In Waltham Forest 22.8% of 4 to 5 year olds and 37.8% of 10-11 year olds are overweight or obese. Being overweight and obesity severely increases the risk of type two diabetes, certain cancers and heart and liver diseases, as well as increasing the probability of other long-term conditions.

Children introduced to unhealthy foods in early childhood can develop consumption patterns that are likely to become habitual, leading to greater chances of overweight and obesity. 

Best Start with HENRY provide Healthy Eating support and wider support around healthy family lifestyles.

Discover how HENRY can support Waltham Forest families with healthy eating, active play and building a healthy family lifestyle.

The friendly Healthy Families team is here to provide practical and emotional support to help the whole family get off to the healthiest start in life. HENRY offers a variety of free programmes and workshops tailored to meet all family needs, including:

• Healthy Eating and Oral Health drop-in sessions
• Healthy Families: Right from the Start Group Programme
• Starting Solids Workshops
• Healthy Teeth Workshops

Get in touch with HENRY

https://www.henry.org.uk/waltham-forest/for-families

Telephone: 020 8496 5223
Email: wfsupport@henry.org.uk

Visit our HENRY website for inspiration and advice:

• Tasty recipe ideas
• Top Tips for parents
• Healthy Eating Video Right from the Start. This video explores how we can help our children to develop healthy eating habits by looking at how we eat and what we eat

Physical exercise resources

• Parks in Waltham Forest
• Leisure Centres in Waltham Forest
• Physical Activity for Under 5s Infographic
• Indoor Activities  - Information for parents
• Indoor Activities - Information for parents
• Help your baby move and play every day - Information for parents