Promoting well-being

Preventing substance abuse affects the health, well-being and comfort of residents. Effective substance abuse prevention is multidisciplinary and cross-age.

Drugs and gambling - why talk about them?

Alcohol, tobacco and drugs can affect the body and mind more than is often thought. They can cause illness and affect mood, sleep and relationships. Gambling can also cause problems such as stress and money worries. Risk and protective factors are different in different life situations.

Substance abuse prevention starts at home - the role of parents is important

The harms of drugs and gambling often affect the whole family. Parents and carers have a key role to play in supporting the well-being of children and young people. Open discussion, setting limits and the power of example are important protective factors.

In Varkaus, substance abuse prevention work is carried out in schools, educational institutions and in support of families. Everyone has the right to feel well and to be supported if something is bothering them. Multidisciplinary cooperation ensures that support is available in different life situations. Parents are not alone - help and advice is available. There are many adults and professionals in Varkaus who work to ensure that young people have a safe environment in which to grow up. Home | Youth substance abuse education (nuortenpaihdekasvatus.fi)

Substance abuse prevention is an investment in well-being and safety

The harms of substance abuse and gambling are reflected in health care, social services and costs to society. Prevention is cost-effective and efficient when it is based on evidence and multidisciplinary cooperation.

Varkaus has a substance abuse prevention team that includes representatives from the city, the welfare area, organisations, the parish, educational institutions and the police. The work is steered by the Welfare Promotion Board. High-quality preventive work supports the well-being of the whole population - from babies to the elderly.

Prevention contributes to the health and well-being of individuals, families and society as a whole. Substance abuse education in schools is an established part of preventive work with children and young people, as is supporting families and parents in their educational work.

Effective drug prevention work

Varkaus is committed to the PAKKA approach. The Pakka model is a local approach to alcohol, tobacco and gambling prevention. The aim is to limit the availability of age-restricted products, i.e. alcohol, tobacco and gambling. The Pakka approach to drug prevention - THL 

The Pakka model is based on cooperation between the various actors in the municipality, the authorities and local businesses. Local residents are also involved. Varkaus has a PAKKA supply group in the Varkaus region, which also includes Joroinen and Leppävirta. In connection with the PAKKA activities, PAKKA Varkaus Region organised a shopping test in spring 2023. Shopping tests - THL

Support and advice is provided by, among others, the PAKAKAKA (PAKAKAKA).

Preventing substance abuse and gambling problems before they arise | Preventive substance abuse work EHYT ry

Health advice and needle exchange - North Savo hyvinvointialue - Pohjois-Savo (pshyvinvointialue.fi)

Help with substance abuse and addiction problems - Nuortennetti

Where to get help? | Päihdelinkki.fi (paihdelinkki.fi)

Exercise has been shown to have numerous positive effects on physical and mental health. Regular moderate physical activity has also been shown to have beneficial effects in preventing a number of diseases.

Exercise can make you feel better straight away

• improve your mood
• sharpen your thinking
• reduce your feelings of stress
• sleep better

By getting enough exercise, you can get more years of healthy life.

Physical activity prevents, treats and rehabilitates many diseases, including

• many cardiovascular diseases
• type 2 diabetes
• musculoskeletal disorders
• prevents and lowers high blood pressure
• lowers total cholesterol, raises good HDL cholesterol
• some cancers.

In addition, exercise

• helps with weight management
• improves basal metabolism
• helps develop and maintain skeletal, muscular and joint function
• helps older people to live independently and reduces the risk of falls

• Everyday mobility - FAQ Institute
• Adult on the Move - programme
• The effects of mobility - UKK-instituutti
• Sydänliitto: The health benefits of physical activity

Food is one of the basic needs without which we cannot survive. However, enjoying food is much more than just filling up on nutrients, it supports the well-being of both body and mind. Eating together with loved ones or friends also strengthens relationships and social well-being.

A varied and adequate diet provides all the nutrients your body needs. A healthy diet includes a wide variety of foods and dishes in moderation.

A healthy diet has significant effects on physical well-being, such as

• improved immunity
• improved alertness and endurance
• keeping weight under control
• improving the general well-being of the body
• better stress management
• Improved concentration

Of course, good food also puts you in a better mood. Eating can often be a social event that strengthens relationships and boosts mood.

Adequate intake of the right kind of food therefore has an impact on all aspects of human health.

