Dr. Cliodhna Foley-Nolan:

There will always be fashions. Whether protein supplements are a challenge is a different subject. While they are inextricably linked, the issue is to try to divide cosmetics from health. There is the appearance issue, but that can be played on to some extent to encourage positive behaviour. On the other hand, certainly from a parental and health service point of view, our focus would always be on the health issues. Confidence comes into it, and looking and feeling well are important. However, we must also think of what is happening in the internal organs.