If your child is a healthy weight, there’s lots you can do as a parent to help them stay a healthy size as they grow.
Research shows children who stay a healthy weight tend to be fitter, healthier, better able to learn, and more self-confident. They’re also much less likely to have health problems in later life.
Children whose parents encourage them to be active and eat well are more likely to stay a healthy weight and grow up healthy.
Check their BMI every now and then using using our BMI calculator to make sure they stay in the healthy range.
Get healthy as a family
Any changes to your child's diet and lifestyle are much more likely to be accepted if they involve the whole family.
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Children are weighed and measured at school. The information is used by the NHS to plan and provide better health services for children.
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One of the best ways to instil good habits in your child is for you to be a good role model.
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There's a recommended timetable for routine childhood vaccinations. This timetable has been worked out to give children the best chance of developing immunity against common, but potentially deadly, diseases.
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Children, just like adults, should aim to eat five or more portions of fruit and vegetables everyday.
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