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 The Eatwell plate by the NHS suggests the different types of food we need to eat, in what proportions, to have a healthy and balanced diet. The plate applies to most people, not matter if they are vegetarian, healthy weight or overweight, but not children under 2 because they have different nutritional needs.  It’s good to try and keep to these guidelines, but that doesn’t have to be every meal.  Eating healthily is about eating the right amount of food for your energy needs.  In UK most adults are overweight or obese. Home What is obesity?

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There are may ways to get active, but they don’t have to be tiring and straining tasks. They can be fun:  Going on a bike ride.  Go to the park with mates.  Learning Martial Arts.  Going swimming.  Throwing a ball and catching it. Or simple:  Walking to school.  Riding a bike to school.  Playing football.  Taking the stairs.  Going for a walk-even if you’re walking the dog.  Using public transport. Home You don’t have to do 60 minutes at once, you can always do 10 minute chunks.

 There are many non-physical ways to make you feel good and are good for you. Such as:  Relaxing or meditating.  Smiling – this tells your brain you are happy.  Listening to your favourite song.  Spending time with friends.  Good night’s sleep.  Lying out in the sun.  Taking a nap.  Giving a cat or dog love and attention.  Laughing.  And finally spending time with family. Home

 If your BMI (Body Mass Index) is between 30 and 40, you are considered obese.  If your BMI is over 40, you are considered very obese. Also known as ‘morbidly obese’. Home