Australia no longer teaches BMI and dieting; kids will now learn something different 

– Australian curriculum is changing to prevent eating disorder

– Hundreds of references to BMI, weight, calories and diets have been removed

– Weight stigma and diet culture are rife in society

– Positive role modelling by adults around how we talk about our own and others' bodies is crucial

Teachers have an important role in educating our children about body respect

and having a healthy relationship with their bodies and eating.

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