{"id":39,"date":"2022-01-28T10:57:56","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T10:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/na\/mhwbpandc\/?page_id=39"},"modified":"2022-03-07T16:00:35","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T16:00:35","slug":"food-and-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/na\/mhwbpandc\/wellbeing\/food-and-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Food and Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

North Ayrshire Fairer Food Community Food Places – Google My Maps<\/a><\/p>\n

Research shows children who stay a healthy weight tend to be fitter, healthier, better able to learn, and are more self-confident. They\u2019re also much less likely to have health problems in later life.<\/p>\n

*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<\/em><\/strong>‘ under ‘Wellbeing<\/strong><\/em>‘.<\/p>\n

5 key ways you can help your child maintain a healthy weight:<\/p>\n