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Weight-Related Conversation Resources

Having conversations about healthy lifestyles and wellness as they relate to weight-management can be challenging for children, their families and healthcare professionals. The ProFILE Lab with support from Evidence to Care, have developed a series of practical, evidence-based resources to support:

  • parents in having body-positive conversations about weight with their children
  • healthcare professionals to have positive conversations about healthy lifestyles and weight-management with children and their families

Click on the links below to download these free PDF documents.

Parent Guide
Parent Guide
Weight-Related Conversation Guide for Parents and their Children
This guide is a compilation of research evidence and best practices to support parents in having positive conversations about weight-related issues with their children.
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What words should I use when talking about weight
What Words Should I Use When Talking About Weight?: Your Words Matter
Use this handout to help with what words to use when talking about weight and body image with your child.
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How to have conversations with your child about body diversity
How to Have Conversations with Your Child About Body Diversity
Use this handout to help you talk to your child about different body sizes and weights.
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Healthcare Provider Casebook
Weight-Related Conversation Casebook for Healthcare Providers
Weight-Related Conversation Casebook for Healthcare Providers
This Casebook is a compilation of best evidence and practice to assist healthcare professionals in having positive conversations about weight-related issues with children and their families.
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When Getting the Conversation Started
When Getting the Conversation Started
Use this do’s and don’ts checklist to help you start weight-related conversations.
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Before You Start the Conversation
Before You Start the Conversation
Here are some key considerations to keep in mind when having weight-related conversations.
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Words Matter
Words Matter
Use this Words Matter tip sheet to get the health and wellness conversation started.
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