Knowledge sharing

We will share the latest knowledge about health, weight development and well-being among children and adolescents. This must be done both to the professional community and to decision-makers and the general public. One of the reasons for this is to reduce the stigmatisation that often accompanies a high body weight, which is often based on prejudices and incorrect assumptions about what causes excessive weight gain.

Among other things, we wish to help create a more nuanced body image among children and adolescents themselves. Many children and adolescents judge themselves harshly because of their body type and appearance, and for many this leads to low self-esteem and failure to thrive.

Effective campaigns and communication at eye level with the target group are needed if we are to succeed in breaking through the many ideas about body and health that affect adolescents, which are often backed by commercial interests. Thus, we will typically partner with other organisations that are closer to the target groups or have already gained a strong voice in the field.

Centre for Childhood Health will help influence the structural framework of children and young people's everyday lives in a healthier direction. Therefore, we will also be present in the public debate, make our mark in relevant committees and forums and seek influence in political negotiations and discussions. In this setting, we will contribute with the best current knowledge about prevention, health promotion and well-being.