Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL)
The HEAL student interest group has been serving the community by organising various activities. During this semestral break, they organised ‘Simple Cooking, Healthy Living’ event in collaboration with Cheng San CC Youth Network for senior citizens.
The purpose of the event is to encourage residents in Ang Mo Kio to embark on a healthy lifestyle through preparing nutritious, simple and convenient meals that are low in sodium and cost below $5.
The interest group also conducted another sharing session for the elderly on how to read food labels, in collaboration with the People's Association at Ace The Place Community Club. In line with the National Healthier SG initiative, the purpose is to enhance public awareness of the significance of reading nutritional labels and to demonstrate that there are easy methods for the elderly to read labels.
Through interactive discussions and practical demonstrations, participants gained insights into the diverse array of food labels available in the market. This immersive experience not only broadened their understanding of nutritional information but also instilled a sense of responsibility towards making informed dietary choices.
By bridging generational gaps and fostering inter-community collaboration, the session exemplified the collective commitment towards building a healthier and more informed society.
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