Some Key statistics
In west Cheshire, over half of adults are an unhealthy weight. There are an estimated 176,970 residents aged 16 and over who are overweight or obese; around 64 per cent of the adult population.
Data from the National Child Measurement Programme for 2016/17 (the latest available) shows that in west Cheshire 20.6 per cent of reception children and 32.7 per cent of year six children have excess weight (overweight or obese).
Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Guidelines
By eating a healthy, balanced diet and undertaking regular exercise we can help avoid the negative impacts of obesity on our residents by preventing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and some cancers.
Evidence shows that those who meet the recommended levels of physical activity and healthy eating reduce their risk of developing common, obesity-related conditions.
Eat Well Key Messages
follow this link for some good tips
Be Active Key Messages
Follow this link for some good ideas
This is taken from the February publication on helping us all control our weight by
Ian Ashworth
Director of Public Health Cheshire
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