This
year’s National Healthy Lifestyle Campaign
was held on 5 September at Bishan Park. The
Campaign aimed to encourage Singaporeans
to measure their Body Mass Index (BMI) and
assess their health risks.
The
theme of the event was “Healthy Weight,
Make It Happen”. It was launched when
Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Lee Hsien Loong
flagged off a two-kilometre jog. DPM Lee,
who led the jog, was joined by Acting Health
Minister Khaw Boon Wan and 1,500 participants
from the healthcare sector, community groups,
schools and workplaces.
The jog was good warm-up exercise. After the jog, DPM Lee, Mr Khaw
and the joggers joined 3,000 other participants for a 20-minute
workout called funFITT. This new aerobic workout, which incorporates
moves from karate, basketball and line dance, kept everyone in
high spirits. It truly brought out the fun in fitness!
The highlight of the launch event was the presentation of the Healthy
Lifestyle Ambassador Awards to 34 individuals who live healthy
lifestyles and have promoted and supported healthy lifestyles in
the community.
While 4,500 individuals were sweating it out at Bishan Park, an
exhibition on healthy weight opened its doors to members of the
public.
The exhibition, held in conjunction with the National Healthy Lifestyle
Campaign, was located at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza from 5 to 7
September.
Besides viewing static and interactive exhibits, visitors got printouts
of their BMI and free consultations from nutritionists. They also
won prizes from participating in quizzes and enjoyed the best bargains
from the stalls which promoted healthier choice products ranging
from breakfast cereals to fruit juices.
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