Healthy kids equals healthy nation, says Reid (Downing Street bulletin) 9 March 2005

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(2005), "Healthy kids equals healthy nation, says Reid (Downing Street bulletin) 9 March 2005", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 35 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/nfs.2005.01735dab.020

Healthy kids equals healthy nation, says Reid (Downing Street bulletin) 9 March 2005

Healthy kids equals healthy nation, says Reid (Downing Street bulletin) 9 March 2005

Teaching children to eat well and encouraging them to exercise is vital if Britain is to become a fitter country, according to a new Government report. The Government has published Delivering Choosing Health, a plan which sets out practical benefits for local communities.

There will be a range of actions to help children make healthier choices, Health Secretary John Reid said.

Youngsters, with support from their parents, will draw up personal health plans for life setting out how they will eat the right kind of food and how often they should exercise.

Community matrons will play a key role in supporting kids to help them lead healthier lifestyles.

Schools will also begin piloting the use of pedometers to encourage their pupils to think about the amount of exercise they take.

John Reid said: "We know how important it is to make sure healthy habits start young. That's why we are taking a range of actions to get kids involved in making healthier choices about the food they eat and how much exercise they take."