BHN in the kNOW Fall 2022: Countering the “SWAG” Stereotype of Eating-Related Pathology: Insights from Entersectional Epidemiology

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This article's topic is opposing the “SWAG” stereotype of eating-related pathology. Eating disorder and mental health dietitians will greatly benefit from reading this article. 

CPEU: 1.0
CPE Level: 1
Performance Indicators: 1.1.1, 10.1.2, 8.2.3

Learning Objectives

1. Define the SWAG acronym and how it represents stereotypes in perceptions of who develops eating disorders.
2. Describe how disordered eating patterns can present in individuals with a wide range of body types and from a variety of backgrounds.
3. Describe the concept of multiply marginalized groups and how this impacts disordered eating patterns and access to treatment.

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