SAFEFOOD has launched a public health initiative across the island of Ireland to emphasise the importance of taking on practical changes for the whole family to help parents combat childhood obesity. The three-year campaign will remind parents about the negative health impacts of excess weight in childhood and how this can impact on a child's quality of life.
Unfortunately, one in four primary school children in Northern Ireland now classified as overweight or obese, which is increasing their risk of health conditions like heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and even cancer later in their life. But it doesn't have to be like this. Making small changes to your children's diet and activity could make big differences to their future health.
If you're reading this, you might be thinking about making changes to your family's lifestyle but unsure where to begin.
Firstly, try the quiz on the right to help find out if your child is at risk of becoming overweight.
* KEEP FAT AT BAY: There are a number of ways to help your children stay fit and healthy