Healthy Child (5-11yrs)

The Better Health North Somerset team are here to support parents, carers and families in North Somerset. We have also given some key information below that you may find useful when supporting your children or young people to live healthy, happy lives.

Eating Well in ChildhoodInformation to support your child to eat well during childhoodFind out more about 'Eating Well in Childhood'Save Eating Well in Childhood to favourites

Sirona Support Services for school aged childrenSirona care & health provide a variety of health and support services for school aged children and their families. Follow link toSirona Support Services for school aged children

Healthy steps – step this wayAdvice on meal planning, getting your 5 a day, cutting down on sugar. Follow link toHealthy steps – step this way

The Eatwell guideKnow your food groups.Follow link toThe Eatwell guide

Healthy Lifestyles Advisors: Eat WellThe North Somerset Healthy Lifestyles Advisors can support you to Eat Well with 1-1 or group support available over a…Find out more about 'Healthy Lifestyles Advisors: Eat Well'Save Healthy Lifestyles Advisors: Eat Well to favourites

Families – Eat them to defeat themTry the tips and tricks from Veg Power to encourage children to eat veg.Follow link toFamilies – Eat them to defeat them

British Nutrition Foundation – portion sizeThis webpage gives you simple tips and tools to help you serve the right portion sizes for different ages.Follow link toBritish Nutrition Foundation – portion size

Feed your family for less – budget recipesFeed Your Family post recipes, tips and advice on how to feed your family healthy home cooked food for about £20 a week!Follow link toFeed your family for less – budget recipes

Oral Health in children and young peopleTooth decay is the most common oral disease affecting children and young people in England, yet it is largely preventable.…Find out more about 'Oral Health in children and young people'Save Oral Health in children and young people to favourites

Brush DJBrush DJ is an award-winning, free toothbrush timer app that plays 2 minutes of music to encourage brushing for an effective length of time. Follow link toBrush DJ

Get Active – Better HealthNo matter how much you do, physical activity is good for your body and mind. Adults should aim to be active every day. Some is good – more is better still. A daily brisk walk can give your body a boost, lift your mood and make everyday activities easier. Try these tools, tips and special offers to move more every day.Follow link toGet Active – Better Health

Activities for kids – Healthier Families NHSLots of ideas to get the family moving.Follow link toActivities for kids – Healthier Families NHS

ParkPlayParkPlay is an exciting and engaging physical activity initiative – it’s 90 minutes of free community play, every Saturday in…Find out more about 'ParkPlay'Save ParkPlay to favourites

Couch to 5kCouch to 5K is a running plan for absolute beginners. It was developed by a new runner, Josh Clark, who wanted…Find out more about 'Couch to 5k'Save Couch to 5k to favourites

Go4FreeGo4Free is a physical activity project which aims to increase participation across all age ranges, by providing free passes to…Find out more about 'Go4Free'Save Go4Free to favourites

ParkRunParkRun happens every Saturday morning at 9am. ParkRun is 5K long and take place in parks and open spaces. Junior…Find out more about 'ParkRun'Save ParkRun to favourites

Holiday, Activity, and Food Programmes (HAF)This holiday provision is for primary and secondary school aged children who receive benefits-related free school meals, and not just…Find out more about 'Holiday, Activity, and Food Programmes (HAF)'Save Holiday, Activity, and Food Programmes (HAF) to favourites

Children’s Weight – Healthier Families NHSInfo about weight categories and ways to help your child with their weight.Follow link toChildren’s Weight – Healthier Families NHS

Healthier Families – NHSEasy ways to eat well and move more, plus mental wellbeing tips.Follow link toHealthier Families – NHS

Talking to your child about weight – University of BathA guide for parents/carers of children aged 4 - 11 to help to talk to their children about weight in a positive way. Follow link toTalking to your child about weight – University of Bath