Eating Disorders Nutritionists and Dietitians in San Jose, CA

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Kristin Paver
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95112  (Online Only)
Specialties include Eating disorders, Disordered Eating, Digestive Issues (IBS, IBD), Crohn's, Celiac, Weight Management for Adults/Adolescents, Diabetes, GERD, Allergy Nutrition, PCOS, Cardiovascular Disease, Kidney Disorders, High Blood Pressure, and other conditions.
As a dedicated and compassionate dietitian, Kristin specializes in helping her clients achieve their health and wellness goals through personalized nutrition and lifestyle changes. With a deep understanding that each individual’s dietary needs are unique, she tailors her approach to suit her client’s specific lifestyle, health conditions and goals. Kristin focuses on promoting intuitive eating and fostering a positive relationship with food, helping her clients to listen to their body’s cues and develop a more balanced and mindful approach to eating.
Specialties include Eating disorders, Disordered Eating, Digestive Issues (IBS, IBD), Crohn's, Celiac, Weight Management for Adults/Adolescents, Diabetes, GERD, Allergy Nutrition, PCOS, Cardiovascular Disease, Kidney Disorders, High Blood Pressure, and other conditions.
As a dedicated and compassionate dietitian, Kristin specializes in helping her clients achieve their health and wellness goals through personalized nutrition and lifestyle changes. With a deep understanding that each individual’s dietary needs are unique, she tailors her approach to suit her client’s specific lifestyle, health conditions and goals. Kristin focuses on promoting intuitive eating and fostering a positive relationship with food, helping her clients to listen to their body’s cues and develop a more balanced and mindful approach to eating.
(310) 340-7226 View (310) 340-7226
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Jamie Schwartz
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95117  (Online Only)
Specialties include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED) disordered eating, chronic dieting, intuitive eating, mindful eating, HAES, body image concerns, and general nutrition.
Jamie is a Registered Dietitian with Health Loft who takes a compassionate approach to nutrition therapy by meeting people where they are in their personal journeys and helping them make incremental changes in order to restore a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies. She understands the harmful nature of diet culture and takes an approach to nutrition therapy that is both affirming and sustainable. She will tailor a treatment plan based in an individual’s specific needs and goals, always striving towards a place of recovery and growth.
Specialties include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED) disordered eating, chronic dieting, intuitive eating, mindful eating, HAES, body image concerns, and general nutrition.
Jamie is a Registered Dietitian with Health Loft who takes a compassionate approach to nutrition therapy by meeting people where they are in their personal journeys and helping them make incremental changes in order to restore a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies. She understands the harmful nature of diet culture and takes an approach to nutrition therapy that is both affirming and sustainable. She will tailor a treatment plan based in an individual’s specific needs and goals, always striving towards a place of recovery and growth.
(346) 666-7394 View (346) 666-7394
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Jessica Lechman
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95125  (Online Only)
Specialties Include: Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Sports Nutrition, Intuitive and Mindful Eating, General Lifestyle and Nutrition.
Jess is passionate Registered Dietitian who strives to help individuals foster a positive relationship with food that incorporates intuitive eating, listening to your body’s hunger/fullness cues, and learning flexible eating habits to support overall nutrition. She is committed to helping others overcome eating disorders, disordered eating, and chronic dieting, while providing a safe space to feel heard and understood while doing so. Jess believes in providing individualized, evidence-based care.
Specialties Include: Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Sports Nutrition, Intuitive and Mindful Eating, General Lifestyle and Nutrition.
Jess is passionate Registered Dietitian who strives to help individuals foster a positive relationship with food that incorporates intuitive eating, listening to your body’s hunger/fullness cues, and learning flexible eating habits to support overall nutrition. She is committed to helping others overcome eating disorders, disordered eating, and chronic dieting, while providing a safe space to feel heard and understood while doing so. Jess believes in providing individualized, evidence-based care.
(872) 278-3254 View (872) 278-3254
Bay Area Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CEDs-C
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95125
BAN has a team of 6 RDs and a nutrition support mentor with different interests & specialties including: eating disorders, ADHD, diabetes, & pediatric/family nutrition.
If you or a family member is struggling with food/nutrition, frustrated with random nutrition information out there or has a nutrition related problem or diagnosis, the RDs and Nutrition Support Mentors at Bay Area Nutrition are available to help. We are dedicated to treating you, the whole person, via education, support, and devising a plan with you and for you. Our team will collaborate with other care providers on your team as needed so you can optimize your health and well-being.
BAN has a team of 6 RDs and a nutrition support mentor with different interests & specialties including: eating disorders, ADHD, diabetes, & pediatric/family nutrition.
If you or a family member is struggling with food/nutrition, frustrated with random nutrition information out there or has a nutrition related problem or diagnosis, the RDs and Nutrition Support Mentors at Bay Area Nutrition are available to help. We are dedicated to treating you, the whole person, via education, support, and devising a plan with you and for you. Our team will collaborate with other care providers on your team as needed so you can optimize your health and well-being.
(408) 956-6783 View (408) 956-6783
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Kelly Wills
