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CPD learning module: nutrition and risk of obesity in school-age children

CPD learning module: nutrition and risk of obesity in school-age children

Module Summary

Helena Gibson-Moore & Ayela Spiro of the British Nutrition Foundation discuss nutrition and obesity in school-age children.

Learning Objectives

This module will help you:

  • understand the impact of childhood obesity.
  • understand what a healthy balanced diet is for children.
  • know how to answer frequently asked questions from parents and carers.

Authors

Ayela Spiro, nutrition science manager, and Helena Gibson-Moore, nutrition scientist, from the British Nutrition Foundation charity

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