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Mix and match from our list of great ideas to help keep kids happy with healthier lunches that are simple and tasty.
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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.
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After school, swap biscuits, sweets and chocolate muffins for healthier snacks like fruit and chopped veggies, plain rice cakes, toast with lower-fat spread or a fruited teacake.
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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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Watch our video to see what all that sugar looks like!
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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.
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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.
Food Facts
Set a regular healthy snack time for mid-morning and afternoon when the kids are home. It helps train their bodies to know regular food is coming, making them less likely to reach for unhealthy choices. Make at least one snack count towards their
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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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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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Food Facts
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!
Food Facts
Swap sugary drinks like fizzy drinks, energy drinks and juice drinks for lower-fat milks, water, sugar-free or no added-sugar drinks.
