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:

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 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