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05/05/2026

Disordered Eating Prevention and Body Image Concerns in School - 5 week program results -

I wanted to share with you all the latest results I have collected from my 5-week course on early intervention of disordered eating and body image concerns with students in years 7 - 10.

02/04/2026

Maybe the question is not just what to eat, but how to eat.

A healthier relationship with food is not built only on rules, numbers, or “perfect” choices. It can also look like eating regularly, slowing down, letting go of guilt, and learning to trust your body again.

Because food is not just about what is on the plate — it is also about the relationship we build with it.

30/03/2026

Restricted calories are not always about health. In many cases, they can be linked to body image, comparison, and pressure around food and appearance.

For parents, noticing early changes can make a real difference.

28/03/2026

Students can influence each other more than we realise — especially around food, body image, and appearance.

A skipped meal, a food rule, or a negative comment about weight can quickly shape how another young person feels about themselves. What seems small can lead to comparison, pressure, and unhealthy habits.

That’s why supportive school environments and safer conversations matter so much.

26/03/2026

Anxiety, low mood, body image struggles, and eating difficulties can be deeply connected. For parents, early signs matter — and calm, supportive conversations can make a real difference.

25/03/2026

What looks like “discipline” may actually be distress.

Many young girls are being influenced by comparison, diet trends, and social pressure around food and appearance. This is why early, supportive conversations matter so much.

23/03/2026

Fussy eating is often treated like a behaviour problem, but it can be linked to anxiety, sensory sensitivities, pressure, and wider feeding difficulties. Support works better than shame.

Creating a safer, less pressured relationship with food can make a real difference.

20/03/2026

A healthy relationship with your body image starts when you realise your worth is not based on how you look.

Social media, comparison, and TikTok diet trends can make unrealistic standards feel normal. Real health is about feeling nourished, supported, and well — not controlled by pressure, guilt, or appearance.
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17/03/2026

For some pupils, eating at school can feel surprisingly difficult.

Busy dining halls, fear of judgement, sensory sensitivities, or anxiety about being watched can all make lunchtime stressful.

When schools create environments that feel safer and less pressured, pupils are more likely to build healthier relationships with food.

Small changes — in language, routine, and understanding — can make a big difference.

14/03/2026

Eating disorders don’t always look obvious at first.

Often, they begin with small changes — around food, mood, body image, or behaviour. These shifts can easily be missed, especially during the teenage years when many things are already changing.

Understanding what to look for can help friends, parents and teachers notice when a young person might need support.

Recognising patterns early can make a real difference.





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