NEW KELLOGG'S ASA AWARD TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING
A new Kellogg's ASA Award will help give children and adults
a better understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle
as part of a child-orientated scheme.
Kellogg's and the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) have
launched the Healthy Living Award that looks at practical
ways to enhance and develop people's understanding of why
a healthy and active lifestyle is important.
The award is based on three key areas: Understanding Energy
Balance, Balance of Good Health and Being more Healthy and
Active.
Each of these is broken down into easy to learn sections,
providing vital information on food, exercise and energy.
A child-friendly activity pack helps young people participating
in the scheme to remember the important messages they learn.
The Healthy Living Award has been piloted at St Andrews Primary
School in Manchester and pupils are now nearing the completion
of the scheme.
Head Teacher Joan Halsall explained the effect the scheme
has had on the Year Four class (aged 8-9years).
"The children have been working towards the award during
school hours and at home with their parents," said Halsall.
"At school the children have swimming lessons each week
and so have become very conscious of the value of a healthy,
balanced diet combined with exercise. Pupils parents are very
much getting involved and supporting their children through
the Activity Pack provided,"
"The children are currently preparing for the quiz that
features at the end of the award and we expect all of the
children to pass'"
Once pupils have successfully worked through the Activity
Packs, they receive a 'Healthy Living Award' containing a
certificate and badge.
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