Manitoba youth health survey reveals teen activity trends
About 34,000 Manitoba students in Grades 9 to 12 answered questions on physical activity diet leisure time and use of tobacco alcohol or illegal drugs. The Youth Health Survey shows activity drops from 50 percent in Grade 9 to 41 percent in Grade 12 with females less active than males. Twenty one percent overall are current smokers and only four percent meet fruit and vegetable guidelines.
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Manitoba to toughen penalties for underage drinking
Manitoba government will introduce stringent penalties for those who facilitate or participate in underage drinking and will boost youth health efforts. The Youth Health Survey funds Life Skills Training for elementary students, supports healthy eating with a breakfast program, increases tobacco sale penalties to minors, and schedules a summer summit to curb underage drinking while reviewing new fines. Minister Jim Rondeau states health and well being of young Manitobans is a government priority as the Healthy Child Committee of Cabinet advances its work.
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