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Healthy Eating Week

British Nutrition Foundation healthy eating week 28th September to 4th October

Today’s challenge is to get active together. Why not plan a socially distanced walk with a friend or plan an active activity with the family, like exploring your local green areas or canals or make a splash swimming.

Why is it important to get active together?

There are many reasons why physical activity is important for health. However, being active together has a number of additional benefits, such as helping us:develop social skills;

-learn a new activity or sport;

-work as a team;

-enjoy new experiences;

-establish active habits for later years;

-look after our mental health;

-encouraging behaviour change through working together and setting targets.

We may be more likely to stick to being active if we have the motivation of others. Getting active together can be a great way to socialise and can be a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends. It is also a way of making new friends and feeling part of a community.

(BNF)
Today’s challenge – get active together

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Healthy Eating Week

British Nutrition Foundation healthy eating week 28th September to 4th October

Today’s challenge is to move more and get more active. Adults should have 150 minutes of moderate activity each week, so why not use this week as an excuse to try a new class, go on a walk or make simple changes to your daily routine- like taking the stairs instead of the lift.

Why is it important to get active and move more?

Physical activity is beneficial because it can:

help to manage the balance between energy in and energy out, to maintain a healthy weight;

improve heart health and strengthen muscles and bones;

improve sleep, relieve stress and lift mood.

(BNF)
Thursday’s challenge- move more

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