Families In Action

Resource Manual
The “Families in Action” resource manual has been created to provide other communities with step-by step instructions that will enable them to introduce a community-based, family-focused, and culturally sensitive paediatric obesity screening and risk management program into their community. The resource is designed for use by community agencies that serve newcomers to communities

Fact
Child Health Survey 2001 found 40% of children, aged 5-12 years, reportedly watch two hours or more of television or videos a day on average and 15% are reported to play computer games for an hour or more a day on average. Such sedentary leisure time pursuits are now widely available to children and are replacing more traditional active pastimes.