Research shows children who stay a healthy weight tend to be fitter, healthier, better able to learn, and more self-confident. They’re also much less likely to have health problems in later life.
Steps for success – Here are 5 key ways you can help your child maintain a healthy weight:
- be a good role model
- encourage 60 minutes, and up to several hours, of physical activity a day
- keep to child-size portions
- eat healthy meals, drinks and snacks
- less screen time and more sleep
To find out more about healthy weight click on this link.
For more information on healthy eating please see the resources below:
Leaflets (click on the picture to access the leaflet)
Websites / Apps (click on the picture to access the site)
Click on At home button
Video Clips (click on the pictures to view the videos)
E-Learning
Helplines
If you are affected by any of the materials please contact:-
British Nutrition Foundation
Telephone: 020 7557 7930 Email: postbox@nutrition.org.uk
Beat Eating Disorders
Helpline: 0808 801 0677 Youthline: 0808 801 0711 (365 days a year 2pm–8pm during the week, and 4pm–8pm on weekends and bank holidays or one-to-one web chat.
Diabetes UK
Call 0141 212 8710, Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm Email: helpline.scotland@diabetes.org.uk
