Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Minister for "Fitness"


The government has launched a fresh attempt to tackle obesity in England by appointing a "minister for fitness".

Public Health minister Caroline Flint from Sheffield has been given the task of getting people to boost their activity levels.

She wants people to build physical activity into their daily routines to create a healthier nation in the run-up to the 2012 Olympics.

Figures due out this week are set to show that, if nothing changes, a third of men will be obese by 2010.

HOW TO STAY HEALTHY
Eat regular, balanced meals
Eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day
Avoid foods that are very high in sugar and/or fat
Eat less than 6g of salt/day
If you drink alcohol, drink it in moderation
For adults: 30 minutes moderate activity five times a week
For children: an hour a day of moderate activity
For Hamsters : 8 minutes on the wheel

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