Discussing obesity and eating disorders with patients and families

With 1 in 7 adolescents worldwide diagnosed with mental health disorders, emerging research suggests that diet is a powerful yet often overlooked therapeutic tool.

The final episode in our podcast series on atypical anorexia discusses fat bias in health care and its impact on diagnosis and when pushback against diagnosis happens.

Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, emphasizes the importance of learning to spot added sugars, compare portion sizes, and recognize misleading marketing claims to give patients a practical tool to take ownership of their health.

Dr. Erin Harrop discusses the necessity of understanding that eating disorders do not all look the same in every patient and how a multidisciplinary approach could be an effective way to diagnose and manage anorexia nervosa that is atypical.

A study found that teens with obesity eat more later in the day than their peers, highlighting the role of the body’s circadian system in eating habits.

Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, discussed how the 5 senses can affect a child's appetite, as well as how to use food play to get children to try new foods.