged routine exercise as a means to maintain an active lifestyle.

Dr Eman Mahmud, Senior Health and Wellness Specialist at Qatar Foundation, spoke at the session and stressed the importance of raising health awareness both within the Foundation's community and across the nation.

"Qatar Foundation's Health, Safety, Security & Environment Directorate is teaching its students and staff the significance of physical fitness through a variety of awareness campaigns, seminars and activities," said Dr Mahmud.

"We pay special attention to health in our community, as this directly correlates to one's performance, whether it's at work or in class, and contributes to higher rates of productivity both individually and for the Foundation as a whole."

Equipped with superior facilities, experienced fitness trainers and medical staff, Qatar Foundation is offering a wide variety of sports clubs and gym classes to its employees and students on a daily basis.

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Qatar Foundation - Unlocking Human Potential
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development is a private, non-profit organisation that is supporting Qatar on its journey from carbon economy to knowledge economy by

unlocking human potential for the benefit of not only Qatar, but the world.  Founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Amir of Qatar, QF is chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser.

QF carries out its mission through three strategic pillars: education, science and research, and community development.  QF's education pillar brings world-class universities to Qatar to help create an education sector in which young people can develop the attitudes and skills required for a knowledge economy.  Meanwhile, its science and research pillar builds Qatar's innovation and technology capacity by developing and commercialising solutions through key sciences.  Finally, its community development pillar helps foster a progressive society while also enhancing cultural life, protecting Qatar's heritage and addressing immediate social needs in the community.

For a complete list of QF's initiatives and projects, visit http://www.qf.org.qa

For more information about Qatar Foundation, please contact
Tariq Al Sada
Press Office Unit Head
Qatar Foundation
Tel: +974 4454 0991
Email: talsada@qf.org.qa

Anwar El-Shamy
Press Office Coordinator
Qatar Foundation
Tel: +974 55904407
Email: aelshamy@qf.org.qa

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