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Physical activity data published
Data on physical activity levels commissioned by the Department of Health has been published on the National Obesity Observatory website. The data, collected by the Active People Survey which is commissioned … Read more → – Physical activity data published
Published: 1 December, 2011
Change4life partners with LazyTown to reach under-fives

Change4Life is teaming up with the popular children’s TV show, LazyTown, and its superhero Sportacus, to encourage two to five year olds to be more active and eat healthier food … Read more → – Change4life partners with LazyTown to reach under-fives
Published: 13 September, 2011
Join a Walk4Life event near you

Change4Life is launching a new campaign encouraging adults to get active, starting with ITV’s Walk4Life Day on Sunday 25 September. Walking is a free, fun and flexible way to get … Read more → – Join a Walk4Life event near you
Published: 12 September, 2011
A rapid review of the National Child Measurement Programme
In spring 2011, we commissioned the Thomas Coram Research Unit to undertake an independent review of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP). Its aim was to take stock of progress … Read more → – A rapid review of the National Child Measurement Programme
Published: 11 August, 2011
Get kids active this summer

The Really Big Summer Adventure is the latest campaign from Change4Life. The aim is to inspire children and families to keep active and eat healthily over the summer holidays with … Read more → – Get kids active this summer
Published: 5 August, 2011
New physical activity guidelines
New physical activity guidelines have been published by the four UK Chief Medical Officers, covering early years; children and young people; adults; and older adults. This is the first time … Read more → – New physical activity guidelines
Published: 25 July, 2011