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Don't miss the chance to order your Change4Life snack pack, with money-off vouchers for healthier snacks and stickers for your snack smart kids. Millions of families have already made healthier changes — you can, too!
Did you know sugary drinks are one of the main sources of sugar in children's diets? But don't worry, we've got loads of simple tips and easy drink swaps to help you give your kids lower sugar drinks and prevent tooth decay.
Don't miss the chance to order your Change4Life snack pack, with money-off vouchers for healthier snacks and stickers for your snack smart kids. Millions of families have already made healthier changes – you can, too!
Download our app to see how much salt, sugar and saturated fat is in those family favourites. Get simple swaps to help you cut back on the sugar in your kids' food and drink.
From fun Shake Up games to finding out about sports and active hobbies, here's everything you need to get your family moving. And every 10-minute burst counts towards the 60 minutes of activity kids need each day!
These tasty meal ideas are too good to resist. Get the kids to help you in the kitchen and start whipping up quick and easy dishes everyone will enjoy. Healthy food never tasted better!
Don't miss the chance to order your Change4Life snack pack, with money-off vouchers for healthier snacks and stickers for your snack smart kids. Millions of families have already made healthier changes — you can, too!
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Do you know what's inside this can of cola?
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Make water an exciting alternative by adding a pop of colour. Add fruits like frozen berries, kiwi and apple to make the water taste and look interesting.
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Which of these drinks is the healthiest choice for children?
It's milk! You don't need to worry about the sugar in lower-fat milks as this isn't added sugar.
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The Eatwell Guide is a brilliant idea – it helps you eat a healthy, balanced diet by showing you the different types of foods and drinks we should consume. Simple!
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On average, what percentage of kids' overall sugar intake comes from snacks?
Wow, half of their sugar intake comes from snacks! This shows how choosing healthier snacks could make a big difference.
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We all know too much saturated fat is bad for us. Which foods are kids getting the most sat fat from?
There can be a surprising amount of saturated fat in unhealthy snacks like cakes, biscuits and chocolate! Fish and nuts are actually a great source of healthier fats, and choosing lower-fat milk is a great way to cut back on sat fat.
Our Smart Recipes app has 160 quick, easy and tasty recipes and step-by-step videos, so you're bound to find something that the whole family will love.
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Being active for at least 60 minutes every day is good for you. But do you know why?
In fact, all 3 answers are correct! Being active can help you maintain a healthy weight, improve bone health and boost self-confidence. It also helps keep your heart healthy and team sports help you develop new social skills.
Brings food labels to life and find out what's really inside your food and drink
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Do you know how much of the salt we are eating is already in the foods we buy?
It's not just the salt added to our cooking or at the table that we need to watch out for. Three-quarters of the salt we're eating is already in the foods we buy. These can contain a lot of salt — even if they don't taste salty!
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Which of these everyday items can be high in added sugars?
In fact, there's often added sugar lurking in all these items. Try the Food Scanner app to help you see how much sugar, saturated fat and salt are in everyday food and drink.
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Do you know what's inside this ice cream?
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Watch our video to see what all that sugar looks like!
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Plates and bowls are often bigger these days. Try getting child-sized ones for the kids – it'll make it easier to tell if they're getting the right amount for their 'Me-sized meals'.
