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Teenage obesity: a risk for life

Vigorous exercise

Children who are obese between 11 and 15 years old double their risk of dying before 50.* This is very worrying indeed and we must minimize that risk.
Will you help us?

Obesity has risen sharply with the mushrooming of fast food outlets on the city's streets and the drop in outdoor exercise. A combination of busy streets, pollution and the attractions of the computer screen have all contributed. What can be done to show reluctant youth how cool it feels to be fit and how much good it can do their self esteem?

The Federation has just begun an exciting new programme: one hundred outdoor winter youth activities, making the most of Hong Kong's marvellous natural environment. The first is HKFYG's Youth Challenge: Multisport Adenture Race in Sai Kung next week, an exhilarating experience for participants. We would love to involve you in our plans for eco-tours, sports climbing and orienteering events, to name just a few.

Call Bonnie in Partnership, 2123 9598, to find out more.
See below for comments from parents, teachers and Chung Kin-man, the well-loved mountaineer.

*South China Morning Post 23/4/06


Feature Story
Chung Kin-man on Everest

Fitness: parents and teachers in the war on fat

This week's e-newsletter focuses on the right balance between health, nutrition and exercise. Too much of anything – the wrong food or the wrong exercise - is bad for you. We talked about strategies to parents, teachers and a great role model for Hong Kong, the mountaineer and endurance walker, Chung Kin-man. Read on...


Facts & Figures

Obesity: no magic bullet

Food for thought: mothers and babies


Upcoming events

"I am a Volunteer" Ceremony

Date: 3 December 2006
Venue: Hong Kong Polytechnic University's Keith Legg Sports Field
Participants: over 1,000 youth volunteers
Guest of Honour: Prof. Arthur Li, Secretary for Education and Manpower
 
HKFYG Lee Shau Kee College: invitation for F.1 admissions 2007/08
Deadline for applications: 13 January 2007
Information: tel 2146 1128 fax 2146 1662
Website: http://www.hlc.edu.hk
e-mail education@hkfyg.org.hk