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1. Do an hour of activity every day
Children need at least 60 minutes of activity each day. There are many ways to get them active, including being active as a family, learning how to get them motivated, and coaching sport teams.
2. Choose water as a drink
Water is the best thirst-quencher you can give kids. In contrast, sugary drinks are not only unhealthy but actually make children thirstier.
3. Eat more fruit and vegetables
Research shows that kids aren’t eating enough fruit and vegetables. Find out about the benefits of eating fruit and vegetables and learn some simple ways to incorporate them into everyday meals.
4. Turn off the TV or computer and get active
Two hours a day. That’s the recommendation for the maximum time kids should be in front of a small screen (TV, computer or whatever’s the latest thing). There’s no need to be a spoilsport about it, but setting limits brings real benefits.
5. Eat fewer snacks and select healthier alternatives
Snacking happens when kids are hungry. If they’re hungry you need to have healthy snacks on hand. You can also work on feeding them up so they don’t get so hungry.
Find out more
Healthy Kids poster and useful fact sheets for tips and ideas for supporting healthy lifestyles for children.
