Class six pupils at Hythehill in Lossiemouth have taken part in a series of workshops delivered by NHS Grampian health improvement staff and local Active Schools co-ordinators. 

Parents have been invited to the school next Wednesday afternoon to find out more about the work the children have been doing as part of the Scottish Government’s Hungry For Success programme. 

The government is keen to encourage healthy eating habits among children that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. 

The Hythehill workshops have helped to dispel the myth that healthier eating is difficult and expensive and by taking part pupils will have a better understanding of the key healthy eating messages. 

The food and health afternoon next Wednesday will begin with a brief introduction for parents, followed by a series of short presentations on physical activity and healthier eating. 

There will also be free recipes, quizzes and healthy tasters for mums and dads to try. 

Hythehill head teacher Hazel McPherson said pupils were looking forward to welcoming their parents. 

“They have had great fun with the workshops and we all hope that as many parents as possible come along to find out more about what they have been learning.”

Active Schools co-ordinator Kevin Collins said the recommended amount of physical activity for a child was one hour a day. 

“It does not have to be done all at once,” he said. “It can be made up of smaller amounts – for example, a walk to and from school can make up 20 minutes, playground activity another 20 minutes and so on. 

“The amount of physical activity to maintain good health in children is easier to achieve than most people might think.”