Families offered £50 vouchers through Great Swapathon scheme - Mirror.co.uk

Five million families will be able to get money off food and fitness activities through a £250million scheme.

The Great Swapathon, part of the Change4Life initiative, will give away £50 vouchers through ­businesses and Asda branches across England.

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said: "The healthy option isn't always the cheapest option so it's a really important step to be able to offer £50 off healthier foods, drinks and activities."

As well as the discount vouchers, the Government is offering nutrition information and recipes to encourage sensible eating habits and healthier ­lifestyles.

Tips on how to swap sugary snacks for healthy options and how much exercise you should be doing can be found on the Change4Life website.