LIU Qian, Chinese Vice-Minister of Health, kicked off on May 12, 2008 an action to promote

Chinese citizens' health literacy, with a health and nutrition booklet. The booklet, the first

of its kind published by the government in the world, introduces basic knowledge and skills

about keeping fit and taking right nutrition. More than a hundred experts in the area have

contributed their knowledge to the booklet. As an authoritative book introducing health

and nutrition related knowledge, the booklet has covered 66 topics, including basic concept

of health, rational diet, appropriate exercise, restraining from drinking and smoking,

mental health, good sleeping habits, no-smoking in public places, respecting non-smokers,

and passive smoking.