INTRODUCTION

1. INTRODUCTION

2. YOU ARE WHAT YOU ATE The Chemistry of the Obesity Epidemic

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

4. OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE • 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%)

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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