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95101  (Online Only)
Kelly is a non-diet Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor serving clients living in San Luis Obispo County and throughout California. She provides virtual, weight inclusive nutrition counseling to folks struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, chronic dieting, & body image issues. Her goal is to help people heal their relationship with food in order to open up more space and energy to start living a fulfilling and meaningful life. Kelly accepts some private insurances (see below) as well as cash pay clients.
Kelly is a non-diet Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor serving clients living in San Luis Obispo County and throughout California. She provides virtual, weight inclusive nutrition counseling to folks struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, chronic dieting, & body image issues. Her goal is to help people heal their relationship with food in order to open up more space and energy to start living a fulfilling and meaningful life. Kelly accepts some private insurances (see below) as well as cash pay clients.
(805) 321-1557 View (805) 321-1557
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Evette Levine
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MHA, RD, LSSBB
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95101
I specialize in digestive health (IBS, constipation, diarrhea, SIBO, and GERD), weight management, eating disorders, PCOS, and more.
Do you struggle with digestive issues like IBS, bloating, GERD, or irregularity? Do food and weight feel like a constant battle? If you answered “Yes” to these questions. I am here to support and help resolve these issues you are experiencing.
I specialize in digestive health (IBS, constipation, diarrhea, SIBO, and GERD), weight management, eating disorders, PCOS, and more.
Do you struggle with digestive issues like IBS, bloating, GERD, or irregularity? Do food and weight feel like a constant battle? If you answered “Yes” to these questions. I am here to support and help resolve these issues you are experiencing.
(650) 668-4759 View (650) 668-4759
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Sara Leung, RD
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95117
I provide current, relevant, and clear nutrition information to help my clients understand how to make their relationship to food simple, consistent, and sustainable. With my help, you'll be empowered to reclaim your life so you can spend your time doing more than just obsessing about food. I'll guide you to a greater understanding of your body and mind, and how to help them communicate with each other properly through the use of food.
I provide current, relevant, and clear nutrition information to help my clients understand how to make their relationship to food simple, consistent, and sustainable. With my help, you'll be empowered to reclaim your life so you can spend your time doing more than just obsessing about food. I'll guide you to a greater understanding of your body and mind, and how to help them communicate with each other properly through the use of food.
(408) 317-7218 View (408) 317-7218
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Digestive Health Center
Nutritionist/Dietitian, BA, MPH, CNS, CBT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95101
Do you have Bloating, Gas, Heartburn, GERD, constipation or other digestive issues? Have you been diagnosed with Colitis or Inflammation? Auto Immune Disorder? Do you feel something is not right with your Gut? Are you ready to find and address the Root Cause of your digestive issues? Do you know that 80 percent of your body's immunity is located in the digestive system? That most of your neurotransmitters/serotonin/feel good brain chemicals are made in the gut? Do you know that all Disease starts in the digestive system? Please go to my website at www.digestivehealth.center/watch video SVHI June 2018.
Do you have Bloating, Gas, Heartburn, GERD, constipation or other digestive issues? Have you been diagnosed with Colitis or Inflammation? Auto Immune Disorder? Do you feel something is not right with your Gut? Are you ready to find and address the Root Cause of your digestive issues? Do you know that 80 percent of your body's immunity is located in the digestive system? That most of your neurotransmitters/serotonin/feel good brain chemicals are made in the gut? Do you know that all Disease starts in the digestive system? Please go to my website at www.digestivehealth.center/watch video SVHI June 2018.
(650) 830-7224 View (650) 830-7224
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Sarah Miller
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95138  (Online Only)
I became a Registered Dietitian because I have a passion for nutrition and the many ways it can be used as a preventative tool to maintain health and wellness. I'm here to help you feel your best by teaching you how to make nutrition choices that are sustainable and healthful for you.
I became a Registered Dietitian because I have a passion for nutrition and the many ways it can be used as a preventative tool to maintain health and wellness. I'm here to help you feel your best by teaching you how to make nutrition choices that are sustainable and healthful for you.
(669) 200-2564 View (669) 200-2564
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Anne Suelzer
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95128  (Online Only)
Anne is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to help them make healthy and sustainable diet changes that support their lifestyle and hormonal health. She understands food’s crucial role in balancing hormones and believes in the power of evidence-based research to guide her practice. Anne is particularly interested in the gut-brain connection and how it influences overall well-being. She emphasizes the importance of consuming whole foods that nourish the body and believes that access to nutritious food should be available to all.
Anne is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to help them make healthy and sustainable diet changes that support their lifestyle and hormonal health. She understands food’s crucial role in balancing hormones and believes in the power of evidence-based research to guide her practice. Anne is particularly interested in the gut-brain connection and how it influences overall well-being. She emphasizes the importance of consuming whole foods that nourish the body and believes that access to nutritious food should be available to all.
(817) 904-2629 View (817) 904-2629

