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The Connected for Health project was presented in a number of events in order to report about the activities carried out and the results achieved.
Connected4Health Multiplier Event a BIGY

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Date of the Conference

23/11/2023

Place of the Conference

Hradec Králové, Czech Republic

Description

The participants comprised 21 college students from Biskupské Gymnázium, Hradec Králové, representing three distinct grammar school programs, along with their teachers and instructors. The selection of participants was contextualized within the realms of human biology, civic education, and raising awareness about eating disorders, obesity, and nutrition. These adolescents were identified as potential beneficiaries and users of the project results, belonging to the group at the highest risk of developing detrimental eating habits and eating disorders.

The program encompassed the description and presentation of all C4H results, including the handbook, seminar syllabus, and training packages. A follow-up discussion focused on eating disorders, addressing students' existing knowledge, common misconceptions, and prejudices associated with these disorders. The conversation extended to methods for identifying eating disorders and discussions on how to report and communicate with affected individuals, parents, teachers, or other professionals dealing with eating disorders. The primary focus was on anorexia and bulimia due to their prevalence and familiarity, revealing both solid knowledge and significant gaps among the students. Treatment options, potential causes, and outcomes were also discussed. Participants expressed satisfaction with finding all the relevant information on a logically well-structured website.

After the coffee break, discussions delved into issues related to obesity and body image, exploring the impact of social media and advertising on young people's self-perception. Participants identified societal pressures and reflected on their personal experiences. An intriguing perspective was provided by a student active in the modeling business.

This session was succeeded by Hana Střítecká from the University of Pardubice, who focused on nutrition. She highlighted myths about orthorexia and addressed common false beliefs among young people. Students were surprised to have their ideas of healthy eating challenged by an experienced professional. The discussion was linked with C4H results, presenting nutritional data from project partners' research. Emphasis was placed on the resources students use to learn about healthy eating and the pressures exerted by advertisements and producers of food supplements, particularly in gyms and fitness studios, where uninformed adolescents often encounter traps and misleading business practices.

The second multiplier event concluded with a Kahoot quiz summarizing knowledge about eating disorders, obesity, communication strategies, and C4H results. Subsequently, answers have been reviewed and feedback have been provided on both incorrect and correct options.

Participants appreciated the event's content, recognizing its usefulness and practical aspects. They expressed confidence in utilizing the results in the future, helping them navigate the commercial challenges and contradictory pressures they face daily. The participants valued the identification of misconceptions and false beliefs about eating disorders, obesity, and nutrition, gaining a new perspective on these subjects. Educating and providing reliable information to this specific social group proved to be worthwhile.


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