0 - 4 Years

0-4 Years

Check out current guidance on eating well for children under 5 years old, including information on weaning and foods to avoid in the early years. Also read the current guidance on physical activity for children under 5 years old.

Lifestyle, Easting & Activity for Families 0-6 year (LEAF)

The LEAF 0-6 years programme runs over 4 months and focuses on obesity in the 0-6 year old age group. The programme brings together the expertise of dietitians, physical activity specialists and pediatricians. Throughout the programme we will explore topics such as; healthy foods, food labelling, internal and external triggers, behaviour change, routine and activity. After the programme finishes families will be supported closer to home by health visitors or school nurses

If you are concerned about your child's weight and would like to find out more about the LEAF 0-6 years programme, please speak to your Health Visitor or School Nurse.

Nippers' Nutrition Programme

Nippers' Nutrition programme aims to improve the quality of food and drink in Cornwall's nurseries and pre-schools.

Healthy Early Years (HEY)

HEY offers good practice guidance for early years settings in Cornwall to support the adoption of healthy practices and ethos. 

For more information about any of the programmes please  visit: https://www.cornwallhealthyweight.org.uk/your-healthy-weight/0-4-years/