More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby

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Dana McCabe
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94304
I am a registered dietitian recognized by the State of California. I provide private nutrition counseling, specializing in weight loss, eating disorders and peri/pre -menopause nutrition plans. An initial session with me includes your detailed health history, your personal goals and objectives to create a custom solution that meets your needs and lifestyle, diet and nutrition analysis, a meal and exercise plan that work with your lifestyle and much much more!
I am a registered dietitian recognized by the State of California. I provide private nutrition counseling, specializing in weight loss, eating disorders and peri/pre -menopause nutrition plans. An initial session with me includes your detailed health history, your personal goals and objectives to create a custom solution that meets your needs and lifestyle, diet and nutrition analysis, a meal and exercise plan that work with your lifestyle and much much more!
(650) 383-8918 View (650) 383-8918
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Jackie Ahern
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MA, RD, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with your relationship to food and your body? Or are your mental health concerns impacting your ability to nourish your mind and body? We can work on that together. As both a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate and Registered Dietitian, I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, mental health-informed nutrition, and gender affirming nutrition care. In practice, I integrate functional nutrition, holistic wellness and intuitive eating concepts to help folks reconnect with their whole being.
Are you struggling with your relationship to food and your body? Or are your mental health concerns impacting your ability to nourish your mind and body? We can work on that together. As both a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate and Registered Dietitian, I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, mental health-informed nutrition, and gender affirming nutrition care. In practice, I integrate functional nutrition, holistic wellness and intuitive eating concepts to help folks reconnect with their whole being.
(415) 831-7736 View (415) 831-7736
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Jessica Kruzan
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, RDN
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95050  (Online Only)
Specialties include working with clients that are interested in Disordered Eating, Eating Disorders, Infertility Nutrition, Hormonal Imbalances, PCOS, Pre/Post Partum, Oncology, Heart Health, Intuitive Eating, Gestational diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Weight Management, Vegan/Vegetarian Diets, Thyroid Diagnosis, Anti-Inflammation Diets, and other areas.
Jessica specializes in working with PCOS, Disordered/ Eating Disorders, Infertility Nutrition, Pre/Post Partum, Hormonal Imbalances, and other areas. She believes that a diet should not only support someone’s physical health, but their social, emotional, and mental health as well. She works with her clients to identify their goals, understand their lifestyle and preferences, and create a plan that fits their unique needs. Jessica also recognizes that food is more than just fuel for the body – it is often tied to emotions, memories, and cultural traditions. As such, she helps her clients to build a positive relationship with food.
Specialties include working with clients that are interested in Disordered Eating, Eating Disorders, Infertility Nutrition, Hormonal Imbalances, PCOS, Pre/Post Partum, Oncology, Heart Health, Intuitive Eating, Gestational diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Weight Management, Vegan/Vegetarian Diets, Thyroid Diagnosis, Anti-Inflammation Diets, and other areas.
Jessica specializes in working with PCOS, Disordered/ Eating Disorders, Infertility Nutrition, Pre/Post Partum, Hormonal Imbalances, and other areas. She believes that a diet should not only support someone’s physical health, but their social, emotional, and mental health as well. She works with her clients to identify their goals, understand their lifestyle and preferences, and create a plan that fits their unique needs. Jessica also recognizes that food is more than just fuel for the body – it is often tied to emotions, memories, and cultural traditions. As such, she helps her clients to build a positive relationship with food.
(332) 239-6097 View (332) 239-6097
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Mary Ellen Banevedes
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CDCES
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040
I specialize in diabetes, including gestational diabetes, PCOS, and eating disorders.
Have you tried diets but can’t stick to them? Do you lose weight then regain it? Do you feel guilty about eating foods you love? Does exercise seem like punishment? Make peace with food and your body. NO MORE wasting your precious time and energy obsessing about what to eat. NO MORE restricting, bingeing and feeling out of control around food. NO MORE beating yourself up for every. single. thing. you. eat. You can experience a peaceful, pleasurable relationship with food and your body. You deserve to know who you are outside of dieting and hating your body, and to live a liberated life that feels good to you!
I specialize in diabetes, including gestational diabetes, PCOS, and eating disorders.
Have you tried diets but can’t stick to them? Do you lose weight then regain it? Do you feel guilty about eating foods you love? Does exercise seem like punishment? Make peace with food and your body. NO MORE wasting your precious time and energy obsessing about what to eat. NO MORE restricting, bingeing and feeling out of control around food. NO MORE beating yourself up for every. single. thing. you. eat. You can experience a peaceful, pleasurable relationship with food and your body. You deserve to know who you are outside of dieting and hating your body, and to live a liberated life that feels good to you!
(559) 235-1920 View (559) 235-1920
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Katrina Zhang
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RD
Verified Verified
Fremont, CA 94536
You have the best intention to take care of your body, yet often feel anxious, frustrated, and overwhelmed with being unable to stick with the best diet or achieve the ideal weight deemed desirable by diet culture. Or, you have a list of "forbidden" food you don't trust yourself around them. You feel out of control, so you always restrict yourself from eating these "unsafe" food. You are tired of fighting with eating. You dream of having a peaceful relationship with food, where you enjoy the food you love without any negative emotional impact.
