Dietitian Course: Nutrition Care for Binge Eating Disorder

NUTRITION CARE FOR BINGE EATING DISORDER

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is one of the five eating disorder (ED) diagnoses. Many Registered Dietitians (RDs) may have patients with BED that are not diagnosed properly because the criteria for BED is often misunderstood or misapplied. BED is not a 'disorder of overeating' or diagnosed based on weight status. It is a serious ED that needs the same standard of treatment as other EDs involving a medical doctor, an RD, and therapeutic counseling. BED can be challenging to identify as well as to treat, especially for those RDs not trained in working with EDs. This webinar will provide information about identification, diagnosis, and treatment of BED. The focus will be on the RD perspective and nutrition counseling. Case studies will be discussed to provide more in-depth application of information presented.

Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:

Identify binge eating disorder (BED).

Distinguish BED diagnosis from other disordered eating diagnoses.

Explain the overall treatment process for BED.

Describe aspects of nutrition counseling that are important for success in BED treatment.

Apply learned principles to case study examples.

Live Event Date: Sep 01, 2022

Expiration Date: May 31, 2024

Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 2.2.4, 4.2.7, 8.2.3, 10.2.9

Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals

Number of Credits: 1.0

Level(s): 1, 2

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.

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