• A health-promoting diet
• Eat well - Consumers' Union
• Exercise and nutrition - UKK-instituutti
• Heart-friendly food - Sydänliitto
• Energising the senior years, nutrition information for older people and their loved ones.

Sleep and rest are essential to counterbalance the stresses of the day. Sleep is the main source of human energy and is equal to endurance, as more than 90% of recovery occurs during sleep. The easiest way to improve your health, well-being and performance is to get more sleep.

Why do we need sleep?

• People sleep primarily for their brains
• to restore the body's energy balance and recharge its batteries
• prevents stress, maintains immunity and fights disease
• restores mental strength and alertness
• helps to deal with emotions
• maintains memory and learning
• prevents depression and memory disorders

The effects of supervision include fatigue, involuntary falling asleep and the associated risk of falling asleep at the wheel. 18 hours of uninterrupted supervision is equivalent to around 0.5 ppm and 24 hours of supervision is equivalent to as little as 1 ppm.

Being alert and vigilant reduces the risk of accidents during physical activity. Adequate recovery time is also important to avoid overuse injuries.

Tips for recovery

Recovering from work stress is both a physical and mental activity. A good analogy for recovery is recharging a battery. A worker who has recovered from stress is more productive at work, takes an active approach and learns new things.

Recovery and recuperation already takes place during the working day, during lunch and coffee breaks. It is also essential to leave work early and take your mind off work, rather than continuing to work at home in the evening. Relaxing, exercising, engaging in leisure activities and meeting friends are all ways of recovering.

• Restorative sleep - MIELI ry
• Enough sleep and rest - Sydänliitto
• The importance of sleep and rest - Centre for Safety at Work
• Uni - Adult on the move

Mental health is an integral part of health and a cornerstone of well-being. Good mental health is an asset that helps us to experience life as meaningful and enjoy life. It helps us to form and maintain relationships, to function as productive and creative members of communities and to feel accepted in communities.

Mental health is shaped by personal growth and development throughout life. It is influenced by many factors: individual characteristics and experiences, social interactions and societal structures, resources and cultural values.

Community values and individual attitudes also have a significant impact on mental health: how mental health disorders are treated, whether people with mental health problems are stigmatised, how people respect each other, how fairness and equality are achieved.

Mental health can be strengthened

The concept of mental health as a resource and a life skill also means that mental health can be strengthened, supported, learned and practised. Key mental health skills include emotional skills, interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills.

Skills also include positivity, a willingness to learn new things, a desire to participate in one's community, and the appropriate resilience and ability to stand up for oneself.Mental health is built in everyday life and through our everyday choices we can influence our own well-being, for example.

• Routines and rhythms of everyday life
• regular eating patterns and healthy nutrition
• taking exercise and physical activity in a way that suits us
• getting enough rest and sleep
• relationships and good times contribute to well-being

• MIELI Finnish Mental Health Association
• Confederation for Mental Health
• Mental Health House
• Mental health information - Blue Ribbon Alliance

Participation in cultural services has been shown to improve people's quality of life, create a sense of community and belonging, and foster a positive atmosphere. Cultural activities also strengthen personal and local identity. For example, culture as a factor in well-being is about making connections, learning new things and discovering one's own strengths. Through cultural activities, people build meaningful everyday lives, are seen and heard, and are encountered as human beings.

Examples of researched health and well-being impacts of arts and culture:

• Dancing improves balance, functional mobility, motor skills and quality of life.
• Art and artistic activities have numerous researched effects on mental well-being and recovery from mental illness.
• Stimulating and inspiring leisure activities such as reading, painting and participating in cultural events can protect against dementia.
• Participation in artistic and cultural activities reduces stress and can protect against mental exhaustion.
• Regular singing can improve the quality of life for people with chronic respiratory diseases.
• Arts and artistic activities can reduce the need for sedatives, painkillers and sleeping pills.
• Listening to music can improve recovery from stroke. For example, music improves the plasticity of the brain during rehabilitation.

(Source used, for example, from Sitra's information card on the impact of arts and culture on health.)

Cultural well-being in Varkaus

In Varkaus, you can participate in cultural activities and engage in art and culture in many different ways.

The Varkaus library offers reading and experiences in the form of traditional books, magazines and various recordings, while the e-library offers audio and e-books and e-journals for reading or listening. The library is a versatile meeting place for people of all ages in Varkaus.