You have the best intention to take care of your body, yet often feel anxious, frustrated, and overwhelmed with being unable to stick with the best diet or achieve the ideal weight deemed desirable by diet culture. Or, you have a list of "forbidden" food you don't trust yourself around them. You feel out of control, so you always restrict yourself from eating these "unsafe" food. You are tired of fighting with eating. You dream of having a peaceful relationship with food, where you enjoy the food you love without any negative emotional impact.
(510) 214-4039 View (510) 214-4039
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Beyond Measure
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Located in Redwood City, we are a collaborative of clinicians dedicated to providing inclusive and stigma-free care to our clients. Whether you are new to nutrition treatment or have worked with dietitians in the past, we look forward to exploring how we can help you achieve your goals. We strive to apply the highest quality evidence-based treatments in a flexible manner, tailoring our services to each individual's unique identity and lived experience. We are pleased to offer nutrition counseling to children, adolescents, and adults.
Located in Redwood City, we are a collaborative of clinicians dedicated to providing inclusive and stigma-free care to our clients. Whether you are new to nutrition treatment or have worked with dietitians in the past, we look forward to exploring how we can help you achieve your goals. We strive to apply the highest quality evidence-based treatments in a flexible manner, tailoring our services to each individual's unique identity and lived experience. We are pleased to offer nutrition counseling to children, adolescents, and adults.
(650) 747-8612 View (650) 747-8612
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Amanda Field
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CD
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94039
Improve your athletic performance, energy, and health with personalized nutrition to help you reach your sport and fitness goals. Restore your relationship with food and your body using intuitive eating, health at every size, and mindfulness approaches. Make sense of all the confusing nutrition information to prevent and control high blood pressure, cholesterol, and more. I specialize in exercise/sports nutrition, disordered eating, and wellness. My passion is helping you to break free of the guilt you may carry around food, and joining you on the journey towards building a healthy relationship with food to complement your lifestyle.
Improve your athletic performance, energy, and health with personalized nutrition to help you reach your sport and fitness goals. Restore your relationship with food and your body using intuitive eating, health at every size, and mindfulness approaches. Make sense of all the confusing nutrition information to prevent and control high blood pressure, cholesterol, and more. I specialize in exercise/sports nutrition, disordered eating, and wellness. My passion is helping you to break free of the guilt you may carry around food, and joining you on the journey towards building a healthy relationship with food to complement your lifestyle.
(425) 256-3092 View (425) 256-3092
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Hilary Cole
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94306  (Online Only)
Hilary (she/her) is an anti-diet registered dietitian and practices from a mental health and trauma-informed lens. She utilizes a Health at Every Size philosophy and emphasizes All Foods Fit with principles of Intuitive Eating to help clients remove guilt and shame and to start building and positive and healthy relationship with food and their bodies. Through compassionate and collaborative care, she will help you understand your eating behaviors, patterns, and thoughts on a deeper level.
Hilary (she/her) is an anti-diet registered dietitian and practices from a mental health and trauma-informed lens. She utilizes a Health at Every Size philosophy and emphasizes All Foods Fit with principles of Intuitive Eating to help clients remove guilt and shame and to start building and positive and healthy relationship with food and their bodies. Through compassionate and collaborative care, she will help you understand your eating behaviors, patterns, and thoughts on a deeper level.
(619) 375-5143 View (619) 375-5143
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Brenna O'Malley
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94022
Hi, I'm Brenna! I work with adolescents, teens and adults who are struggling with disordered eating, recovery from chronic dieting, binge-restrict cycles, body image concerns and wanting to be able to pursue health without obsession. It's common to be interested in or passionate about food, health, wellness exercise - but when those interests become inflexible, or don't allow for you to spend time and feel present doing other things that are important to you, it can be a sign to reach out.
Hi, I'm Brenna! I work with adolescents, teens and adults who are struggling with disordered eating, recovery from chronic dieting, binge-restrict cycles, body image concerns and wanting to be able to pursue health without obsession. It's common to be interested in or passionate about food, health, wellness exercise - but when those interests become inflexible, or don't allow for you to spend time and feel present doing other things that are important to you, it can be a sign to reach out.
(415) 798-9738 View (415) 798-9738
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Terri Oberto
Nutritionist/Dietitian, CNC, CPT, PHT, BS
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Our office provides extensive evaluation of questionnaires, diet analysis, urine and blood analysis from state of the art labs, in-office and home testing, Kinesiology and Sclerology. This evaluation generates a detailed protocol which is discussed in a lengthy consultation with you. We also offer several modalities which may help with issues you would like to address. These include Biofeedback, Rife, Galvanic Spa and infra red laser technologies, as well as aromatherapy, infra red sauna, cellular detox foot bath, and alkalizing therapies.
Our office provides extensive evaluation of questionnaires, diet analysis, urine and blood analysis from state of the art labs, in-office and home testing, Kinesiology and Sclerology. This evaluation generates a detailed protocol which is discussed in a lengthy consultation with you. We also offer several modalities which may help with issues you would like to address. These include Biofeedback, Rife, Galvanic Spa and infra red laser technologies, as well as aromatherapy, infra red sauna, cellular detox foot bath, and alkalizing therapies.
(831) 400-3405 View (831) 400-3405
Eating Disorders Nutritionists and Dietitians

