Nutrition and healthy eating

Healthy Start

Healthy start is a national programme which provide weekly free vouchers for low income families with children under four, to spend on milk, plain fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables, and infant formula milk. You can also get free vitamins. You may be eligible if you're on benefits, or if you're pregnant and under 18. Visit the Healthy Start website to find out if you are eligible.

Nutrition guide for children

The following guide from the British Nutrition Foundation provides helpful information for supporting children's healthy eating.

Seeing a dietician

The nutrition and dietetic team at Central London Community Healthcare work with people who are in need of assessment, advice and treatment on nutrition and weight. The nutrition and dietetics team includes chronic disease management, nutrition support, paediatric, specialist weight management, diabetes and public health nutrition teams and work with adults and children who require support to manage and prevent a range of conditions. 

Further information and contact details can be accessed in the Paediatric nutrition and dietetic service section.

Change4LIfe

For more information on how your family can be healthier and happier, visit the Change4Life website. To cut back on sugar, visit Change4Life’s Sugar Smart website.

Healthy eating for teens

Teenagers' bodies go through many physical changes – changes that need to be supported by a healthy, balanced diet.    

By eating a varied and balanced diet as shown in the Eatwell Guide, you should be able to get all the energy and nutrients you need from the food and drink you consume, allowing your body to grow and develop properly.

Check out this page for healthier teens Eatwell for more information and tips.