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| Making a Change4Life doesn't need to be difficult. With a little help, it can be really rewarding and fun! Here are some suggestions for small, easy, steps you can make to help put you and your family happily on your way. |
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| Here are some great ways to Change4Life. Try them all! |
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| 1. Sugar Swaps: |
| Swapping food and drink with added sugar for options that are lower in sugar or sugar-free. |
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| 2. 5 A DAY: |
| Making sure kids eat at least five portions of a variety of fruit and veg every day. |
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| 3. Meal Time: |
| Making time for regular meals to help avoid unhealthy eating habits. |
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| 4. Snack Check: |
| setting a limit on the number of snacks and treats kids have each day. |
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| 5. Me Size Meals: |
| Making sure kids eat the right sized portions for their age and size. |
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| 6. Cut Back Fat: |
| Taking simple steps to eat less fat by comparing food labels, swapping certain foods for others and changing the way food is cooked and prepared. |
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| 7. 60 Active Minutes: |
| # Making sure kids do at least 60 minutes of physical activity - like playing outside, walking or swimming - every day. |
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| 8. Up and About: |
| Limiting 'sitting down' activities, like watching TV or playing computer games, and encouraging kids to do something more active. |
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| The Fitness Industry Association supports Change4Life. To maintain a healthy lifestyle we need to eat well and move more. So why not join the many families who are already making changes designed to help them live healthier and longer lives? |
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| For more information on Change4Life visit www.nhs.uk/Change4Life or call 0300 123 4567. |
