On October 27, 2026, Associate Professor Dr. Chalat Santivarangkna, Director of the Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University (INMU), attended “From Evidence to Active Future,” a meeting to review the findings of the Children and Youth Physical Activity Studies (CYPAS) project and discuss its next steps. Held at The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam in Bangkok, the meeting brought partners together to advance physical activity among Thai children and youth. The Institute also joined partner organizations in expressing its commitment to continued collaboration.
CYPAS is led by Mahidol University’s College of Sports Science and Technology with support from the Thai Health Promotion Foundation. The project develops evidence to inform policies and measures that promote physical activity among children and young people aged 0–24. At the meeting, participants reviewed research findings, discussed ways to put them into practice, and signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration across sectors.
Dr.Songdhasn Chinapong , a faculty member at the Institute of Nutrition and a CYPAS researcher, took part in the panel discussion “Making a Real Change for Active Future.” He presented project findings and discussed how they could be applied to promote physical activity. Data collected using accelerometers indicated that a teacher development program was effective in supporting physical activity among preschool and school-aged children through age-appropriate activities and quality physical education (QPE). He also presented findings on physical activity among young people in training and education centers under the Department of Juvenile Observation and Protection. These findings can help inform approaches suited to the circumstances and needs of each group.
INMU is committed to bringing nutrition expertise together with efforts to promote physical activity. Its contributions include academic consultation, educational materials for children, parents, and teachers, and research connecting nutritional status, physical fitness, and physical activity. Through this work, the Institute aims to support the well-being of Thai children and youth and help translate research evidence into policy and practice.
