Promoting Health and Nutrition Awareness through Walking Events
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How do you take care of your health?
As of 2024, the average life expectancy in South Korea is 83.7 years,
ushering us into an era where living to 100 is becoming common.
Beyond merely extending life,
it has become crucial to manage diseases and maintain physical, mental, and social functions.
This highlights the importance of regular exercise and healthy eating habits.
On the first Saturday of October, a health walking event was held at the Dangjin Comprehensive Sports Complex,
aiming to encourage residents to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives.
Event booths were set up on both sides of the entrance,
and a walking event took place along the athletics track.
Participants downloaded the WalkJu app,
verified their participation, and began walking around the track.
The event started at 10 AM, initially quiet,
but gradually attracted more participants, creating a lively atmosphere on the track and at the booths.
The health walking event focused on two main aspects: encouraging walking as a daily practice
and sharing information on nutrition labels to promote healthy food choices.
Nutrition information was displayed throughout the venue,
indicating the nutritional value contained in specific quantities of products.
For instance, a 200g product containing 497 calories had sodium at 43%, carbohydrates at 22%, sugars at 12%, and fats at 24%.
These percentages may vary based on individual caloric needs.
Initially, the health walk was set for five laps around the track,
but due to the high participation of seniors, it was adjusted to three laps.
Participants received a stamp each time they completed a lap,
taking about 15 minutes to walk three laps.
The WalkJu app provided detailed information on walking time, distance, and calories burned.
As participants walked, the event's big screen displayed information about the health walking event,
food information, and tips on dental hygiene, along with comparisons between regular and strawberry milk to guide healthy food choices.
After completing the walk, participants moved to experience booths,
where they received completion gifts and participated in quizzes about nutrition labels.
The experience booths featured three main activities: pregnancy simulation, smoking cessation support,
and dental hygiene demonstrations.
Wearing pregnancy simulation outfits, participants could experience being pregnant and take commemorative photos.
The instant photo booth was popular among children, capturing special moments with their parents.
Free anemia tests were also conducted, and those who walked while wearing the pregnancy simulation outfit received additional gifts.
Random prizes were awarded through a lottery system.
The first anemia test revealed a normal level of 13.6, well within the standard range of 12-16.
Another booth encouraged participants to practice brushing their teeth after lunch and supported smoking cessation.
Brushing after meals is essential for dental care in the era of living to 100.
Additionally, various health quizzes and knowledge were shared through a spinning wheel,
with numerous health-related gifts following.
This event encompassed physical activity, chronic disease prevention, oral care, and obesity management.
It served as a reminder of the importance of maintaining healthy eating habits and regular exercise.
The health walking event, celebrating Nutrition Day, highlighted the significance of nutrition labels and food selection methods,
promoting dietary improvement and practical walking habits for everyone.
We learned valuable health management strategies for a healthy life in the era of living to 100.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/dangjin2030/224435229782
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