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- Healthy growth and development - World Health Organization (WHO)
Mothers too, need to be healthy prior to conception and they should receive quality antenatal and peripartum care This will optimize their own health, as well as foetal growth and brain development Exclusive breastfeeding, immunization and timely care during illness all contribute to a child’s healthy growth and to a happy childhood
- Child health
Protecting and improving the health of children is of fundamental importance Over the past several decades, we have seen dramatic progress in improving the health and reducing the mortality rate of young children
- Healthy diet - World Health Organization (WHO)
Healthy dietary practices start early in life – breastfeeding fosters healthy growth and improves cognitive development, and may have longer term health benefits such as reducing the risk of becoming overweight or obese and developing NCDs later in life Energy intake (calories) should be in balance with energy expenditure
- Promoting healthy growth and development - World Health Organization (WHO)
To grow and develop optimally, children need to receive nurturing care This means that they enjoy adequate nutrition and good health, feel safe and secure, and have opportunities for learning starting from birth Exclusive breastfeeding, immunization and timely care during illness all contribute to a child’s healthy growth and development
- To grow up healthy, children need to sit less and play more
Children under five must spend less time sitting watching screens, or restrained in prams and seats, get better quality sleep and have more time for active play if they are to grow up healthy, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organization (WHO)
- Healthy diet - World Health Organization (WHO)
A healthy diet starts early in life - breastfeeding fosters healthy growth, and may have longer-term health benefits, like reducing the risk of becoming overweight or obese and developing noncommunicable diseases later in life Feeding babies exclusively with breast milk from birth to 6 months of life is important for a healthy diet
- Physical activity - World Health Organization (WHO)
Key facts Regular physical activity provides significant physical and mental health benefits In adults, physical activity contributes to prevention and management of noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes and reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety, enhances brain health, and can improve overall well-being
- A healthy lifestyle - WHO recommendations - World Health Organization (WHO)
A healthy lifestyle To ensure a healthy lifestyle, WHO recommends eating lots of fruits and vegetables, reducing fat, sugar and salt intake and exercising Based on height and weight, people can check their body mass index (BMI) to see if they are overweight WHO provides a series of publications to promote and support healthy lifestyles
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