ETHICS AND EATING DISORDERS
Our code of ethics as dietitians defines the core values of our profession. Part of practicing ethically is maintaining scope of practice. In disordered eating treatment, there are ethical concerns about competence in nutrition counseling as well as appropriateness of level of care. This presentation will review basic ethics in relation to dietitians working with patients and clients with disordered eating. Then, practice scenarios will be shared for discussion. Whether you work with clients with disordered eating regularly or have occasionally encountered these patients in your practice, this webinar should help highlight special concerns with this population and provide practical solutions to ethical dilemmas.
Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:
- Apply the Code of Ethics for Registered Dietitians to nutrition counseling for disordered eating.
- Recognize ethical dilemmas that are commonly seen with disordered eating clientele.
- Identify possible solutions to common dilemmas in disordered eating treatment.
- Apply learned principles to case study scenarios.
Live Event Date:
Apr 17, 2025
Expiration Date:
Apr 29, 2028
Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 1.1.6, 1.3.3, 2.3.5, 4.1.6
Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals
Total Cost:
1 Site Credit
About the Presenter: Julie Brake, MS, RDN, LD
Julie Brake is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Licensed by the State of Georgia, specializing in family nutrition, sports nutrition, and prevention and treatment of disordered eating. She has also counseled clients for weight management and various nutritional concerns. She received both her Bachelor’s degree and her Master’s degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Florida.
Julie has been a private practice dietitian since 2005 and has worked with families and kids with eating issues since 2002. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as well as the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She is also a member of the Sports and Human Performance Nutrition (SPHN) Dietetic Practice Group; the Behavioral Health Nutrition (BHN) DPG; and the Nutrition Entrepreneurs (NE) DPG; as well as the International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians (IFEDD).She has presented several webinars for Dietitian Central as a speaker since 2017. Her private practice is currently located in Marietta, GA. Julie participates in networking groups in metro Atlanta with dietitians and other professionals. She has provided presentations to professionals as well as to businesses and schools. She also writes nutrition articles and tips as opportunities arise.
Julie enjoys helping others find a healthy balance with eating attitudes and behaviors. She has experience with various approaches and it is her pleasure to work closely with other counselors and professionals to change people’s lives.
