Healthy Lifestyles for Families

A balanced diet provides the necessary nutrients for growth and health. It should include a variety of foods, especially fruit and vegetables.

Aim for at least five servings of fruit and vegetables each day. Variety is key to getting the most nutrients.

A food labeling system using green, amber, and red lights to indicate low, medium, and high levels of salt, fat, and sugar.

Planning meals ahead of time and cooking in bulk saves time and helps ensure healthy eating.

Regular physical activity is crucial for physical and mental health, including heart, lungs, bones, and overall well-being.

Adapting exercise to suit individual needs, including those with disabilities, ensures everyone can benefit from physical activity.

Incorporating movement into daily routines, such as walking or taking the stairs, promotes overall health and well-being.

Physical activity has a positive impact on our mental health, contributing to a sense of well-being and reducing stress.

Activities that encourage interaction and cooperation between individuals, promoting a shared goal and social connections.

Activities where individuals compete against each other to achieve a goal, often involving measuring performance against others.

Adapting activities or rules to suit a person's specific needs, abilities, or preferences.

Encouraging and supporting a person's progress and growth by setting personal goals and striving for improvement.

Pursuing activities as a family, allowing everyone to participate and enjoy a shared experience.

Activities that involve physical movement and coordination, such as swimming, golf, or football.

Activities that encourage individual participation and exploration of interests, such as reading, writing, or watching movies.

Activities that are adapted to be accessible and enjoyable for people with varying physical abilities, often involving specialized equipment or modified rules.

If your child struggles with a particular activity try a different one to find out what they enjoy. Remember, not everyone loves the same sports.

Explore free options first before committing to expensive memberships or classes. Look for local opportunities.

Local libraries often have a directory of activities. They can point you towards local events and clubs.

Talk to your local team or healthcare professionals to find out what activities other children have enjoyed.

Aim for 60 minutes of physical activity each day, broken down into shorter chunks throughout the day.

Keep track of your child's activity levels. Track active minutes or jot down how long they spend being active.

Incorporate movement into daily routines. Take the stairs, walk to school, or dance around the house.

Don't overlook simple things like bath time or playing music. Even small actions can promote physical activity.

Organizations dedicated to encouraging physical activity for people with disabilities.

Programs and initiatives specifically designed to promote physical activity for people with disabilities.

Including physical activity in everyday routines to promote overall health and well-being.

Finding activities that are enjoyable and motivating, leading to greater participation and sustained engagement.

Any activity that gets you moving, raises your heartbeat, makes you a bit sweaty or out of puff.

Aim for 60 minutes of physical activity each day, but you can split it into shorter chunks if needed.

Find an activity your child enjoys, as they are more likely to stick with it.

Use exercise time as family time, schedule it in your diary and stick to it!

Don't be afraid to let your child try new things, even if they seem risky, as long as you follow your doctor’s advice.

Using weights to lift is not required, you can easily use water bottles or cans of beans as alternatives.

Many websites offer free workout routines for everyone, regardless of ability or age.

Don't worry about what you look like or if you are good at it, the most important thing is to be active and have fun.