410. External Guidelines or Internal Cues? Mindfulness as a Critical Component of Nutrition Therapy

This product is free for those who attended FNCE^® 2018.

Evidence-based dietetics practice traditionally involves a directive clinical approach focused on the provision of nutrition guidelines and recommendations to manage disease states. This information is critical; however, strategies that encourage client intuitive awareness of their body's needs are often lacking. Further, a client's adherence to recommendations may be challenged in times of stress or while managing daily responsibilities, despite nutrition knowledge. In this presentation we share how clinicians can incorporate mindfulness-based strategies into their work with clients. Specifically, we provide a theoretical rational for the integral role of mindfulness in stress management and eating behaviors; demonstrate mindfulness-based intervention strategies; and provide adaptations for populations of interest. This will empower clinicians to empower their clients for sustainable behavior change and improved overall health.

CPEU: 1.5
CPE Level: 2
Learning Codes: 4090, 7160, 7100

Learning Objectives

• Describe the physiological and psychological influence of mindfulness on client health.
• Implement mindfulness strategies into their clinical practice.
• Describe ways to adapt mindfulness-based strategies to varying populations.

Speaker

• Elizabeth Cotter, PhD
• Allison Tepper, MS, RD, LDN

Moderator

• Stefanie Dove, RDN, SNS