Within the initial phase of our plan (2023-2025), we hope that all teams working with children young people and families in Plymouth will access the e-learning tools on this page. These e-learning tools aim to raise awareness of the complex causes of excess weight and the causes and implications of weight stigma.
Challenging Weight Stigma Learning Hub from Public Health Scotland
- Create an account on the PHS Virtual Learning Environment
- Follow set up instructions and log into your account
- Access the Weight Stigma Learning Hub
Complete the following modules:
- What is Weight Stigma (20 minutes)
- Key drivers of Weight Stigma (20 minutes)
- Consequences of Weight Stigma (25 minutes)
This content contains Scotland specific scenarios, however the overall principles of the issues raised remain relevant to our local population.
Centre for Healthy Living / Obesity Canada 5As of Paediatric Obesity Management
- Weight Science 101 (6 minutes)
- A Word About BMI (5 minutes)
These videos were created for a Canadian audience, therefore local interpretation needs to be considered e.g. BMI ranges, however the overall principles of the information remain relevant to the children in Plymouth.
To help families achieve health gains with respect to weight
Thank you to Public Health Scotland and Obesity Canada for sharing these resources.