Eating Disorder Hope Israel: Secret is get them while they're young

Monday, December 5, 2011

Secret is get them while they're young

Good eating habits from an early age can help prevent eating disorders, writes Rachel Browne.

TEACHING children to have a healthy relationship with food from a young age can reduce the likelihood of them developing an eating disorder.
This means teaching them that food is fuel for the body, rather than a reward or punishment, says Christine Morgan, chief executive of the eating disorders support group, The Butterfly Foundation.

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What are ways to help encourage children to have a positive relationship with food and their bodies? How will this help in the prevention of eating disorders?

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