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Fit4Life: Digitally strengthening the health of young families<\/h2><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The “Fit4Life” project – what is it about?<\/h2><\/div>

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\nThe Fit4Life<\/strong> project addresses young families in Munich and helps to promote a healthy lifestyle. The aim is to analyse factors that lead to overweight and obesity – and to learn how to prevent the development of obesity at an early stage. We support families in the first two years after the birth<\/strong> of their first child. The programme relies on a modern, digital solution to provide families with scientifically based information by using the Nebolus app<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/div>What is it about?<\/div><\/div>
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The Fit4Life project uses the Nebolus app to introduce young families to regional health services and provide health information on nutrition, physical activity and sports- and exercise courses. The programme is accompanied by a study.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/div>How does the study work?<\/div><\/div>
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Families will be informed about the study at Harlaching Hospital (Munich) after the birth and can participate if they are interested. The duration of the study is 2 years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/div>Who is involved?<\/div><\/div>
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The TUM School of Medicine and Health, the University of Applied Sciences Fulda, the Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Munich, the Friedrich Schiedel Foundation and the City of Munich.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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More detailed information on the “Fit4Life” programme and the associated study can be found here. Insights into the Nebolus scavenger hunt, in which the young families take part by using the app, are also listed here:<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Why is it important to promote a healthy lifestyle at an early age?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Promoting a healthy lifestyle at an early age is crucial as it has positive long-term effects on physical and mental health. Scientific studies show that habits developed in childhood and adolescence are often carried over into adulthood. Early childhood development in the first 1000 days of life has a key role to prevent overweight and obesity and the associated cardiovascular risks.<\/p>\n

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It has been scientifically proven that early promotion of physical activity, a balanced diet and sufficient sleep is the basis for stable health and can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity.
\nProper nutrition is particularly important during the growth phase, as the body needs essential nutrients during this time in order to develop optimally. A lack of healthy foods or too much sugar and fat in the diet can not only lead to obesity, but also impair cognitive development. Regular physical activity also has a positive effect on motor development, bone health and the immune system. In addition, a healthy lifestyle promotes mental well-being. Exercise stimulates the production of endorphins, the “feel-good” hormones, and helps to reduce stress and anxiety. Children and young people who learn to take care of their health at an early age also develop greater self-confidence and a more positive attitude towards their bodies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How can we measure health?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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“Life’s Essential 8”<\/h4>\n

Among other things, our studies are based on the “Life’s Essential 8”, a concept researched by the American Heart Association (AHA). The “Life’s Essential 8” is a way to identifying cardiovascular risk factors in the whole family in order to prevent diseases such as obesity and overweight. This is part of a preventative approach, as the focus of cardiology since around 2010 has increasingly been on preventing cardiovascular disease rather than just treating it.<\/p>\n

The 8 factors:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The AHA categorizes the risk factors into two main areas: Health determinants<\/strong> and health behaviors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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  1. Health determinants (body values):<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n