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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.

It's time to Shake Up your summer!

Characters from Lightyear, Encanto, Marvel and Frozen

Try a Shake Up game today

Our free 10 Minute Shake Up games are back to blast your kids off the sofa this summer, with a little help from some of their favourite Disney characters. Play with friends and family, anytime, anywhere!

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Find the perfect sports and activities

Stumped for sports to try? At a loss for new activities? Answer 3 quick questions and we'll suggest the best options for you!

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Be the first to hear about our exciting prize draw, new recipes and ways to stay active over the summer! Plus loads more tips, tools and advice to help you eat well and move more.

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Explore more ideas

Black Panther's Warrior Jump

Have you got what it takes to leap as fast and fiercely as Black Panther?

Miracle apple and banana muffins

Muffins are very easy to make, and they're perfect for breakfast or a snack on the go.

5 A Day

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

Lunch recipes

These quick, easy and varied recipes are the perfect way to make every lunch something to look forward to.

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.

Isabela's Flower Petal Pass

Can you keep up with amazing Isabela?​

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.

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.

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.

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
Download the Get the free NHS Food Scanner app on Google Play