Practitioners who recognise the importance of working with parents in tackling the obesity epidemic will want to find out more about the HENRY Programme.
HENRY - which stands for health, exercise and nutrition for the really young - has been developed by Professor Mary Rudolf, consultant paediatrician for Leeds Primary Care Trust. With the help of a DCSF grant, training is now being targeted at children's centres, nurseries and health practitioners, with a particular drive in areas of disadvantage. An e-learning course is also available.
Speaking at the NDNA's annual conference, Professor Rudolf stressed the importance of working with parents while their children are very young - or even before birth.
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