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Pre-exercise screening system for young people (PSS)

A questionnaire to guide discussion and provide advice for families around appropriate types and levels of physical activity for children and adolescents. This screening system aims to help identify young people with known disease, and/or signs or symptoms of disease, who may be at a higher risk of an adverse event due to physical activity.
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Guide to accurately weighing children using standing scales (2+ years)

A guide for health professionals to accurately use standing scales to measure the weight of a child aged 2 years and over. (PDF, 319KB)
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Healthy weight calculator (2-18 years)

An interactive BMI calculator for children and adolescents aged 2-18 to assist in the identification of healthy weight ranges for a child's age and height.
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CDC growth charts (2-20 years)

CDC Clinical growth charts for children and adolescents aged 2-20. These charts are used to monitor height for age, weight for age, and BMI for age percentiles. Identifying any rapid increases or decreases away from the trajectory or growth curve, may help identify opportunities for early intervention.
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Equipment checklist for children (2+ years)

A checklist of equipment needed to accurately weigh and measure the height of a child over 2 years old. (PDF, 291KB)
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Guide to accurately measuring the height of a child (2+ years)

A guide for clinicians on accurately using a stadiometer to measure the height of a child aged 2 years and over. (PDF, 106KB)
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Before you start the conversation about weight with children and families

A PDF with tips to assist health professionals talk to families and children about weight and health behaviours in a positive way. (PDF, 1.3MB)
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Healthy behaviours

Find insightful articles on healthy behaviours. Healthy eating, physical activity, and wellbeing.

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Healthy eating
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Fuel your day: How vegetables can boost energy

Good nutrition is essential for fuelling our daily lives. Eating a balanced diet that contains a wide variety of vegetables
Physical activity
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Movement for the mind: How physical activity benefits your brain

Your brain responds to physical activity in ways that can improve your mood, focus, sleep, and long-term health.
Healthy eating
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Ditch the takeaway: How to eat cheaper and healthier at home

Swapping takeaway for home cooking could be one of the simplest ways to save money, support your mental health and
Physical activity
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How will you move today? Free and low-cost ideas for teens

We all know that being active is good for us, and finding ways to move that you enjoy makes it
Healthy eating
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Nutrition tips for vegetarian, vegan and plant-based diets

A Vegetarian diet can increase your veggie intake and even help with the prevention of certain diseases.
Wellbeing
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Beat the scroll: Simple ways to break free from your phone

Many of us use our phones far more than we intend, especially when it comes to social media and doom

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