Health Promotions, Barnet Primary Care Trust / School Sports Partnership, Barnet Healthy Schools

Free, fun programme for unhealthy or overweight kids aged 7 - 12 years old to become fitter and happier in only 10 weeks.

The programme will be held at Coppetts Wood Primary School, Friern Barnet.

"I never liked wearing jeans before, now I wear them all the time and I even had to put an extra hole in my belt" - Tyler (aged 10)

MEND stands for:

Mind: understanding and changing unhealthy attitudes and behaviours around food

Exercise: adequate, safe - and above all fun - exercise

Nutrition: enjoyable, practical activities that teach children about healthy eating and daily meal planning to improve the whole family's diet.

Do It!

and is one of the UK's most innovative and effective obesity prevention and treatment programmes