Dietitian Course: Weight-Loss Injectables and Disordered Eating: Clinical Considerations for Dietitians

WEIGHT-LOSS INJECTABLES AND DISORDERED EATING: CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR DIETITIANS

Injectable medications for weight-loss have become very popular, and oral versions are becoming more available as well. As dietitians, it is not our role to prescribe or recommend these medications. However, it is important that we understand how these medications affect our patients, especially those struggling with disordered eating. An understanding of the medications and effects is important to provide proper nutrition advice. It is our role as the nutrition expert to assess eating attitudes and behaviors with the goal of overall wellness. This webinar will provide information on screening for disordered eating, nutrition counseling support for those on weight-loss injectable medications, and what to do if someone using a weight-loss medication reveals they have an eating disorder. Case study examples will be examined, and there will be time for a question-and-answer session.

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

Describe the effects of injectable weight-loss medications and how these effects influence nutritional status.

Assess risk of disordered eating for patients using weight-loss medications.

Provide nutrition advice for patients usinginjectable weight-loss medications.

Apply learned principles to case study examples.

Live Webinar Date: May 26, 2026 (03:00 PM - 04:00 PM Eastern Time) (US and Canada)

Expiration Date: Apr 30, 2027

Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 5.1.6, 9.2.2, 10.6.3, 11.4.6

Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals

Number of Credits: 1.0

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.