Diet and Exercise
On average, people put on around five pounds in weight over the festive period due to consuming food and drink which are high in salt, sugar and fat content. You may find it useful to provide the following advice and showing your customers the Eatwell plate.
Self-help Tips
- Add more vegetables to your plate - a third of your plate should be made up of fruit and veg
- Start off your day with a healthy breakfast rich in fibre e.g. porridge or fruit
- Try and exercise where possible as those extra calories will store as fat in the body
- If appropriate, consider signposting to a weight management service in your pharmacy. To get started, take a look at our support on NumarkNet.
Read our Counter Excellence on Diet and Physical Activity.