Copy Considerations for Get Stuffed!

Statistics To be added / edited to by PCT

1) New research showing the weights and heights of reception children and children in year 6 in Leeds collected by School Nurses show in reception, almost one in four of the children measured was either overweight or obese In year 6, this rate was nearly one in three This information shows Leeds has about the same sized problem as other parts of our region and England - a very big one !

2) Obesity is significantly higher in boys than in girls in both age groups

3) Obesity is significantly higher in year 6 than in reception .

4) The recommended maximum amount of daily salt intake for an adult is 6 grams. The daily amount for a child it is a lot less depending on age. A packet of crisps may contain as much as 3 grams, for many children more than the daily maximum recommendation.

5) Approximately 90% of a hotdog is fat.

6) Up to as much as 12 teaspoons of sugar may be present in a 12 oz. fizzy drink.

7) Just walking can burn up to 175 calories an hour, while swimming, football, hockey, squash and skiing can all burn up around 400 calories an hour. Exercise is even more rewarding if you learn a new skill at the same time.

8) People often mistake thirst for hunger. What you might need is a drink of water.



9) How much do you have to do to work off an average (50 grams) chocolate bar? Running around for 32 minutes, swimming for 20 minutes or playing on a play station game for 1 hour and 45 minutes



What is Obesity and Impact To be added / edited to by PCT



What you eat and do can affect how much you weigh.

If you weigh too much it can affect your heath now and in the future.

The more you weigh the more it can make you feel unhealthy. In the long term this could lead to your heart not working as well as it could and in the short term you may feel tired and moody.

The food you could eat less of have lots of fat and sugar in them.

The food that you can eat lots of are fruit, vegetables and healthy whole grains.

Doing things like playing football, dancing and running around will make you feel good and give you a healthy appetite.



Top 10 messages – Badges through out book

1 Enjoy variety

2 Eat Breakfast everyday

3 Enjoy more fruits and vegetables

4 Eat more bread, rice, pasta, potatoes and cereals

5 Build strong bones

6 Eat regular meals

7 Snack smart – go easy on the sweets

8 Quench your thirst

9 Be active

10 Look after your teeth