Eat Well Be Active - Healthy Kids for LifeA message from the Premier
My Government is helping to create an environment that enables children, young people and their families to eat well and be active every day.
With almost one quarter of Australian children overweight or obese, the impact on individuals, families and communities is significant. Overcoming this epidemic requires a concerted effort from all parts of the community.
There are no quick-fixes to the obesity problem but we need to draw a generational line and give our children - and future generations - opportunities to achieve better health.
A strong theme out of the 2006 Obesity Summit was the need to have access to information about eating well and being active. Eat Well Be Active - Healthy Kids for Life is part of a new Statewide information campaign which does just that.
Our State has many natural advantages that make eating well and getting active more appealing than anywhere in the world.
Let's capitalise on these unique strengths and work together to help young Queenslanders achieve healthy weight in the Smart State.
Anna Bligh MP
Premier