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🌟 Welcome to CFK - Collaboration for Kids! 🌟

We are Collaboration for Kids, an ambitious, scientific, evidence-based project of voluntary collaboration between parents, carers, children of all ages, education professionals, doctors, dentists, nurses, researchers, academics, nutritionists and more. We are working together with communities to turn children and their families away from ultra-processed foods and inspiring them to choose real and natural foods, the way nature intended, to improve their health and well-being! There is an ever increasing incidence of obesity and chronic disease amongst children and the CFK project aims to develop programmes and interventions to help tackle this epidemic. Our children need help!

• Over a quarter of 4-5 year olds and almost one in two (41%) of 10-11 year olds are overweight/obese in the UK - https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/national-child-measurement-programme/2020-21-school-year

• Obese children are more likely to become obese adults with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and some cancers https://stateofchildhealth.rcpch.ac.uk/evidence/prevention-of-ill-health/healthy-weight/

• Over 60% of children’s diets come from ultra-processed foods in the UK https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/223573/urgent-action-needed-reduce-harm-ultra-processed/

For more information visit the Collaboration for Kids page on our website or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

The Collaborative Health Community Foundation (The CHC) a UK registered charity (1207031)

28/01/2026

Helping your children eat healthier this year starts with understanding what is on their plate.

Several studies show that balanced meals made with real, natural ingredients can support children’s mood, focus, and well-being.

We break it down simply in today’s visual.

21/01/2026

1️⃣ 🥦 The vegetables (shocking!)
2️⃣ 🍞 The sandwich
3️⃣ 🍇 The fruits
4️⃣ ✨ They eat everything (teach us your ways!)

Every parent knows this scenario: You pack what you think is a great lunch. Your child comes home. The lunchbox tells a different story.

Vote and comment with your biggest lunchbox challenge.
Let's solve the puzzle together! 💬

16/01/2026

Have you noticed your child getting more irritable, hyperactive, or unfocused after certain foods?

You're not imagining it. The food-mood connection is real.

Start paying attention to how different foods make your child feel, not just in the moment, but over time.

Then try introducing real, natural diets, the way nature intended, avoiding processed foods and sugar, and see how it transforms their mood.

You will be glad you did.

Have you noticed the food-mood connection? How do you manage it?

12/01/2026

Sugary fizzy drinks often contain free sugars, meaning sugars that are added during production or found naturally in honey, syrups, and fruit juices. These drinks are calorie-dense and provide little nutritional value.

For children, regular consumption is particularly concerning, as this could impact their growth and development. It also increases the risk of tooth decay and might play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes and obesity.

"But my kids won't drink plain water!"

We hear you. Here are a few strategies that could help:
🍓 Fruit-infused water: Add berries, cucumber, mint, or citrus slices.
✨ Fizzy water: same bubbly “fizzing’ sensation but healthier.
🥤Make it fun: Special cups, colourful straws, ice cubes with fruit inside.
🎯 Lead by example: Kids copy what they see; let them catch you choosing water.
⏰ Gradual transition: Mix juice with water, reducing juice ratio weekly
🏆 Celebrate wins: Congratulate them for eating healthy. It is a real booster!

01/01/2026

🎁 We wish you a healthy, happy, and wholesome 2026!

Partner with us, support our work, and add your voice as we continue to help children and families turn away from ultra-processed foods, inspiring them to choose real and natural foods, the way nature intended, to improve health and wellbeing.

Join the movement. Like, share, and follow us. Become a part of the solution.

29/12/2025

🗓️ 2025 ends in a few days. Time for an honest check-in!

⚖️ On a scale of 1-100, how would you rate your family's healthy eating progress so far?

🗳️ Poll options:

🌟 75-100 (Crushing it!)
💪 50-74 (Making progress)
🤷 25-49 (It's a journey...)
🙈 1-24 (Send help!)

Respond with the emoji that best represents your category 😄

25/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones this festive season!

22/12/2025

⛽️ Like an expensive car, your brain functions best when it gets only premium fuel - Harvard Health, 2022.

That "fuel" comes from the foods you eat — and what's in that fuel makes all the difference. Put simply, what you eat directly affects the structure and function of your brain and, ultimately, your mood and ability to think straight.

Give us a reaction if you will make a genuine effort to encourage a young person to eat more real and natural food this festive season.

We are counting on you. Have a wonderful week!

19/12/2025

🎯 Our mission is clear. Our vision is bold. But we cannot do it alone.

We need you: parents wondering how to navigate their children’s picky eating habits, Educators witnessing the impact of nutrition on learning, Healthcare professionals seeing the health consequences of ultra-processed foods, Researchers advancing the science and volunteers passionate about driving the change.

Become a part of something bigger. Learn more and get involved: www.the-chc.org/cfk

15/12/2025

Dear Parents and Carers,

Let's be honest: the journey from fast food fries and sugary fizzy drinks to natural, home-cooked meals isn't a straight line. It's messy, it's gradual, and some days it feels like you are not making any progress at all.

But real transformation does not happen overnight. It's about being consistent, making choices that matter when you can, and celebrating the small steps that make a big difference.

The best part? Your children are watching. They're learning. They're changing.
And so are you. Well done!

What small win are you celebrating this week? Do share in the comments.
Your story might inspire another family!

12/12/2025

Welcome to the Collaboration for Kids (CFK). If you're new here, we're glad you found us.

We are parents, teachers, health professionals, researchers and passionate advocates united by one belief: children deserve real food, not ultra-processed alternatives.

We're not here to judge your shopping cart, lecture about perfection, or overwhelm you with impossible standards. We're here to collaborate, support, and inspire change together.

Join the movement. Like, share, and follow us. Become a part of the solution.

03/11/2025

CFK is a charity project dedicated to inspiring children and families to make healthier food choices, to improve their health and wellbeing. We're looking for talented and passionate volunteers to support our new programmes.

Whether you're a student, a professional between jobs, or retired with time to spare, your skills and enthusiasm can make a real impact.

Most of our volunteer roles are remote, offering flexibility to get involved from wherever you are. We also have some in-person opportunities available in the Bognor Regis area for those who prefer to be hands-on locally.

Join us and make a real difference to children.

www.the-chc.org/volunteer

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