Nine grants have been awarded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation for research and to improve children’s health through physical activity. A total of 60 million DKK (ca 8 million Euro) has been granted.
Through its Children, Health and Movement programme, Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded nine grants to Danish researchers and initiatives focused on the health and physical activity of children.
In Denmark, nine grants have been awarded for projects that aim to increase physical activity among children, ensuring better health, tackling overweight, improving quality of life, and increasing educational opportunities. Denmark’s grants also aim to reduce health inequity among children.
“Insufficient physical activity has become too common in Denmark. Research shows that less than one third of 11- to 15-year-olds are physically active 60 minutes per day as recommended by the Danish Health Authority. We are pleased to support these nine projects, which will broadly create engaging environments that can motivate children and adolescents to experience physical activity as fun, and we very much look forward to following their progress,” explains Hanna Line Jakobsen, Director of Social Programmes, Novo Nordisk Foundation.