In an introduction to the material, Tom Wylie, chief executive of The National Youth Agency, says: "This is a vital time to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle to young people. But the task of doing so is far from easy. The media warns us that we are raising a PlayStation generation, sitting in their rooms munching on junk food.At the same time, the media tells us it isn't safe to let our children play on the streets.
"Youth work, with its informal education approach, dedication to innovation and putting young people's needs first, is ideally placed to encourage and support young people to adopt healthy lifestyle choices. Youth Work Week is a fine opportunity to launch health-related initiatives, projects, games and campaigns.
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