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The "Developmental Approaches to Eating Disorders" Symposium and Workshop was organized under the leadership of the Bahçeşehir University (BAU) Department of Psychology.
The "Developmental approaches to eating disorders" symposium, where new research and practice findings on eating disorders were shared and students and academics came together to enable joint work, was held at the Fazıl Say Conference Hall with wide participation.
"PICKY EATING IS VERY COMMON IN TÜRKIYE"
Drawing attention to how children begin to like foods, Dr. Gillian Harris, Consultant in Psychology at the University of Birmingham, said: "At mealtimes, people make themselves reluctant by being selective about food, and this is a very common situation in Türkiye. As in many regions, the basis of food in Türkiye is subculture. Tastes are learned from birth. What mothers eat while breastfeeding their children is also very important. Fruits and vegetables in particular need to be introduced to children at a very early age."
THE LACK OF CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUNDS CAUSES OBESITY
Speaking about obesity and children, Dr. Jackie Blissett, faculty member at the University of Birmingham, stated that unhealthy eating behavior has increased greatly and that, as a result, people face obesity. Arguing that people need to be physically active and that spaces for physical activity should be increased for this purpose, Blissett said: "There are very few parks in Istanbul; the environment is very conducive to children facing obesity at an early age." Stating that children generally eat much more often when they are sad or tense, Dr. Jackie Blissett of the University of Birmingham said: "In addition, mothers should not tell their children to finish their plates right away, because this leads to excess calories and weight."
"PEOPLE SHOULD NOT EAT BECAUSE OF STRESS"
Stating that mothers and fathers give children food when they are bored, Clinical Psychologist Gülin Güneri said: "Parents give children something sweet when they fall. We should not accustom them this way. Binge eating disorder emerges when one becomes emotionally tense and angry, and this pace is very dangerous," drawing attention in particular to the need for children not to lose control while eating.
