Residents took part in exercise classes for World Obesity Day.
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Newham borough has hosted London’s first-ever designated World Obesity Day to help tackle high rates of obesity and inactivity.
The event is the latest in the borough’s Well Newham programme. This is a partnership between the council, NHS and the local voluntary sector to improve residents’ access to wellbeing and health services.
The programme invited residents to take part in activities throughout the day that helped show how small lifestyle and diet changes could benefit their overall health.
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The organisers hoped the day would also help remove the stigma around obesity.
Rishi Bhagi, Well Newham Hub manager, said: “We’re providing a residents with a space where they can come in and learn about healthy eating and exercise habits, nutritional habits. We have had cooking classes, nutritionist talks, live exercise classes.”
Cancer Alliance, who led leading a series of interactive lessons including live breathing, chair-based exercise and salad-making at the event, taught residents about the link between healthy eating and reduced cancer risk.
Residents enjoyed a nutritional salad as part of the healthy eating initiatives.
Well Newham also offered free health checks, including glucose level tests and heart rate checks.
Obesity levels are high:
Statistics show that 61 per cent of adults in Newham are classed as overweight or obese, compared to a London average of 56 per cent.
Councillor Neil Wilson, cabinet member for Health and Adult social care, says Newham is the third most deprived local authority in the capital.
“We are one of the poorer boroughs in the London area. People are struggling not just with the cost of living and housing costs. The food that is cheaper is very often the ones that are high in sugar, salt and fat – all the ingredients that lead to an obesity problem.”
Newham hopes that its ongoing programme will help Newham become healthier in the long term. They desire an ease on the pressure on local health services.
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StandfirstResidents in Newham took part in an interactive day of health and wellness workshops to mark World Obesity Day.
Newham borough has hosted London’s first-ever designated World Obesity Day to help tackle high rates of obesity and inactivity.
The event is the latest in the borough’s Well Newham programme. This is a partnership between the council, NHS and the local voluntary sector to improve residents’ access to wellbeing and health services.
The programme invited residents to take part in activities throughout the day that helped show how small lifestyle and diet changes could benefit their overall health.
Organiser Thoughts:
The organisers hoped the day would also help remove the stigma around obesity.
Rishi Bhagi, Well Newham Hub manager, said: “We’re providing a residents with a space where they can come in and learn about healthy eating and exercise habits, nutritional habits. We have had cooking classes, nutritionist talks, live exercise classes.”
Cancer Alliance, who led leading a series of interactive lessons including live breathing, chair-based exercise and salad-making at the event, taught residents about the link between healthy eating and reduced cancer risk.
Residents enjoyed a nutritional salad as part of the healthy eating initiatives.
Well Newham also offered free health checks, including glucose level tests and heart rate checks.
Obesity levels are high:
Statistics show that 61 per cent of adults in Newham are classed as overweight or obese, compared to a London average of 56 per cent.
Councillor Neil Wilson, cabinet member for Health and Adult social care, says Newham is the third most deprived local authority in the capital.
“We are one of the poorer boroughs in the London area. People are struggling not just with the cost of living and housing costs. The food that is cheaper is very often the ones that are high in sugar, salt and fat – all the ingredients that lead to an obesity problem.”
Newham hopes that its ongoing programme will help Newham become healthier in the long term. They desire an ease on the pressure on local health services.
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