The Brighter Future Campaign

The Brighter Future Campaign is an initiative set up to improve the level of nutrition education available in local primary schools.
The campaign is based on the central belief that nutrition education plays an important role in helping children comprehend the basic nutrition principles, as well as establishing sound eating habits, which is important as there is overwhelming evidence that
children who eat a diet low in vitamins and minerals, and high in sugar, fat, and processed foods, are more likely to have behavioural problems and learning difficulties at school due to poor concentration, focus, attention, and memory.
Not only, this, there is research to support the fact that those who develop poor eating habits as children will continue to eat inadequately later in life, and this in turn raises the issue of other potentially serious health implications associated with poor nutrition in adulthood.

For children

Nutrition talks

Many children know that it is important to eat a balanced diet, and that their food choices could affect their future health, but in general they do not seem to be putting this knowledge into practice.

This is one of the key findings that prompted the development of the Brighter Future Campaign, and why the most part of the campaign is focused on my visiting schools to talk to the children about the importance of nutrition, primarily in terms of helping them to stay healthy, but also in relation to improving their performance in school, and increasing their energy and enthusiasm for sport and physical activity.
The talks involve the use of various activities, visual aids, and discussions, and I also spend time with each child on a one-to-one basis, offering individual help and guidance to enhance learning and understanding.
The overall aim of my Nutrition talks is to help build a higher level of understanding and awareness of the subject and its principles, such as the concept of balance, variety and moderation, so that the children will be better able to accurately apply these basic nutrition principles to food selection, both now and in the future.

For parents

Nutrition talks

Besides offering talks to children, I also carry out evening nutrition sessions for parents, which are intended to provide more in-depth information on child nutrition, focusing on its role in supporting growth, development, and learning potential, and in regulating behaviour and mood.
The talks also feature advice and practical suggestions on how to instil positive eating habits, and at the end of each session there is an opportunity for parents to ask any specific questions they have relating to their child’s individual nutritional requirements.

Personal diet and supplement advice for your child

There are many symptoms and medical conditions that are common to children, including eczema, asthma, frequent infections, and ADHD, and in these cases more specialist advice is required to correct the underlying cause of these issues.
Often, parents resort to various medications to help relieve such symptoms, although very often these issues can remain unresolved for long periods of time, in which case they can significantly impair a child’s confidence and their ability to fulfil their potential at school.
For those parents whose child demonstrates any significant health problems, symptoms or ailments, I will be offering 25% off the cost of a Child Nutrition Package throughout the running of this campaign.

Child Nutrition Package

Includes:

1 initial consultation
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An evaluation of your child’s nutrient status, using comprehensive assessment techniques and, in some instances, clinical testing.

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A five week Nutrition Programme, which is precisely tailored to your child’s unique requirements, and designed to correct any imbalances undermining their health status. The programme will include recommendations of foods to avoid, and suitable alternatives to them, and foods to emphasise in your child’s diet. Nutrition programmes may also include supplement advice where appropriate, as well as an example diet plan and recipes.

2 x follow-up consultations

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An assessment of the nutritional content of your child’s regular diet, to determine the extent to which it is satisfying their caloric and nutritional needs. In addition, I assess the degree to which the child’s symptoms have improved, also taking into account any other significant changes or benefits noted by parents or the child.

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A five week Nutrition Programme, which has been adjusted to match variations in nutrient and energy demands.
The aim is to regularly manipulate the child’s diet to suit their changing nutritional requirements, to ensure that blood nutrient levels continue to rise and deficiencies are corrected. As the child’s dietary intake and total body stores of nutrients increase, there should be a corresponding improvement in any symptoms or problems displayed in the initial assessment consultation.

Was £115.00 Now £86.00

Getting involved

Teachers

If you are a primary school teacher and would be interested in participating in this campaign, please do not hesitate to Contact me.

Participating Schools

Herries Preparatory School, Cookham Dean
St Piran’s School
St-Lukes C of E Primary School
St-Mary’s Catholic Primary School
White Waltham C of E School

School children

Please note:

The information and advice provided on 'Foodsense.co.uk' should not be used as a basis for drastic change in diet, as individual reactions to foods, food combinations and patterns of eating are variable. To confirm the suitability of any of these recommendations it would be necessary to consult a qualified nutritionist who can give specific guidelines based on your biochemistry. On a final note, if you are considering any drastic change in diet, always consult your doctor beforehand.