Easy ways to eat well and move more
Make a change today! Discover healthy recipes, food swaps, nutritional advice, and top tips and activities to help the whole family stay healthy.
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Activities to help kids move more every day
Get your family moving the fun way! Discover easy ideas to help kids stay active, healthy and confident.
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Ideas to eat well
Healthier food swaps
See simple food swap ideas to help cut down on sugar, salt and fat in your and your family's diet – plus easy ways to make a swap when you next shop.
5 A Day
All you need to know about 5 A Day for the whole family, including what counts, portion sizes and easy recipes.
Healthy snacks
Learn how to snack smart with these quick and easy ideas.
A little lunchbox inspiration
Hints and tips for healthier packed lunches, as well as lots of easy-to-prepare recipes your kids will love.
Sugar calculator
It's so easy for sugar to add up throughout the day. Here's a simple way to check how much there may be in your kids' favourite treats.
Keep an eye on your vitamin D
To keep bones and muscles healthy, everyone should consider taking a daily vitamin D supplement in autumn and winter, when we cannot make enough vitamin D from sunlight.
And some people should take them all year round, including children up to the age of 4 and people who are at risk of not getting enough vitamin D.
Just 10 micrograms a day is all you need – it's the same for kids and grown-ups.
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