Dietitian Course: Dangerously Thin: A Closer Look at Anorexia Nervosa

DANGEROUSLY THIN: A CLOSER LOOK AT ANOREXIA NERVOSA

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a restrictive eating disorder that causes severe weight loss. While there are well-defined characteristics of AN, it can take many forms and appear differently in each individual who struggles with this type of eating disorder (ED). This webinar will take an in-depth look at AN, including signs and symptoms, diagnostic criteria, effects, treatment methods, and nutrition counseling for this ED. Aspects of severe and enduring anorexia nervosa (SEAN) will be discussed. Case studies will be examined to provide further details and aid in applying what is learned to practice. The goal of this webinar is to instruct dietitians at various ED knowledge levels – to increase knowledge for those starting to learn more about EDs and AN, and also to give more detailed information for those already in ED practice.

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

Recognize diagnostic criteria and various forms of anorexia nervosa (AN).

Differentiate between AN, severe and enduring anorexia nervosa (SEAN), and other eating disorders (EDs).

Understand treatment and nutrition counseling methods for AN.

IdentifySEAN and how it should be treated differently.

Live Webinar Date: Jul 11, 2023 (04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Eastern Time) (US and Canada)

Expiration Date: May 31, 2024

Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 4.2.7, 8.3.7, 10.1.2, 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.