The museums in Varkaus are free of charge. You can visit the exhibitions almost every day, and even when the museums are closed, you can access cultural heritage, information and photos through online services such as piipunjuurella.finna.fi/. You can also cycle to public art or architecture using maps and mobile routes published by the museums. All can be found on the museums' website www.varkaus.fi/museot.

The Soisalo University and other leisure activities offer a variety of cultural activities. Did you know that adults can also start their studies in basic arts in music, dance or visual arts? Or try different courses at the Civic Education Centre. Nowadays, there are also a variety of short courses and activities available if you find it hard to commit to a weekly activity. For the curriculum, lectures and events, visit the website www.soisalo-opisto.fi.

For information on events organised by the city of Varkaus and various cultural institutions, please consult the city's events calendar. The Varkaus Theatre's varied repertoire can be found on its website, where you can also find practical tips for those who want to go to the theatre. And you don't have to go alone if you don't want to. With Teatterikaveri, you go to the theatre as a group!

• The impact of arts and culture on health - information card
• The impact of arts and culture on well-being - information card
• TaikuSydän: What is cultural well-being? video
• WHO report on the health impact of arts and culture
• Research summary: Perspectives on the impact of art and culture

Families with children often have days when time and resources are at a premium. Getting moving, or thinking about it at all, is the most difficult part of fitting exercise into a shared calendar. Getting out together at a local sports centre or park is worthwhile.

On a busy day or week, even a little oxygen is good. In addition, marking a moment of joint exercise on the family calendar makes it a realistic and memorable moment for the family. Exercising with children is also quality time together as a family.

Physical activity fact: Physical activity in the early years has a significant impact on physical activity in later life. An interest in movement is one of the best legacies you can give a child.

Many Finns look to spring for a sense of wellbeing and well-being. Now is a good time to watch the migratory birds

return to their homeland and nature in general is present.

Moon from lark to summer, crescent moon from finch, a little bit of sparrow, not a day of swallow.

This is how the old proverb about the arrival of migratory birds foretells how close we are to summer.

Have you seen migratory birds yet? Do you recognise their sounds?

You can see one or the other, starting in your own backyard. It's also worth looking for new ones in nearby areas.

interesting places.

Migratory birds returning in spring flock especially to lakes, fields and melting ponds.

A PICNIC OUTDOORS, ON THE BALCONY OR EVEN IN THE CHILDREN'S ROOM

A picnic always tastes better, so it's nice to head out for a picnic and have one of our Easter lunches. This morning we had a picnic in a nearby forest. We had a cold pasta salad and some carrot and bean sandwiches we baked ourselves, filled with cold smoked salmon and cream cheese. And for dessert, we munched on the earwax cookies my mom baked yesterday. We also saw a frog burrow on our forest trip, I'll have to go every few days to see if any little tadpoles turn up. It was still quite cold outside though, and we were planning to have another picnic on our glazed balcony on Sunday. https://ninajaminit. vaikuttajamedia.fi/2020/04/10/tekemista-paasiaiseksi/

Spring fun with the kids - a memorable Easter 2023 (peak years)

https://ruuhkavuodet.fi/2022/04/07/kevatpuuhaa-lasten-kanssa-ikimuistoinen-paasiainen-lapsille-202/

Tip of the week 12-13 - Open your senses for spring.

Nature is slowly coming to life, with more light, water dripping from eaves and birds chirping.

Now is a good time to get a sense of spring, for example, on the bridges and nature trail of Kämäri. There you can see the Raven's Crows flitting from rock to rock, and swans gliding in the rapids. With a bit of luck, otters will also make an appearance.

Nature is man's original home. Even small moments in nature are important for our well-being. Be, move and hike in nature and in the forest, and your body and mind will thank you.

Four tips for sensing nature:

1. Stop and take a few deep breaths.

2. Take a few deep breaths and breathe for a few minutes.

3. Close your eyes and listen to the sounds of nature.

4. Hug a tree.

"What shall we eat today?" should be changed to "What would you like to cook?". Children and young people often like to be able to plan the menu and get involved in the kitchen. Doing it yourself is the best way to learn, to get to know different foods and ingredients, and to feel a sense of achievement.

Adults often wonder whether they can give their children a knife to cut vegetables, whether they can use the oven or how messy the kitchen will be after a young chef. However, it is worth encouraging children of all ages to take on different kitchen tasks, because you can only learn by doing. By practising easy tasks and recipes with an adult, you can soon have a real chef living at home. There's bound to be messes, but luckily we have vacuum cleaners and kitchen towels to help.

