Young people - Links - Wandsworth Council

Links

Interactive healthy eating websites:

www.diettracker.co.uk- Register with this site and you can keep an online record of your daily food intake.
www.welltown.gov.uk - For Ages 5-7
www.galaxy-h.gov.uk - For Ages 7-11
www.lifebytes.gov.uk - For Ages 11-14
www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk - For Ages 14-16
www.childrendevelopmentinfo.com/health_safety/nutrition.shtml - Straight talking sensible advise for parents who know their kids need to eat more healthy foods.
www.eatwell.gov.uk - Some general facts about what teenagers should be eating and avoiding.
www.5aday.nhs.uk- A fun site from the NHS with information for families and teens on how to eat more fruit and vegetables.
www.kidnetic.com/parents/ - An American site but worth a look as its got really useful information for parents on how to get kids to eat more healthy food and do more exercise.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/5081964.stm- The government's food watchdog is pushing for a ban on TV commercials advertising junk food before 9pm watershed. What do you think??

Physical activity links:

www.bhfactive.org.uk - British Heart Foundation Website information on physical activity, healthy lifestyles.
info@moveit.org - MOVE IT Children's Fitness Organisation. Delivering physical activity breakfast clubs in Wandsworth Schools.
www.lhsp.org - Healthy Schools Programme. Information on Wandsworth Healthy Schools Scheme.
www.gambado.com - Children Play Centres for under 11s
www.wiredforhealth.gov.uk
www.dh.gov.uk - Department of Health website, information on physical activity, healthy eating and healthy lifestyles.
www.sportengland.org - Sport England website, provide information on latest physical activity initiatives for both young people and their parents.
www.everydaysport.com/Activites/Regions.aspx- information on how to become more active and where you can join clubs.
www.everydaycycling.co.uk - News, routes and events surrounding cycling. Encouraging more young people to cycle.
www.activeplaces.com- a database of sporting venuesall over England including local authority facilities.
www.4children.org.uk- A child centre charity that works towards creating opportunities and building futures.
www.jointheactivaters.org.uk - A fun Website with games and information for kids on how to get active and eat healthy food.
www.clubs4children.org- Information on after-school and lunchtime clubs that meet for 20 weeks each term. Check out the site for more information and contact details.
www.southfields.wandsworth.sch.uk/schoolsport - Southfields Community College the local specialist sports college where the School Sport Co-ordinator Programme operate out of.
www.wandsworth-pct.nhs.uk/ - Wandsworth Primary Care Trust is responsible for improving the health of a diverse population.
www.bdaweightwise.com/bda/- Helpful information on losing weight, eating well and getting active.
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/child_obesity.html- information on obesity in children and useful tips for parents to encourage their kids into healthier habits.
www.mendprogramme.org/- MEND is one of the UK's most innovative and effective obesity prevention and treatment programmes.
www.clubsforyoungpeople.org.uk- UK wide network of clubs, services, projects and activities providing support for young people in their local communities.
www.fitterkids.co.uk- Organisations that run day and residential camps plus after school clubs for kids.
www.fitforsport.co.uk- An Ofsted registered organisation committed to promoting fitness and good health amongst children from 8 months to 14 years.