Advise
- Show the parent and child where they are on the BMI for age chart
- Discuss the concept of a healthy weight, and potential impacts of being above a healthy weight
- Use positive, non-judgemental language
- Provide the key messages (Healthy Habits) using clear, practical, family-focused examples
Fact sheet
Healthy Habits
Some simple, actionable advice about healthy eating and physical activity to share with families to support their child’s growth, development and wellbeing.
Healthy habits for the best start in life (0-12 months)
Healthy habits for 0 to 12 months (digital/email) (PDF 459 KB)
Healthy habits for 0 to 12 months (print) (PDF 643 KB)
Translated versions can be downloaded in Arabic, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Samoan, Chinese Traditional, Spanish, Chinese Simplified, Tongan and Vietnamese.
Healthy habits for growing minds and bodies (1 to 2 years)
Healthy habits for 1 to 2 years (digital/email) (PDF 491 KB)
Healthy habits for 1 to 2 years (print) (PDF 748 KB)
Translated versions can be downloaded in Arabic, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Samoan, Chinese Traditional, Spanish, Chinese Simplified, Tongan and Vietnamese.
Healthy habits for thriving kids (3 to 17 years)
Healthy habits for 3 to 17 years (digital/email) (PDF 1,063 KB)
Healthy habits for 3 to 17 years (print) (PDF 1,690 KB)
Translated versions can be downloaded in Arabic, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Samoan, Chinese Traditional, Spanish, Chinese Simplified, Tongan and Vietnamese.
Resource
Conversation starters
The following page provides advice for health professionals when raising this issue with parents or carers.
Module
Motivational interviewing module on HETI
20 minute module which provides an overview of the fundamental skills, principles and strategies used in motivational interviewing.
Module
Weight4Kids Core Module
Weight4KIDS is a professional development online learning program for all health professionals.