National Obesity Awareness Week is organised on behalf of the National Obesity Forum, a charity of healthcare professionals committed to raising awareness of obesity and providing education and training on obesity management. National Obesity Awareness Week takes place in the UK between the 10th and 16th January each year. Obesity affects more and more children, adults, and even pets in the UK each year. By 2050, 50% of the population could be obese. National Obesity Awareness Week aims to demystify obesity and encourage people to adopt healthier lifestyles by eating well, staying fit and losing weight.

Where can I read more? You can read more about National Obesity Awareness Week here.

Links to activities and resources: Public Health England has created a ‘school zone’ on their website which offers curriculum-linked, PSHE Association-accredited resources and inspiration for teachers. Change4Life toolkits for EYFS, KS1, and KS2 offer resources on nutrition and physical activity, while Every Mind Matters provides mental health and wellbeing resources and lesson plans tailored for upper KS2, KS3, and KS4 students. You can access the website and download the resources here.

You can visit the A-Life website here where you will find a wealth of information and free downloadable resources to support teaching and learning around healthy eating and active lifestyles for children in EYFS, KS1 and KS2.