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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.

Keep active at home

Indoor activities for kids

We have loads of family-friendly ideas to help you keep the kids entertained and active even when you can't get outside.

Stay healthy

5 A Day

All you need to know about 5 A Day for the whole family, including what counts, portion sizes and easy recipes.

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Three bears breakfast recipe

Adding fruit to porridge really livens it up – and contributes to your 5 A Day.

Pua and the Coconut Harvest

It's time to harvest coconuts for the winter ahead. How many can you collect? Get moving with this indoor-friendly burst of fun!

A little lunchbox inspiration

Hints and tips for healthier packed lunches, as well as lots of easy-to-prepare recipes your kids will love.

Kristoff and Anna's Snowball Volleyball

Can you keep the snowball balloon in the air? This 10-minute game is a great way to stay active indoors!

Healthier snacks

Be snack smart with these quick and easy ideas.

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.

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.

Accessible activities

For kids to lead a healthy lifestyle they need to move as much as possible – and if they have additional needs, this is just as important.

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.

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.

Read more about vitamin D

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