Nutrition & Health

Guidance on nutrition for active children including hydration, healthy eating and weight management. Articles explain how food fuels exercise and what young bodies need during physical activity.

Cooking with Kids: Eating Healthily Together

Getting kids involved in cooking helps them eat healthier by making nutritious food feel normal and fun from a young age.

Eating for Energy

What your kids eat directly affects their energy levels and ability to stay active, so here's how to fuel them properly.

Five a Day: What Does It Mean for Kids?

Here's what counts toward your child's five-a-day and why potatoes don't make the cut.

Foods That Fuel Active, Growing Bodies

Kids need the right fuel to grow and stay active, so here's what actually works to feed them well.

Fun Facts: How Many Calories Does Exercise Use?

How many calories you burn during exercise depends on your muscle mass, body weight, and the activity, from stair climbing to gardening.

Healthy Fridge and Cupboards

Stock your fridge and cupboards with nutritious foods to help your kids build healthy eating habits that last a lifetime.

Maintaining a Healthy Weight for Kids and Teens

Good eating habits and daily exercise help kids and teens stay healthy and prevent obesity-related health problems down the road.

Measuring Body Mass Index (BMI)

BMI is a simple calculation that compares weight to height to check if someone's in a healthy range, though results can vary for growing kids.

Preventing Dehydration in Kids

Kids can become dehydrated from illness, sweating during sports, or not drinking enough water, here's how to prevent it.

Should Kids Drink Water When Exercising?

Kids lose water through sweat during exercise, so they need to drink water before, during and after activity to stay healthy.

Sport Specific Nutrition

Your active kids need more fuel when they play sports, and a balanced diet beats trendy drinks every time.

The Benefits of Physical Activity

Regular activity helps kids look better, feel more energized, and manage stress right now, not just in the future.

The UK Obesity Crisis: Overweight Children

One in four UK primary schoolchildren are overweight when starting school, and new figures suggest the problem is getting worse.