Change 4 life
These days, 'modern life' can mean that we're a lot less
active. With so many opportunities to watch TV or play computer
games, and with so much convenience and fast food available, we
don't move about as much, or eat as well as we used to.
Which means that 9 out of 10 kids today could grow up with
dangerous amounts of fat in their bodies.
This can cause life-threatening diseases like cancer, type 2
diabetes and heart disease - so it’s really important that we do
something about it.
By the time we reach middle age, the majority of us could do
with losing at least a bit of weight. Being overweight isn’t just
about the way we look. It can lead to more aches and pains,
problems sleeping and people report a loss of energy and
confidence. It also increases our chances of getting heart disease,
type 2 diabetes and some cancers.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. Middle age comes to everyone
– ‘middle aged spread’ doesn’t have to.
You’ve taken the first step towards getting yourself or your
kids eating well, moving more and living longer just by being here
- so welcome to Change4Life!
Explore Kent supports the NHS Change4life campaign. Find out
more about it:
Also see the partner website specifically for Kent: