But What About Food? Dietary Changes for Weight Management
But What About Food? Dietary Changes for Weight Management is a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course designed for healthcare professionals working in primary care, paediatrics, nursing, dietetics, public health, adolescent medicine, pharmacy, and community health. The course explores evidence-based dietary approaches to weight management in children and adolescents, with a particular focus on practical family-centred interventions and early identification of high-risk groups. Childhood overweight and obesity remain major public health concerns in Australia and internationally. Poor dietary patterns established during childhood can contribute to long-term health risks including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, sleep disorders, and psychological difficulties. Environmental, behavioural, genetic, and socioeconomic factors all influence eating behaviours and weight outcomes.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Understand current dietary habits and nutritional concerns among children and adolescents in Australia.
- Identify common contributors to childhood overweight and obesity.
- Recognise groups at increased risk of poor dietary outcomes and obesity-related complications.
- Apply practical family-based dietary interventions during short clinical consultations.
- Understand the role and implementation of very low energy diets (VLEDs) in adolescence.
- Recognise when referral to specialist services is appropriate.
- Support sustainable, evidence-based approaches to healthy eating and weight management.
- Provide non-judgemental, patient-centred nutritional education.


Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Understand current dietary habits and nutritional concerns among children and adolescents in Australia.
- Identify common contributors to childhood overweight and obesity.
- Recognise groups at increased risk of poor dietary outcomes and obesity-related complications.
- Apply practical family-based dietary interventions during short clinical consultations.
- Understand the role and implementation of very low energy diets (VLEDs) in adolescence.
- Recognise when referral to specialist services is appropriate.
- Support sustainable, evidence-based approaches to healthy eating and weight management.
- Provide non-judgemental, patient-centred nutritional education.


Modules
- Childhood Dietary Habits and Weight Trends
- Risk Factors and Health Consequences
- Practical Dietary Changes and “Quick Wins”
- Very Low Energy Diets (VLEDs) in Adolescence
- Family-Centred and Behavioural Approaches
- Referral Pathways and Multidisciplinary Care
- Summary
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Frequently Asked Questions
Poor diet, sedentary behaviour, family habits, environmental factors, and reduced physical activity are major contributors.
Simple changes such as reducing sugary drinks, improving snacks, and increasing water intake are considered quick wins.
No. VLEDs should only be used in selected cases under medical supervision.
Children’s eating habits are strongly influenced by family routines and food environments.
Referral is recommended for severe obesity, complications, or complex psychological or medical concerns.
A non-judgemental, supportive, and patient-centred approach is recommended.
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