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Easy ways to eat well and move more

Welcome to the new home of Change4Life. We have a new name and look, but don't worry – we're still here to help you and your family eat better and move more.

Download the free NHS Food Scanner app

A speedy scan of your family's favourite products reveals a range of healthier swaps for next time you shop.

It's as easy as scan, swipe, swap!

Download the Food Scanner on the Apple App Store
Get the Food Scanner on Google Play
The nutrient data provided in the app is supplied by Brandbank and FoodSwitch

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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!

Play a 10 Minute Shake Up game

Have you tried our Disney, Pixar and Marvel inspired play-along games? Shake Up activities are fun for all the family – and a great way for kids to keep moving!

Mental wellbeing tips for parents

Every Mind Matters has tips and practical advice to help parents look after their children's and their own mental health.

Lunchbox inspiration

See our easy, varied recipes to make up a delicious lunchbox, plus loads of great tips and ideas to help keep things simple and stress-free.

Give the family a fruit and veg boost!

Choose one of our Fruit and Veg Boost plans to help you and the kids get to 5 A Day. Enjoy 4 weekly emails packed full of useful hints, meal ideas, tips and practical shopping advice.

Jungle Jig with Nala and Simba

Get moving with this 10-minute burst of fun! Can you move to your own jungle beat?

Breakfast recipes

Whether a quick bite before school or something fancier at the weekend, a healthier breakfast is a great start to any day.

Which new sports should I try?

Answer 3 quick questions to discover the sports and activities perfect for you.

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.

Video: Try the NHS Food Scanner app

The free NHS Food Scanner app now gives you swap suggestions, which means finding healthier choices for your family is easier than ever! Download the app today.

Keep an eye on your vitamin D

It's that time of year when we cannot make enough vitamin D from sunshine.

To keep bones and muscles healthy, it's best to take a vitamin D supplement every day between October and early March. 

Vitamin D supplements are available from most pharmacies, supermarkets and other retailers. Just 10 micrograms a day is all you need – it's the same for kids and grown-ups.

Read more about vitamin D

Get the free NHS Food Scanner app

Start finding healthier swaps today!

Download the Get the free NHS Food Scanner app on the App Store
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