Childhood Healthy Living Foundation

Childhood Healthy Living Foundation Mission: Lead a societal shift toward healthy eating and active lifestyles in Canadian kids & youth. Obesity prevention is a community responsibility.

The Childhood Obesity Foundation is a registered Canadian charity and leading national authority on childhood obesity. We hope that everyone can take steps to stop the current epidemic of childhood obesity in Canada. Please tour our website to find out more about the 5-2-1-0 rule as well as what else families, educators, business and government can do to help prevent childhood obesity.

Stay refreshed this summer! ☀️ Keep reusable water bottles handy so everyone can stay hydrated with water while on the m...
06/23/2026

Stay refreshed this summer! ☀️ Keep reusable water bottles handy so everyone can stay hydrated with water while on the move. 💧

Think about preparing plant-based meals more often! Research shows that a diet that includes more plant-based proteins i...
06/18/2026

Think about preparing plant-based meals more often! Research shows that a diet that includes more plant-based proteins is part of balanced healthy living.

According to ParticipACTION, Canada's youth are now the most inactive age group in the country with only 21% of youth (a...
06/16/2026

According to ParticipACTION, Canada's youth are now the most inactive age group in the country with only 21% of youth (ages 12 to 17 years) meeting physical activity guidelines. Visit ParticipACTION's website to read the Children and Youth 2026 Progress Report.

Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines recommend that preschoolers (3-4 years) should aim for at least 180 minutes per d...
06/11/2026

Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines recommend that preschoolers (3-4 years) should aim for at least 180 minutes per day spent in a variety of physical activities spread throughout the day, of which at least 60 minutes is energetic play—more is better.

As parents, we know our kids are always watching—so why not show them the power of healthy habits? 💪 From choosing nutri...
06/04/2026

As parents, we know our kids are always watching—so why not show them the power of healthy habits? 💪 From choosing nutritious foods 🥗 to staying active through fun activities or family walks 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️, we can teach them about healthy living through our own daily choices.

Going camping soon? Camping is such a fun activity, especially in warmer weather, and is a great time for families to de...
06/02/2026

Going camping soon? Camping is such a fun activity, especially in warmer weather, and is a great time for families to decrease time on screens and spend time in nature together.

Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines recommend that children and youth aged 5-17 years should aim for at at least 60 mi...
05/29/2026

Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines recommend that children and youth aged 5-17 years should aim for at at least 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity involving a variety of aerobic activities.

05/22/2026

High youth va**ng rates threaten to undo decades of success in to***co control in Canada.

Smoking rates across the country have fallen by about 80% over the past 70 years. However, many teens who would never have smoked are becoming addicted to ni****ne – driven by flavoured vapes.

Va**ng is not harmless, especially for young people. Research shows a long list of proven harms, from respiratory problems to risk of heart disease and mental health issues.

Without action, we risk losing hard-won progress. That’s why Heart & Stroke is calling on the government to strengthen protections for youth.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cuycPT.

Mark Carney
Marjorie Michel

As we get closer to summer and warm sunny days, remember to hydrate with water!
05/19/2026

As we get closer to summer and warm sunny days, remember to hydrate with water!

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