What services does the Health Department offer regarding body image?
The Health Department works with community partners, to promote the development of healthy body image in Halton residents. We also provide programs and services to encourage healthier lifestyle attitudes and behaviours by promoting consistent messages about healthy eating , physical activity and self-acceptance. To increase public awareness about body image issues we: • Provide educational sessions to children, youth, parents, adults and professionals. • Provide support, consultation and referral to teens, parents, adults and professionals. • Identify and advocate for community resources for the prevention and treatment of eating disorders.
