Unfortunately, health and nutrition messaging in schools is grounded in diet-culture. From as young as toddlers our children hear confusing, all-or-nothing messages about “good” and “bad” foods. Kids also hear they need to exercise to maintain their weight when what we know is that kids and teens are supposed to be gaining weight and growing! In this module you’ll learn how you and your children can identify diet-culture messaging. You’ll also learn effective ways to reach out to schools, teachers and coaches with your concerns.

YOU WILL LEARN:

  • What is developmentally appropriate nutrition education.
  • How to help your children identify diet culture messaging.
  • How to talk to your children about the differences in messaging at schools and home.
  • Tips to effectively communicate with schools, teachers and coaches.



YOU WILL RECEIVE:

  • Sample letters you can send to your child’s school, teachers and coaches
  • Resource: Let’s Make Schools Free From Diet Talk
  • Resource: Examples of developmentally appropriate nutrition education