Residents
We want a healthy generation in 2040. With happy and healthy residents who grow up, live, work and reside in a healthy environment with good social contacts. This is in line with the Sports Agreement II and the Healthy and Active Living Agreement (GALA).
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Children (0-18 years): Growing up healthy
Did you know?
More than 1 million primary school children do not play outside every day.
30% of children have difficulty with physical activity.
A quarter of babies watch a screen for more than two hours a day.
1 in 3 Dutch children has poor eyesight.
Half of the children feel lonely.
In Wassenaar, 10% of 2-4 year olds and 14% of 13 year olds are overweight.
Exercise and play: Important for brain development
Exercise and (outdoor) play are very important for a child's development. It helps the brain grow, especially in the first 4 years. The brain needs stimuli that come from exercise and play. This applies to all ages!
Exercise guidelines for children
0-1 years: Lots of floor play, including tummy time.
1-4 years: 3 hours of exercise per day, of which 1 hour intensive.
4-18 years: 1 hour of moderately intensive exercise per day, 3x per week sports for strong muscles and bones.
The Screen Disc of 5
Screens are part of our digital world. How do you find balance? Use the Screen Disc of 5:
Sleep: Ensure enough sleep, at least 8 hours per night.
School/Study: Finish your homework first when you get home.
Sports: Exercise enough, at the sports club or playing outside.
Social: Also meet friends in person, not just online.
Screen: Enjoy games and screens, alone or together.
Adults (18-65 years): Living fit
Did you know?
More than half of adults in the Netherlands are overweight.
1 in 3 people over 45 can develop diabetes later.
By 2040, nearly 1.5 million people will have diabetes.
1 in 3 people in the Netherlands has high blood pressure.
Every day 103 people die from cardiovascular disease in the Netherlands.
More than one million people per year are at risk of burnout.
Exercise guidelines for adults:
Exercise at least 150 minutes per week at moderate or high intensity, spread over several days.
Do exercises for strong muscles and bones at least twice a week.
Avoid prolonged sitting.
Elderly (65+):
Ageing vitally
Did you know:
Every 4 minutes a person over 65 ends up in the Emergency Room after a fall.
A third of people over 65 fall at least once a year and half of people over 75 fall at least once a year.
20% of people over 85 end up in a nursing home after a fall.
Staying active helps and balance exercises help prevent falls. At Fit in Wassenaar we offer free fall prevention courses for home-dwelling residents aged 65+, that are meaningful as well as fun.
Exercise guidelines for the elderly:
Exercise at least 150 minutes per week at moderate or high intensity, spread over several days.
Do exercises for strong muscles and bones at least twice a week, combined with balance exercises.
Avoid prolonged sitting.