"The best part was when you could chop your own potatoes with a sharp knife" Martha's cook Elsa 7 years old

Rieskapizza rolls are delicious

Rieskapizza rolls are delicious for lunch or as a snack. You can also wrap them up in a box and take them with you as a snack, for example to the ice-skating rink. The fillings can be adapted to your own taste. Children under school age can spread salsa sauce or sprinkle corn and grated cheese over the top of the pudding. Schoolchildren can make it from start to finish. An adult can still help with the oven if necessary.

https://www.martat.fi/reseptit/rieskapitsarullat/

Riesling pizza rolls, One-pot tactics Outi Mehto, Marttaliitto.jpg

74% of working-age people do not get enough physical activity for their health (Physical Activity Report 2022). The future does not look any better, as declining physical fitness is also reflected in the Move measurements of primary school pupils and the physical fitness scores of conscripts. Immobility and sedentary behaviour in the population as a whole is costing €4.7 billion a year.

Functional capacity is the ability to cope with the activities of daily living that are meaningful and necessary for a person, such as caring for oneself and others in the environment in which one lives.

Physical capacity is precisely the ability to cope with one's daily life and to move and exercise. Sensory functions such as sight and hearing are also often considered to fall within the realm of physical functioning.

So how can we maintain and develop our own physical capacity? Movement is medicine and movement is good for the mind as well as the body. Everyone will find their own preferred way of moving within the limits of their own capacity. It is worthwhile to move in a way that is meaningful, motivating, inspiring and one that produces experiences of success.

Different limitations, illnesses and disabilities will affect the way you find a way of moving.

Any form of exercise and physical activity can be used to maintain one's ability to function. It includes walking, cycling, housework, gardening, mushroom picking, berry picking, taking the stairs, working with both children and pets, or stretching while watching TV. Physical activity has an important role to play in maintaining physical fitness.

Each person has their own needs and requirements for what they want to be able to do physically to feel able and satisfied with their lives, for example, getting out of bed, walking on their own two feet and carrying out everyday tasks. Sight and hearing are enough for some to move from place to place with an assistant. For others, it is important to be able to take part in physically demanding activities.

Everyone can change their own routine one day at a time. Reduce the amount of sitting, break up long periods of sitting. Take the stairs whenever you can. Walk short distances to school, work, hobbies and errands. The importance of maintaining mobility and reducing sedentary behaviour for health and well-being increases with ageing.

Mobility recommendations ukkinstituutti.fi/services/organisational-portal/mobility-recommendations/

The theme of the 2023 Reading Challenge is "Peace and Love". A timely challenge, isn't it? Although it's always topical.

Literacy is understanding what you read and being able to judge what is credible and what is not. Books always give you useful information, but the best thing is that through books you can live along with other people's lives, you can forget the unpleasant things in your own life, even for a moment, and gain a new perspective on your own circles.

There are 30 questions in the challenge and you can choose how many you answer. Please note that you can use one book to answer more than one question at a time and in most of the questions you can choose a digital book instead of a printed one. You do not have to read/listen to the book from start to finish. It is enough to have borrowed the book and think that it is suitable for a particular challenge.

The challenge will not draw any winners for the time being, as only a few percent of those who took part in the challenge want to be entered into the draw. However, everyone can congratulate themselves on completing the challenge and if you tell us, we will congratulate you too!

Take the challenge and have fun!

Reading challenge form

Winter ice and snow increase the risk of slipping. In particular, rapid temperature fluctuations and 'zero' temperatures create the most slippery conditions. In winter, it is therefore particularly important to choose the right footwear and protective equipment to avoid falls and accidents.

Finns suffer a high number of slip and fall accidents, especially in the slippery winter conditions. According to the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), winter slip and fall accidents account for an average of around 4 600 in-patients and an estimated 11 000 out-patients each year. According to the THL, the cost to society of in-patient treatment for accidents caused by winter slips alone averages around €18 million a year. Employers also incur costs when a worker has to take sick leave as a result of a slip accident.

Slip-and-fall accidents happen to people of all ages. Anyone can slip, even a car driver is a walker for at least part of the journey. Older people tend to suffer more serious injuries than younger people because their bodies are more fragile and less resistant to shock. Falls are not recorded as road accidents.

