Dear Public Health England
Blanket Calorie counting & calorie limits 4 children &young people (and adults 4that matter).... you’ll need to treble the specialist resources for eating disorder teams,
Best wishes
A very concerned eating disorder psychologist
#eatingdisorders
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I completely agree, the internet is already flooded with 400 calorie breakfast ideas! I despair.
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The “wellness industry” must be rubbing their hands with glee! It’s like Christmas has come early. Meanwhile on the front line...
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How ON EARTH do they think is is a good idea?! I wonder if psychologists can band together and petition against this ? ?
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Agree, energy requirements are rarely the same for any 2 individuals. Not helpful at all.
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NHS needs to update their diet knowledge too, to much of it comes from research paid for by the food/diet industry, its not all about calories
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I think the focus needs to be on supporting young people to not become preoccupied about calories and their perceived control. In our view knowing about calories isn't the issue
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