Lifestyle Programmes

NU-LITE (New U through Lifestyle Intervention using Technology Empowerment) is a 12-week community weight management programme designed by dietitians to help you build healthier habits and manage your weight. 

Why join NU-LITE?
With NU-LITE, you will gain personalised guidance and practical skills to make weight management easier and more sustainable:

• Dietitian-led support: Learn from experienced dietitians who guide you step by step
• Progress tracking via a mobile app: Stay motivated with daily check-ins and tracking tools
• Online workshops with playback recordings: Flexible learning at your own pace
• Behavioural rewards system: Collect rewards as you build healthier habits

Registration for the next intake is now open. Sign up today!

Who is eligible?

• Singapore citizens/ permanent residents 
• Aged 21 to 60 with a BMI ≥23 kg/m² or 61 to 70 years with BMI ≥27.5 kg/m²
• Comfortable using a smartphone
• Able to commit to the full 12-week programme 

Programme Fee: $30 (includes access to the pro version of nBuddy app)
Contact Us: [email protected] 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many sessions are there? 
   The programme consists of four online workshops. There will be playback recordings if you are unable to attend the scheduled sessions.


2. What happens if I miss a session?
   If you are unable to attend a scheduled session, playback recordings are available. However, you are highly encouraged to join the live workshops to get the most out of them.


3. Why is there a programme fee?
   This is to ensure participants remain committed to the programme, and offset operational costs. All participants who complete the programme successfully can redeem up to $20 in vouchers.


4. Why do I need a mobile phone?
   The programme uses a dedicated mobile app to track your weight, diet and calorie intake.


5. Can I join the programme if I have a chronic condition?
   Individuals with the following conditions are not suitable for the programme: 
   • Type 1 diabetes
   • Chronic kidney disease
   • Liver cirrhosis
   • Heart failure/recent heart procedure
   • Recent stroke (within six months)
   • Active cancer/cancer in remission
   • Pregnant women
   For participants with other prevailing medical conditions, eligibility and acceptance is subject to NUHS’ final decision.
   
   

6. Why is the BMI requirement higher for those aged 61 to 70 years?
   For older adults, especially those with frailty, losing weight too quickly can be risky. A higher BMI requirement helps to mitigate that.

   Results may vary by individual. The NU-LITE programme is designed to support participants in building sustainable lifestyle habits. 

Wise and Well is a programme developed by the JurongHealth Campus' Allied Health team aims to empower you with the knowledge and skills to take the first steps to make simple lifestyle changes. In this 3-month programme, dietitians, physiotherapists and occupational therapists will work with participants to reduce risk factors of chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol levels.

You will be able to increase your knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

• Lifestyle management
• Physical activity & falls prevention
• Stress & sleep management
• Healthy eating
• Time management & problem solving
• Goal setting

The programme includes interactive activities such as:

• Learning how to choose healthy options at the hawker centre
• Virtual supermarket
• Exercising together
• Setting individual goals
• Mindfulness techniques

Registration for the programme is now open. Sign up today!