Pedestrian anticipation, winter footwear suitable for the weather, CE-marked anti-skid devices and good maintenance of footpaths prevent slip-and-fall accidents. The best footwear for grip is footwear with a low, wide heel. When choosing studded shoes or slip-resistant shoes, choose them according to their intended use. Your choice will depend on factors such as where you move most and what features are most important to you. When choosing slip-resistant shoes, make sure they are the right size, do not restrict movement, stay firmly in place and are easy to remove if necessary.

The UKK Institute has listed 10 ways to prevent falls:

- Regular and varied exercise

- Use of good footwear

- Regular and regular use of walking shoes

- Use of safe walking shoes

- Keeping your yard and surroundings safe

- Eating and drinking regularly and in a varied way

- Adequate intake of vitamin D

- Avoiding heavy alcohol consumption

- Taking care of your health

- Taking up-to-date medication

www.voimaavanhuuteen.fi

www.luustoliitto.fi

For many people, the days between Christmas and Christmas Day mean relaxing together, just like Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. So it's a good time to recharge your batteries and get outdoors.

Listening to music, reading a book under the blanket, playing board games, taking a nap, watching Christmas TV, knitting, etc. can be good ways to relax. Treats are also allowed.

Light oxygen breaks and outdoor activities in winter weather will refresh your mind and melt away the Christmas jitters. If you're looking for something a little more active to do outdoors, skiing and ice-skating are excellent options, as well as downhill skiing on a bobsleigh, sledge or slide.

The second floor of the Varkaus City Library is home to a lending library, where you can borrow winter sports equipment with a library card. During the library's opening hours, you can search and select the equipment you need and then borrow it at the lending desk. The loan period is always two weeks. You can browse the selection of equipment on the lending library's website.

LINK TO THE LENDING LIBRARY

Eating together is not a given nowadays, but it's something you should do!

Eating together gives a sense of rhythm to the day and a chance to relax. Regular meals with familiar things are comfortable for the child and create a sense of security. Enjoy each other's company. Your child needs regular healthy food for growth and development. A young child cannot eat much in one meal, so snacks play an important role. A regular meal rhythm keeps the mind alert and the child energetic throughout the day. Putting food on display builds appreciation for food. A basic sandwich is more fun for a child when you put eyes and a mouth on it. A variety of fun snacks will spice up everyday life and inspire children to try new flavours.

Involve your children in deciding what to eat and in preparing the snack. Children are encouraged to try new things when they can practice small food activities on their own and explore different foods in a leisurely way. Sometimes it can be fun to eat snacks somewhere other than at the table. Build a hut with your children and eat your snack there. In winter, snacks can be fun on a snow castle. A change of scenery is refreshing and evokes positive emotions. Afterwards, "normal" eating feels nice again.

There is a certain amount of excitement in the life of a family with children, and it's okay to get excited at the table. When the child enjoys eating, the food tastes better too!

• Fun snacks for kids

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It's very common to react to life changes with sleep. Even if the changes are positive, they can still keep you awake. We also have our own individual predisposing factors to insomnia, and the other stressors in our lives vary greatly. But sleep is vital to our well-being, so it's worth nurturing. The mechanism of insomnia is overstimulation, caused by our own behaviours and patterns of thinking. Our thoughts and beliefs are linked to different emotional states which, in the worst case, start to affect our sleep. Insomnia often manifests itself either as difficulty falling asleep or as numerous awakenings during sleep, symptoms that are caused by overstimulation. Overstimulation can sometimes be "left on", perpetuated by our own beliefs, attitudes and emotions.

Child sleep challenges - tips to help parents cope - The Advisory Family

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Get busy!

Hobbies have been shown to be important for mental wellbeing. Varkaus offers a wide range of activities for people of all ages. For example, all schools offer activities for children and young people. For more information on free activities, visit the MY STORY project' s MY STORY page.

Guided activities in a large group are not suitable for all times or situations, and are not always possible, for example because of where you live or your family's financial situation. In such cases, the solution may be to find another way of doing it, for example at home.

Harrastakotona.fi is an online activity site for children and young people. The site offers a wide range of activities, art and cultural experiences, easily and free of charge. The website provides advice and ideas for trying out and practising art. The easy-to-use site features a selection of art themes ranging from parkour to circus, music to crafts and comics to dance. Children can explore the site on their own or with a parent.

