UK Physical Activity Guidelines for Children by Age
As a paediatric nutritionist, I spend a great deal of my time talking about what goes onto children’s plates. But there is another side of the healthy weight equation that…
Physical Activity
Keeping children active in the UK. Physical activity guidelines by age, fun exercise ideas, screen time limits, walking to school and gym rules for under-18s.
Walking and Cycling to School: Health Benefits and How to Start
As a paediatric nutritionist, I spend much of my time talking to families about food. But when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight, what happens before a child sits…
Screen Time and Children’s Health: How Much Is Too Much?
As a paediatric nutritionist who has worked with families across Bristol and the wider NHS for over fifteen years, I can tell you that screen time is now one of…
Can Children Go to the Gym in the UK? Age Rules and Alternatives
As a paediatric nutritionist who has spent over fifteen years helping families across Bristol and the wider NHS, I regularly hear parents ask: can children go to the gym in…
Fun Ways to Keep Children Active (Without It Feeling Like Exercise)
As a paediatric nutritionist, I spend a great deal of my time talking with parents about food. But here is something I always stress in clinic: nutrition and physical activity…