Here's a list of organisations that can provide additional information for the variety of topics featured in Generation XXL.
Change 4 Life
Government initiative designed to help families eat better, take more exercise and change their lifestyles for a healthy future.
If you live in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland go to:
Wales - Health Challenge Wales
Scotland - Take Life On, One Step at a Time
Northern Ireland - Get a Life Get Active
MEND - Mind Exercise Nutrition - Do It!
Programmes are available in more than 300 locations every term across the UK. They usually take place after school, in schools and leisure centres. Find out what's available and where at the website.
Helpline: 0800 230 0263 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Email: info@mendcentral.org
5 a Day
Information and advice to help you and your family put away your 5 A DAY without any trouble.
Diabetes UK
Working for anyone with diabetes, helping people live with the condition. Website includes sections for children and young people.
Careline: 0845 120 2960 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Email: info@diabetes.org.uk
Bullying Online
If you're having problems with bullying, this website contains lots of helpful information on all sorts of bullying including dealing with bullies who taunt others by text messages.
Email: help@bullying.co.uk
B-EAT
Advice and support for anyone concerned about any eating disorder.
Helpline: 0845 634 7650 - Beat Youthline for under 18s (Monday to Friday, 4.30 to 8.30pm, Saturday 1pm to 4.30pm, Bank Holidays 11.30am to 2.30pm).
Email: fyp@b-eat.co.uk
Text: 07786 20 18 20 (aim to get back to you within 24 hours).
Helpline: 0845 634 1414 - for parents, teachers, concerned adults (Monday to Friday, 10.30am to 8.30pm, Saturday 1pm to 4.30pm, Bank Holidays 11.30am to 2.30pm).
The National Centre for Eating Disorders
Private counselling for compulsive dieters, obesity and anyone with an eating disorder, including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating.
Information: 0845 838 2040 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm).
The Site
A good site for young adults needing support and guidance through life. The Site believes young people have the capacity to make their own decisions and life choices, provided they have access to high quality, impartial information and advice. You can ask The Site advisers questions of all kinds on relationships, health problems, arguments with your family and much more.
Young Minds
Information and support to young people and their parents on a range of mental health issues. Helpful booklets especially for young people on subjects such as self-injury, depression, sexual abuse, bullying and eating disorders. You can find these leaflets and other information on the website.
ChildLine
Free and confidential counselling for anyone up to the age of 18.
Helpline: 0800 11 11 (free, open 24 hours a day, every day). Textphone: 0800 400 222.
Information on call charges to 08 numbers:
0800 - Free from BT land line.
0808 - Free from BT land lines and most mobile and other networks.
0845 - Calls cost up to 4p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT land line. Mobile and other network rates may be higher.
0844 - Calls cost up to 5p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT land line. Mobile and other network rates may be higher.
