For Professionals
Teachers, dietitians, therapists, and other supportive adults can help children develop a positive body image and a healthier relationship with food. We have evidence-based resources to build your confidence, so you can support kids of all ages.
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What to do if you think a student might have an eating disorder
Learn moreInfosheet: How to promote a positive body image among your students
Learn morePodcast: How validation builds self-compassion for people with eating disorders
Learn moreInfosheet: Orthorexia – taking healthy eating to an unhealthy extreme
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What is disordered eating?
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Learn moreHow can I explore my own body image?
Learn moreCan social media affect your body image?
Learn moreWhich is more important: health or weight?
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A personal story: Confessions of a dietitian
When I became a dietitian back in the late ’90s, I was taught that weight control could be achieved by simply balancing calories in with calories out. My views, and my professional approach, have changed a lot since then.
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