The UK Food, Diet, and Obesity Committee’s recent report highlights the urgent need for systemic change to support healthier diets and tackle the rising obesity crisis, especially among children.
For councils and HAF providers, there are actionable steps to take in response to these recommendations:
Educate and Inspire: Incorporate nutrition-focused activities in holiday clubs. Educate kids on balanced diets and how to make healthy choices. Practical, fun lessons can empower children with lifelong skills.
Offer Nutritious Takeaways: After each session, provide kids with a takeaway – a hands-on recipe, a healthy snack pack, or a colourful info card on nutrition. Working with partners like us allows clubs to deliver impactful resources and takeaways that resonate beyond the program (click here to see more info on our healthy lifestyle publications and why councils use them).
Promote Access to Healthy Foods: Advocate for better access to nutritious food within your local area. This might include collaborating with local food banks, stores, or community initiatives that make affordable fruits, vegetables, and snacks available to families.
Make Health Fun: From mini-cooking classes to taste tests, engaging activities can make children excited about healthy food. Consider integrating weekly “healthy food challenges” to keep kids invested and learning.
By taking these proactive steps, councils and holiday club providers can contribute to positive change, encouraging healthier lifestyles for young people. The recent government recommendations provide a roadmap for creating a healthier, more accessible food environment for the next generation, see more here; https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/698/food-diet-and-obesity-committee/news/203372/food-diet-obesity-committee-report/?s=08
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