Health Promotion Board facts for kids
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1 April 2001 |
| Jurisdiction | Singapore |
| Headquarters | 3 Second Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168937 |
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| Parent agency | Ministry of Health |
The Health Promotion Board (HPB) is a special agency in Singapore. It works under the Ministry of Health. HPB was started in 2001. Its main goal is to help everyone in Singapore live healthier lives. They do this by teaching people about good health and preventing sickness.
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Keeping Students Healthy
HPB has many programs to help students stay healthy. These programs make sure young people get the care they need. They also teach good habits from a young age.
Health and Dental Care for Students
- Student Health Centre and Student Dental Centre: These places offer important health check-ups for students. They also provide dental care. This helps make sure you are growing well and have healthy teeth.
Healthy Eating in Schools
- Healthy Meals in School Programme: This program encourages schools to offer healthy food choices. It helps students learn to eat balanced meals. This way, you can get the right energy for learning and playing.
Promoting Health at Work
HPB also helps adults stay healthy at their jobs. This is important because many people spend a lot of time at work.
Workplace Wellness Programs
- Workplace Outreach Wellness Package: This program helps companies create healthy environments for their employees. It encourages workers to be active and make healthy choices during their workday.
Making Healthy Food Choices Easy
HPB wants to make it simple for everyone to choose healthy food. They have programs that guide people to better eating habits.
Choosing Healthier Foods
- Healthier Choice Symbol Programme: Look for the 'Healthier Choice' symbol on food products in stores. This symbol helps you easily find foods that are lower in sugar, fat, or salt.
- Healthier Dining Programme: This program works with restaurants and food stalls. It encourages them to offer healthier meal options. This makes it easier to eat well when you dine out.
- Eat, Drink, Shop Healthy Challenge: This challenge encourages people to choose healthier food and drinks. You can earn rewards for making good choices.
Encouraging Physical Activity
Being active is a big part of staying healthy. HPB has fun programs to help people move more every day.
Fun Ways to Be Active
- National Steps Challenge: This challenge encourages people to walk more steps each day. You can track your steps and earn rewards.
- MOVE IT! Workouts: HPB offers free exercise sessions for everyone. These workouts help people stay fit and active.
- Lose to Win: This program helps people manage their weight in a healthy way. It provides support and guidance for a healthier lifestyle.
Preventing Sickness
HPB also focuses on preventing sickness before it starts. This includes encouraging regular health checks and helping people quit unhealthy habits.
Health Screening and Support
- Screen For Life: This program encourages adults to go for regular health screenings. These checks can help find health problems early.
- Smoking Cessation Programme: This program helps people who want to stop smoking. It provides support and resources to help them quit for good.
See also
- Healthcare in Singapore
