April 7: World Health Day, 1 day to highlight and 364 to act
Today 7 April, marks the World Health Day. At this time the Association "5 a day," recalls one of its main objectives: encourage people healthier lifestyle based on a balanced diet and physical exercise.
Each April 7 the World Health Organization points out the unresolved in this material commemorating World Health Day. The Association "5 a day" we want to highlight this day remembering all the people the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Although we know that, increasingly, is crucial to our health and our children a good diet based on consumption of fruits and vegetables, it seems that Spain is not being applied to the full extent necessary. And, it is not insignificant that our country is situated at the top in rankings of childhood obesity in Europe.
In "5 a day" recovery advocate a balanced diet, especially in schools where there is still much work to be done as far as dining menus are concerned. In addition, following the maxim "if you do, they will too," we remind parents and caregivers is essential that small observe good habits at home and put into practice in school. In this sense, European campaigns as the "Cast Fruit in Schools is having a great impact and more, connecting with accompanying measures.
The World Health Day is also important to remember that good habits do not happen only for good food but do not forget that exercise is essential to keep our bodies in shape.
In this sense, from the Association encourage the government to invest in transport asset, such as bike lanes, design areas for physical activity and educational campaigns to incentive these habits.
"5 a day" aims to combine physical activity with an education of healthy eating values \u200b\u200binforming society of the benefits of a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables and how to implement it. Thus, the Association works 365 days a year for the health message has growing presence and practical activities in schools and workshops for the whole family healthy. About the Association
"5 a day"
"5 a day" is a Non-profit association whose objectives are to promote better eating habits and inform citizens about the health benefits of eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables. The Association has the support and commitment of fruit and vegetables, supply chain, private organizations, public institutions, schools, etc.
Its actions include activities such as educational program "5 a day" or "Adopt a School", with which it is to involve schools in the transmission of values \u200b\u200band a healthy diet that already involving many schools throughout Spain.
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