There is evidence that the stigma of being overweight has worsened in the last 40 years. This may play a part in adolescents’ fear of being overweight and the misconception that dieting does not increase the risk of eating disorders. Discussions with health providers need to include perceived weight and how that relates to self-esteem to sort out complexities in the relationship between actual weight and present eating and food behaviors.
International Journal of Eating Disorders 43:5 447-454
1155 Louisiana Ave., Ste 210 Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone: (407) 629-5504 Fax: (407) 629-5585
Eating disorders are not just about food and eating. A complex constellation of factors is implicated in their development and the recovery process. An eating disorder occurs when the focus of a person’s everyday life revolves obsessively around food and weight. These food thoughts and behaviors are the symptoms of underlying emotional issues that are triggering the behavior.
At Nutritional Guidance, Inc. we believe in full recovery and will work with a multidisciplinary team to move clients towards it. Nutritional repletion and weight restoration are core components of the recovery process. The dietitians will move clients safely through the refeeding process while providing education regarding the physiological consequences of eating disorder behaviors.