If you're concerned about your child's weight - or the family's eating habits - help is at hand on a course starting in the Island next week.

The Mind-Active Nutrition Programme is all about maintaining a healthy weight - rather than dieting.

Over 12 weeks, families will learn how to eat healthily - to monitor portion sizes - and the importance of regular exercise.

Each session is split into two parts - the first hour focusing on nutrition and choosing healthy foods.

Then there's time to sample different forms of exercise - from yoga to line dancing.

Paula Stevenson from Douglas enroled her family on the last course.

She says deciding to make changes as a family has been very positive (audio file attached):

Michelle Clague is Public Health Lifestyle Leader - and helps run the course.

If you're interested in enrolling on the programme, ring Michelle on 642668.