Change4Life

Introducing change4life...

Today at long last Active Edge Solutions is proud to announce it's partnership and support for the change4life campaign.

The change4life campaign is designed to help us all especially our kids, eat better, move more and live longer.

The problem according to Jane Austen was that some things are caught and not taught. In Jane Austen's time wealthy people lived off the fat of the land. Modern lifestyle makes it hard for us to eat healthy food and consequently it is people on tighter budgets that live off the saturated fat of the land. What kind of lessons do your kids learn if they see you being inactive, eating highly saturated fats, snacks, crisps and sweets?

According to the government foresight report, if we carry on at the current rage 9 out of 10 children grow up to have dangerous levels of fat in their bodies. Research has shown that many parents are unware of the risks to their children. Family food consumption is generally underestimated by parents and the amount of family activity is overestimated. It is estimated that 1 in 10 parents realise that their children are overweight or obese. This situation has been called a 'time-bomb'.

This campaign will help our nation to gain a greater understanding of how parents can help their family improve lifestyles and habits for healthier choices which will lead to a better way of life.

8 easy tips to change4life

1. sugar swaps

Swapping sugary snacks and drinks for ones that are low in sugar cane make a huge difference to your kid's calorie consumption

2. meal time

it is important for kids to have regular balanced meals or they may miss out on essential nutrients.

3. me size meal

Growing kids need to eat the right amount for their age.

4. snack check

Many snacks are full of fat, sugar and salt. Keep an eye on the amount of less healthy snacks your kids eat.

5. 5 a day

It's easier than you think go give your kids five protions of fruit and veg every day. Kid portions is roughly a handful of fruit and veg.

6. cut back on fat

Every one knows too much fat is bad, but is not always easy to know where it is hidden.

7. 60 active minutes

Kids need 60 minutes of activity to help them to stay happy and healthy.

8. up and about

Too many long hours before a TV, a computer or video game may mean our bodies don't burn enough fat.

Find lots more tips and ideas to help you kids stay happy, fit and healthy. sign up to Change4life today.

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