For many young people, food has become a way of controlling their environment and their lives. Childhood obesity is a serious problem with profound health and social consequences. It has received substantial media attention recently due partly to the rapid increase in prevalence across the UK as well as internationally. Current statistics suggest the prevalence of obesity in children is four times higher today than it was 30 years ago. Obesity in childhood is associated with numerous health and social consequences. Other children are intentionally depriving their body of adequate nutrition, the Eating Disorders Association estimates that about 165,000 people in the UK have eating disorders with 10% dying as a result, but experts believe it could be higher.
By attending this course, delegates will have a clear understanding of the issues regarding over eating or deliberate under nutrition and will leave with a way forward to help these youngsters. The frustrations of helping will be covered to ensure that delegates are successful in helping those with these conditions. School policies for issues with eating will be available for discussion and implementation in your school.