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Making menopause manageable: how healthy habits can help

As World Menopause Day approaches on 18 October, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting how simple lifestyle choices – particularly around nutrition, physical activity and sleep – can make a real difference to women’s health and wellbeing during perimenopause and menopause. Half of the world’s population will experience menopause, and around eight in ten women report troublesome symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and brain fog. This year’s theme, ‘Lifestyle Medicine’, shines a light on how everyday habits can help manage symptoms and support long-term health. Dr Hannah McCourt

Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt MLA announces newly revised Nutritional Standards for food served to staff and visitors in Northern Ireland across Health and Social Care settings

Newly revised Nutritional Standards have been announced today, applying to all facilities that serve food or beverages within Health and Social Care (HSC) settings in Northern Ireland. The aim is to create a healthier eating environment for staff and visitors, while setting an example for the wider public sector. The Standards were first introduced in 2017 and last updated in 2022. They have been jointly developed by the Public Health Agency (PHA), the Food Standards Agency (FSA), Safefood and Health and Social Care (HSC) to ensure healthier food is consistently available across hospital and

Making healthier choices campaign evaluation 2021-2022

The Making healthier choices campaign evaluation provides post campaign evaluation results based on the findings from a quantitative survey with a representative sample of the adult population.

Promoting healthier food and drink - A good practice guide for physical activity leaders and sports coaches

This guide aims to provide physical activity leaders and sports coaches with advice on healthier food and drink options in settings where physical activity or sport is taking place or is promoted.

 

Nutrition webinars flyer

This flyer was produced by the Public Health Dietitians Group (PHDG) Northern Ireland in partnership with the PHA.

Oral nutrition support - resources for patients, carers and healthcare professionals

This collection of resources was developed by the Northern Ireland Formulary Implementation Group.

Nutritional standards for catering in health and social care for staff and visitors

Updated Nutritional Standards have been announced today, designed to make the food on offer for staff and visitors in hospital cafés and restaurants, vending and retail outlets healthier.

Folic acid and Vitamin D guidelines for health professionals

Folic acid and Vitamin D guidelines for health pofessionals.

Folic acid and Vitamin D guidelines for health pofessionals.

Eatwell guide

This poster shows graphically how much of each of the following food groups we should eat for a healthy, balanced diet: fruit and vegetables; potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates; dairy and alternatives; beans, pulse.

This poster shows graphically how much of each of the following food groups we should eat for a healthy, balanced diet: fruit and vegetables; potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates; dairy and alternatives; beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins; and oils and spreads.  

Healthy breaks for pre-school children poster (English and Irish translation)

Poster explaining why a healthy break is important.

Poster explaining why a healthy break is important. 

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