INTRODUCTION

YOU ARE WHAT YOU ATE The Chemistry of the Obesity Epidemic

OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE Introduction. The brief Overview of the obesity and diabetes epidemic Formation of teams Presentation of the brief to groups

The Brief – each team will: Write a letter to a local Education Authority proposing delivering presentations to local schools on the obesity epidemic (30% mark) Compose and deliver a 20 minute presentation for delivery to sixth-formers on diet, nutrition and obesity (60%) Write a short (four-page) report, a flier for your presentation and a list of recommendations to government for reducing the risk of obesity in young people (10%) OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE

Tutor-led introduction to the obesity and diabetes epidemic. Appraisal of the problem using information from public sources – press, journal articles, government publications Teams assign responsibilities to members Writing of a proposal letter to support preparing and delivery of presentations to schools on the topic Submission and appraisal of proposal letters

OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE Tutor-led overview of the causes of obesity and diabetes epidemic Access to published information Tutor-led discussions of metabolic chemistry Teams assign responsibilities to members Teams explore aspects of the obesity crisis and decide on the scope of the presentations.

OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE Preparation of presentations and fliers Practice presentation sessions Presentations and assessments Selection of a presentation for delivery in a local school Writing of a report and policy recommendations