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It requires ongoing education about food, especially within the family, combining healthy habits with a supportive emotional environment.<\/p>\n<p>Lola Ramos, a psychologist and school counsellor at <strong>Highlands School El Encinar<\/strong>, highlights several practical approaches:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make food varied and appealing:<\/strong> include fruit, vegetables and seasonal produce, presented in a visually appealing way.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Involve teenagers in cooking:<\/strong> encourage them to help prepare meals to build independence and acceptance of healthy foods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Encourage moderation without bans:<\/strong> avoid labelling foods as \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cbad\u201d, which can lead to frustration and loss of control.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Explain where food comes from:<\/strong> discuss how it is produced and its impact, connecting food with responsibility and sustainability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Care for the emotional context:<\/strong> make mealtimes an opportunity for conversation and togetherness, avoiding tension or excessive control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Research confirms that habits acquired at this stage often continue into adulthood. Ramos warns that adolescents can be particularly sensitive to extreme messages about food. Education based on balance and the example set by adults helps reduce risks and strengthen emotional wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>In an environment shaped by pressure about appearance and contradictory messages about nutrition, food education is an essential preventive tool for learning to look after oneself.<\/p>\n<p>Discover our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandselencinar.es\/en\/private-secondary-education-madrid\/\">Secondary education<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandselencinar.es\/en\/educational-model\/\">Highlands School El Encinar educational model<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandselencinar.es\/en\/admissions\/\">Arrange a school visit<\/a> to meet our team and ask any questions about the admissions process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Between 11% and 27% of adolescents in Spain show behaviours associated with a risk of eating disorders. 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