What is ActNow BC? And why? And who is it for? Simply, ActNow BC is the health promotion platform that is helping British Columbians live healthier lives by being more physically active, eating better foods, living tobacco free and making healthy choices in pregnancy.

Why? Because 51% of BC adults don't get enough exercise for health benefits. Because three in five men and four in five women don't eat enough fruits and vegetables. Because despite the fact that we have the lowest smoking rates in Canada, nearly 6000 British Columbians still die every year from smoking-related illnesses. And because every year, between 200 and 300 babies are born in towns and cities around the province with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

The chronic diseases that are linked to physical inactivity, poor nutrition, tobacco use and alcohol use during pregnancy impact our quality of life, and cost the health care systems billions of dollars each year.

ActNow BC is for everyone.

Click on the links at the left for ideas on how to be more active, eat healthier foods, live tobacco free and avoid alcohol use in pregnancy. ActNow BC!