Big Way Of Life

5 for Life aims to increase health literacy in 12,000 children in Newport over the next three years. The project has two key messages for children and their families: first to eat 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day; and second to be active for 60 minutes a day at least 5 days per week. This is achieved through visiting schools an offering healthy living workshops and taster sessions in a variety of sports and activities. The project then plans with the children a healthy living festival for the community, bringing together healthy food ideas and different activities to get the family active. Finally, 5 for life delivers a 6 week 'Family Fun' programme; this offers families a chance to learn about healthy eating, budget buying, food labelling and children's nutrition. Children try a range of activities and as a family they then cook a variety of healthy meals.

Project Contact Details

Lyndsay Crompton
5 For Life Co-ordinator
Aneurin Bevan Heath Board
Newport Locality Office
136-140 Corporation Road
Newport
NP19 0BH

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t: 01633 261430

Project Website: http://www.newport.gov.uk/_dc/index.cfm?fuseaction=health.going4gold&contentid=CONT327886