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Bookmark or Share- 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.
- To grow up healthy, children need to sit less and play moreChildren 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).
- 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.
- Weight-for-age - World Health Organization (WHO)Access WHO's weight-for-age standards, including charts and methods for assessing child growth patterns from birth to 5 years.
- 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.
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