The National Council for Hypnotherapy Responds to new Research Showing that Children as Young as 10 are Already Worried about their Weight
(PRWEB UK) 12 July 2013 -- According to Counsel and Heal in an article published on the 8th July 2013, new research has found that children as young as ten are aware of their weight. The study conducted by the Schools Health Education Unit (SHEU) looked at 68,000 adolescents and teenagers between 10 and 15 years of age and asked them about eating habits, body image issues, weight and other appearance based topics. Results showed that on average 37 per cent of girls wanted to be slimmer, with girls aged 14 and 15 showing the highest figures at 63 per cent. Many respondents admitted to skipping breakfast with both boys and girls of all ages stating this, particularly peaking in the oldest age group.
Laura Sharp, a nutritionist for the Children’s Food Trust said:
“These are very worrying findings – all pupils, whatever their age, need to start the day with breakfast if they’re going to be able to focus in class. What’s particularly worrying is that girls and boys are skipping meals at a time when their bodies are changing fast and they’re particularly in need of good nourishment.”
The news of unhealthy eating habits developing in children as young as ten is a cause for concern for the National Council for Hypnotherapy. The Council consists of professional and qualified hypnotists who regularly work with clients who are struggling with their eating habits. This can include both overeating and eating excessively unhealthy. Signs that such habits are developing in children is very worrying as a spokesperson from the Council explained:
“Hypnotherapy can be used to realign the clients eating habits and attitudes towards food and is effective in strengthening willpower and determination to lose weight. It is also great for opening up the willingness to try new foods – something that could be hugely influential on a person’s life.”
The National Council for Hypnotherapy continues to follow health related news and highlight the benefits of using hypnotherapy.
NCH represents over 1800 hypnotherapy professionals within the UK and is committed to ensuring the highest possible professional standards amongst our members. Those looking for help with smoking, weight, anxiety, panic attacks, habits and phobias may be helped by local NCH accredited therapists, look for the NCH seal of approval on their websites. As one of the largest registers of independent Hypnotherapists, the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH) is actively involved with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and strives to develop standards for the benefit of the profession, now and into the future.
Paul Howard, The Surrey Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy, http://www.sich.co.uk, 0208-669-6990, [email protected]
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