About the programme
Family, Food and Fitness is a programme helping families have a healthier lifestyle.
It’s free and lasts 12 weeks.
You can join if you’re a family with children aged 5 to 11 in primary school and above a healthy weight.
Our programme is family focused and designed to:
- support you and your family adopt healthy habits to last a lifetime
- explore the importance of healthy food choices and take part in fun physical activities
After you apply, the Public Health Dietitian will contact you and advise if your child is eligible to join.
Apply to join
You can apply to join the programme if you’re a:
- parent or guardian of a child who is above the expected weight range for their age, sex and height
- healthcare professional referring a family
What to expect
We run the programme at certain times throughout the year.
There are 2 sessions per week:
- 4pm to 5pm on Monday or Saturday mornings at various sports centres
- 4pm to 6pm on Tuesday at Haute Vallée School
Sessions include:
- games and physical activity
- guided cooking sessions together
- learning about healthy eating and healthy habits
- advice on building self-esteem
- advice on food and emotions
- behaviour change support
We’ll also guide you on other free and low-cost physical activity opportunities found on Island.
Our sessions are run by our:
- Dietitian and Nutritionist
- Physical Activity Instructor
- Psychologist
You’ll meet other families and support each other on your health and wellbeing journey together.
We are always available to answer your questions and offer support.
Example of the programme’s timetable
In the 12-week programme, sessions and activities are typically delivered as follows.
| 1 | 1 to 1 consultation | Measurements, surveys and activity trackers |
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| 2 | Introductions, food safety and physical activity class | Get to know each other and physical activity class |
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| 3 | Being active and setting goals and physical activity class | Setting goals, role modelling and physical activity class |
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| 4 | Eatwell guide and healthy eating on a budget and physical activity class | Eat well guide, portion sizes and physical activity class |
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| 5 | Food labelling and physical activity class | Sugar game and physical activity class |
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| 6 | Supermarket tour | Practical guidance for parents and guardians on how to make healthier choices when shopping |
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| 7 | Building self-esteem, menu planning and physical activity class | Session with our psychologist and menu planning and physical activity class |
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| 8 | Healthy packed lunch and physical activity class | Cookery session and physical activity class |
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| 9 | Food, emotions and sensory session and physical activity class | Session with our psychologist and blindfold tasting challenge and physical activity class session
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| 10 | Tips on dealing with bullying and physical activity class | Session with our psychologist and physical activity class
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| 11 | Healthy snacks and bumps in the road and physical activity class | Cookery session and physical activity class
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| 12 | Celebrating our journey and physical activity class | Measurements, surveys, plans for the future and physical activity class
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