What are the most common types of eating disorders?

The most common types of eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Individuals may also be diagnosed with "other specified feeding or eating disorder" (OSFED), which is a type of eating disorder diagnosed when a client does not meet the full criteria for anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder but still experiences significant distress related to eating.

What diet is best for eating disorder recovery?

Because eating disorders vary widely in symptoms and severity, there is no single best diet for recovery. While not all individuals with eating disorders are underweight and require weight gain during recovery, those who do may particularly benefit from consuming balanced meals on a more structured schedule. This approach helps establish a regular eating pattern and regulate hunger cues. In general, eating disorder dietitians recommend that clients focus on improving their overall relationship with food and eliminating certain "food rules," while also ensuring they consume an appropriate amount. For example, clients with anorexia nervosa often have significant fears surrounding the consumption of high-calorie foods; dietitians may encourage these clients to include such foods in their diet in a balanced manner to help facilitate recovery and achieve a more normalized state of eating. Conversely, clients with bulimia or binge eating disorder may benefit from a diet that avoids foods that are particularly triggering for them to binge on. Many clients with eating disorders benefit from seeing a dietitian who specializes in eating disorders in order to ensure that their diet meets their specific recovery-related needs.

How are eating disorders treated?

Eating disorder treatment often involves a multidisciplinary team of clinicians working together to address the various aspects of the condition. A physician typically monitors physical changes and health problems, a therapist addresses underlying thoughts and emotions, and a dietitian develops a plan to help the patient achieve and maintain a healthy weight. While most individuals can be treated in an outpatient setting, some may require more intensive care provided by residential or inpatient facilities. In addition, early intervention for disordered eating can significantly increase the likelihood of a successful recovery, and ongoing support and monitoring are also crucial to prevent relapse and sustain progress.

How do dietitians help people with eating disorders?

Nutrition counseling is a crucial component of eating disorder recovery, and dietitians play a vital role in this process. They help clients develop personalized meal plans to meet their nutritional goals, which is particularly beneficial for those who need to gain weight after periods of food restriction. Dietitians also encourage healthier eating patterns by helping clients incorporate foods they may have previously avoided due to eating disorder behaviors. Additionally, eating disorder dietitians often collaborate with other members of the client's care team, such as medical doctors, psychiatrists, and therapists, to provide comprehensive support. This multidisciplinary approach is especially important for clients with medical conditions related to their eating disorder, such as heart issues or electrolyte imbalances, which require close supervision by a medical doctor in coordination with a dietitian.