Lunch Webinar: Body Dissatisfaction and Weight Bias in Childhood to Adolescence

Body dissatisfaction and weight bias often begin early in life, influencing eating behaviours, mental health, and the risk of disordered eating. In this webinar, Dr. Kanita will share key insights from her scoping review presented at the 2026 ESPGHAN Annual Meeting (France), highlighting how family, peers, media, and weight stigma shape young people's relationships with food and body image. Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to: Recognise and reduce weight bias Foster positive body image Support healthy relationships with food Improve nutrition practice in clinical, community, and public health settings