Under 5s – Healthier Families Warrington
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Week 1 - home visit
Discussion
- aim of programme
- current eating habits and concerns
- fussy eating and related behaviours
- routines
- health benefits of achieving a healthy weight, including reduced risk of heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes and some cancers
- goal‑setting strategies, rewards and star charts
- focus on long‑term healthy lifestyles rather than quick‑fix diets
- stigma associated with being overweight, including bullying and low self‑esteem
- physical and emotional impact
Exercise
- what is being done now
- importance of exercise
- simple changes – going to the park etc.
Resources
Child measurements to be taken.
Week 2 - home visit
Discussion
- review last week
- reinforce habits
- 5 main food groups - Food being fuel for our body to give us energy and help body growth and repair and to keep warm. How fat is stored. Calories in and out
- portion sizes
- mental health
Exercise
- Treasure hunt in the garden or park.
Activity
Week 3
Presentation
Recipe
Activity
Video
Week 4
Presentation
Recipe
Activity
Video
Week 5
Presentation
Recipe
Activities
Video
Week 6
Presentation
Recipe
Activity
Video
Week 7
Presentation
Recipe
Activity
Video
Week 8 - home visit
Discussion
- how the programme has gone
- have any changes been made
- mental Health
Exercise
- Dance to music whilst preparing lunch/tea
Child measurements to be taken.
Last updated: Wednesday 01 April 2026