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Healthy Eating Week 2016

Monday 16th May 2016

There are less than 5 weeks to go until the British Nutrition Foundation’s 4th annual Healthy Eating Week on 13 – 17 June 2016. To date, over 5100 schools have signed up for HEW representing over 2.1 million young people! 

If your school has not signed up yet, there is still time. Registration is completely free, only takes a couple of minutes and is a great way for schools to demonstrate their commitment to health and wellbeing. 

Schools can register here www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/section.aspx?siteId=20&sectionId=114

For further information download this promotional flyer. 

Registered schools will receive lots of FREE online and physical resources including:

  • An A1 Eatwell Guide poster, blank Eatwell Guide and a set of 48 food cards with activity ideas (hard copy resources);

  • The 5 HEW challenges:  Have breakfast, Have 5 A DAY, Get active, Drink plenty and Try something new.  Each challenge is supported by a colourful guide which includes a tracker, lots of ideas for ways to get involved and a focus on behaviour change;

  • A comprehensive planning guide with a timetable for the Week;

  • Live cook-a-longs and webinars;

  • A guide to setting up a health fair in school;

  • A fantastic competition with amazing cash prizes, details of which will be announced soon.

Dates of other campaigns can be found on the Health Events Calendar.