Fuel, Food & Fad Diets – What Boarding Staff Actually Need to Know… and Say!

The dining hall is only part of the picture within boarding, the house itself shapes a young person’s entire food environment.

This session explores how boarding staff can better understand and support the nutritional needs of teenagers, recognise changes in eating behaviours, and respond to the influence of fad diets and online trends. With practical insights into food habits and communication strategies, you’ll gain confidence in knowing what to say (and what to avoid) when having conversations about food - helping to foster a healthy, balanced food culture within your boarding community.