The decision by the ministries of Health (MOH) and Education (MOE) to start physical activities and healthy eating in pre-schools is a brilliant move to curb the rising obesity trend of Singapore children (Improving kids' health: More exercise, better diet; Feb 24). <\/p>\n
The children are at the best age to internalise what is taught. <\/p>\n
But adults, especially teachers, have to set a good example by exercising and eating healthily, and explaining the rationale for their actions. <\/p>\n
It is also important that the MOE be creative in the way it teaches these children the basic principles of healthy living, including the right types of food to eat. <\/p>\n
However, the role that families play should not be forgotten (Help parents become good examples of healthy living by Dr Teoh Ren Shang; Feb 27). <\/p>\n
All this education will be wasted if the families of these children break all the rules. <\/p>\n
This healthier lifestyle has to be a culture in their families as well. <\/p>\n
Only then will there be real results from the work put in by the MOH and MOE. <\/p>\n
Leow Wen Hao <\/p>\n
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The rest is here: The decision by the ministries of Health (MOH) and Education (MOE) to start physical activities and healthy eating in pre-schools is a brilliant move to curb the rising obesity trend of Singapore children (Improving kids' health: More exercise, better diet; Feb 24). The children are at the best age to internalise what is taught. Continue reading
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