Key issues
The links between being very overweight and developing preventable diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer have been widely accepted. However, research has shown that many of us aren’t aware of these risks and often believe that we are eating better and being more active than we actually are.
One of the main problems facing families today is trying to fit a healthy lifestyle into the 21st century. Our society has changed considerably over the past few years: there is a greater variety of food options, with unhealthy foods being more readily available and often at a low cost; people are using their cars instead of walking or cycling to work; and many children play on computers or watch television instead of running around outside and taking part in active play.
Fortunately, there are things you can do to help your family achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Here we provide links to useful resources designed to help you get involved in improving your family’s health, including family activities, healthy food ideas and specialist advice from leaders in the field.