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Research shows children who stay a healthy weight tend to be fitter, healthier, better able to learn, and are more self-confident. They’re also much less likely to have health problems in later life.
*However, it should be noted that poor body image is a growing concern among children, and young people. Research shows that over-focusing on weight, can be stigmatising and can have adverse effects on mental-health. For more information, see ‘Eating Disorders‘ under ‘Wellbeing‘.
5 key ways you can help your child maintain a healthy weight:
- be a good role model
- encourage 60 minutes, or more, of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity each day
- keep to child-size portions and eat less processed meals, drinks and snacks
- decrease screen time
- ensure adequate amount of sleep
*see section ‘Importance of Sleep’
To find out more about healthy weight click on this link.
For more information on healthy eating please see the resources below:
For advise on how to plan and choose healthier food options, click here. Eat Well Your Way, allows you to make personalised small, manageable changes to suit your needs and circumstances.
Leaflets (click on the picture to access the leaflet)
Websites / Apps (click on the picture to access the site)
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Video Clips (click on the pictures to view the videos)
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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
