Change4Life for families

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Bodies weren't made to sit. Kids need to walk, jump, run and move to be healthy.

Find easy ways to get them up and about1 / 8
60 active minutes

Kids need 60 minutes of physical activity every day to stay strong and healthy.

See some ideas to keep them active2 / 8
5 A DAY

It can be tricky getting your kids to eat at least 5 portions of fruit & veg every day.

Find easy ways to get 5 A DAY3 / 8
Meal time

Eating regular, healthy meals your kids are more likely to get the nutrients they need.

Find recipes for easy, healthy meals4 / 8
Snack check

We probably snack more than we realise, and kids love the ones that are full of fat and sugar.

See our ideas for healthier snacks5 / 8
Me-size meals

Kids only need to eat portions that match their size - kid-sized meals.

Find out more about portion sizes6 / 8
Cut back on fat

We all know too much fat is bad for us, but not always where it lurks.

Read our easy tips for cutting back on fat7 / 8
Sugar swap

Excess sugar can mean excess energy, leading to stored fat in the body.

Try our simple sugar swaps8 / 8

Making a Change4Life doesn't need to be difficult. With a little help, it can be really rewarding and fun.

Change4Life has loads of small, easy steps you can make to help put you and your family happily on your way – try them all!

The kids can create their very own cookbooks with our cookbook tool. Is the next Jamie or Nigella in your family?

We've got over 100 fun activities to keep your kids up and about - and it's easy to find the perfect one with our fun generator!

Eating 5 portions of fruit and veg a day is vital. Watch our guide on what and how much counts.

Want a fun way to get the kids on their feet more? Our tool is full of ideas to help keep them on their toes.

Need help with getting the kids' portion sizes right? Our fact factory can get you started.

Keep the kids entertained with their very own Change4Life colouring sheet.

How are the kids? Are they active enough and eating the right stuff? Find out instantly when you join.

Its never too early to get your baby on the right path to a healthy and happy future. Get started now!

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