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The vision is to encourage an environment and society where individuals, families, whanau and communities are supported to eat well, live physically active lives, and maintain a healthy body weight. The HEHA strategy recognises that to improve nutrition, increase physical activity and reduce obesity, the work needs to be wide-ranging. Input and collaboration is needed at all levels – (national, regional), in the community and homes - and across all sectors.</p> <p>For application and flyer information on Oranga Kai Oranga Pumau <a href="../../../services/maori_health.shtml">click here</a>.</p> <h3>Key Messages</h3> <ul> <li> Eat a variety of nutritious foods</li> <li>Eat less fatty, salty, sugary foods</li> <li> Eat more vegetables and fruits</li> <li>Fully breastfeed infants for at least six months</li> <li>Be active every day for at least 30 minutes in as many ways as possible</li> <li>Add some vigorous exercise for extra benefit and fitness</li> <li>Aim to maintain a healthy weight throughout life</li> <li>Promote and foster the development of environments that support healthy lifestyles.<strong><br> </strong></li> </ul> <p>Check out <a href="../maunga/media_releases.shtml">Project Maunga</a> - Taranaki DHB's new facilities redevelopment</p> <p class="small-font">Last updated: Wednesday, September 8, 2010 </p> </div> </div>  <link href="../3col_leftNav.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /> <title>