Objective Three

OBJECTIVE THREE

What - Contribute to the reduction of overweight and obese young children and adults

Why - Obesity is a health inequality issue with people in lower socio economic groups most at risk. Obesity is rising amongst young children leading to long-term health issues. Most recent Rushcliffe figures show 18.7% reception year boys & girls are obese & overweight. Year 6 boys & girls is 27.5%.

How - To deliver cook and eat sessions to young families at selected Sure Start Centres aiming to encourage the cooking of healthy affordable food at home

Who - Sure Start young families.