Advice for parents on how to get your kids to eat well, move more and live longer.
Is fast food slowing your kids down? Are your kids too sweet on sweets? How often do your kids get stuck in the snack tin? How much time will your kids spend glued to the telly this week?
Eat Well, Move More, Live Longer
Nine out of ten children today could grow up with dangerous amounts of fat in their bodies and it is important that we do something about it.
Making a Change4Life does not need to be difficult. Here are eight top tips:
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Sugar Swaps - swapping sugary snacks and drinks for ones that are lower in sugar can make a huge difference to kids’ calorie intake.
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Meal Time - it is important for kids to have regular, proper meals as growing bodies respond better to routine.
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Snack Check - many snacks are full of the things that are bad for us – sugar, salt, fat and calories. So try and keep a careful eye on how many the kids are having.
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Me Size Meals - even though they are growing, it is important to make sure kids get just the right amount for their age – not too little and not too much.
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5 a Day - It is easier than you think to give your kids five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.
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Cut Back Fat - we all know too much fat is bad for us. But it is not always easy to tell where it is lurking.
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60 Active Minutes - kids need to do at least 60 minutes of activity a day to help them stay happy and healthy.
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Up and About - the way life is today means that most of us spend too long sitting down.
Make a Change4Life
To find out more about the eight top tips, visit the NHS Change4Life website, or download the Top Tips for Top Kids leaflet below.
Join those signed up to the Change4Life movement now and get your free information pack. You can join up online, or telephone 0300 123 4567.
