The Faculty of Medicine, the Institute of Physiology, and the Centre for Sport Medicine and Exercise Therapy in Belgrade played host to a significant conference on November 29, 2023. The event, organized as part of project, drew 49 participants, predominantly exercise therapy specialists, sports medicine experts, nurses, residents, dietitians, and freelancers self-employed in related fields.

The conference featured project team members from Serbia, along with specialists in exercise therapy, sports medicine, physiology, and pediatrics. Commencing with an overview of the project's three key results, the event delved into crucial topics such as communication strategies for addressing obesity and eating disorders in young people. Emphasis was placed on the importance of adopting a multidisciplinary approach to tackle these challenges, including the use of exercise therapy in treating obesity among adolescents.

The second part of the event focused on age-related specifics of recommended physical activity types and intensity. Recommendations for children with chronic diseases aiming to lose weight or combat eating disorders were also discussed in detail.

The conference concluded with a dynamic round table discussion, allowing participants to explore diverse perspectives on the topics presented. Several key conclusions emerged, underlining the escalating severity of obesity and eating disorders among young people over time. The consensus was clear – a multidisciplinary approach yields better results than a solely medical one. Participants expressed unanimous appreciation for the project's results, deeming them valuable and worthy of implementation in current programs, offering hope for improved outcomes in target groups dealing with these health challenges.