The website is produced by the Finnish Association of Children's Cultural Centres, PiiPoo Cultural Centre and Verso Children's Cultural Centre in cooperation with several children's cultural centres.

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Autumn holidays - let's go on an excursion!

The autumn holidays are a time for the whole family to explore the forests and nature trails of the local countryside. The autumn holidays are a time when nature is at its most colourful. Children and adults alike enjoy the brown. In fact, it's easier to get outdoors in autumn than in summer. This is due to the cooler weather. Autumn air is fresh and easy to breathe. And with the right clothing, you can be safe from rain and wind.

Nature is also an incentive to get out and about. We move more briskly in nature than indoors without realising it, even though it feels lighter. There are many ways to get out into nature. When you move and spend time in nature, its smells, sounds, visual and physical sensations create a holistic, multi-sensory experience of well-being, the effects of which are felt long after you have left the outdoors.

Nature has a calming and well-being-enhancing effect on people. In the midst of dark news, uncertainty and sad world events, nature has a lot to offer us humans. Being outdoors and in the peace and quiet of nature are free ways to nurture our mental wellbeing and prevent mental health problems. Even a day trip to the countryside can take your mind off the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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The aim of the family leave reform is to ensure that family leave is shared equally between parents. It will mean that many more mothers of babies will return to work in the future. The reform requires a new kind of support for breastfeeding and concrete action to enable parents of babies to work. Breastfeeding and family leave reform in a YLE news bulletin - Breastfeeding Support Association

The benefits of breastfeeding for the child

Breastfeeding protects the baby from infections. Research has shown that full breastfeeding reduces the incidence of ear infections, hospital visits for respiratory and intestinal infections, etc. Breastfeeding provides moderate protection against asthma, atopic dermatitis and cot death. Breastfed children also appear to have lower rates of celiac disease, necrotizing enterocolitis (a severe intestinal disease of premature infants) and childhood leukaemia, and later obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. Among other things, breast milk is rich in a variety of lactic acid bacteria, which help a child's gut to develop the best possible bacterial population.

Benefits of breastfeeding | Naistalo | Terveyskylä.fi (terveyskyla.fi)

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As autumn arrives, the weather cools down and even the evenings get darker earlier. There seems to be more rain too. It's easy to freeze inside in front of the screen.

Get away from the screen for a while and enjoy some family time outside. Children are easily excited by the little things and enjoy doing them with their parents. The forest is now a wonderful place to see the colours of the trees. Take your children on a walk in the woods to see the signs of autumn and look for the "treasures" together. It's easy to take the children along, for example, when you're raking. What could be better than making piles of leaves and jumping in them! In rainy weather, it's fun to put on your walking shoes and jump in water puddles. And when the evenings get darker, you can play outside with torches, for example. When out and about, it's also a good idea to remember to make yourself visible in traffic with reflectors and lights!

Even something that seems mundane can be the highlight of a child's day!

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The aim of school meals is to support the well-being and health of children and young people. A varied meal helps to maintain a good level of alertness during the school day and encourages healthy eating habits. It also provides an opportunity to learn good eating habits.

The school lunch includes a main course with side dishes, salad or grated vegetables, salad dressing, crisp bread (soft bread at least once a week) and drinks. The meat used in Varkaus school meals is 100% domestic. A school lunch prepared according to the plate model covers about one third of the daily nutritional needs. It is therefore important that the rest of the energy intake is taken care of at home. In addition to the school lunch, schoolchildren need a daily breakfast, afternoon snack, dinner and evening meal.

The Eating and learning together school meals guidelines include guidance on the organisation of school meals, cooperation within the school and with homes, and monitoring and evaluation of activities.

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What is important to you in everyday life? What makes you feel good? How can you make a difference to your health and well-being?

Everyday life is full of demands. You should move more, but you don't have the time. And when you do, you don't bother. And even when you do, you don't really want to, because exercise is not your thing. Did you know that you can get the right physical activity advice for your life in your local community? If you need more exercise in your everyday life or if your health needs a lifestyle change, then this is for you. It is an inspiring, accessible and free advice service to help you make physical activity part of your everyday life. With physical activity advice, no one imposes exercise requirements on you, you decide for yourself. A physical activity counsellor walks alongside you, supporting you, talking to you and finding solutions together. Exercise advice is always personalised, so the service is tailored to your needs. The aim of physical activity advice is to improve your overall well-being.