Developing Eating Plans for Disordered Eating Clients

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This webinar was presented live on December 6, 2023.

The goal of this webinar is to provide applications for using eating plans with clients with disordered eating. Appropriate ways of calculating nutrition needs for this population will be presented. Options for structured eating plans will be demonstrated with clarification on how to best use different plans with various types of clients. Case study examples will be discussed.

CPE Level: 2
CPEU: 1

Performance Indicators:

• 1.3.2 Recognizes the strengths and limitations of a customer.
• 4.2.5 Considers alternative methods and provides justification for selected option(s).
• 4.2.8 Identifies and implements a plan to address the problem, issue, or challenge.
• 8.2.3 Implements individualized services to reflect customer-centered approach as it pertains to the customer’s physical, social, cultural, institutional, and economic environment.

Learning Objectives

• Differentiate between the different options for calculating nutrition need for clients with disordered eating.
• Identify various types of structured eating plans that may be used in practice.
• Describe how to best formulate eating recommendations for different client with disordered eating.

Speaker

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 and she recently has posted several short videos about nutrition on YouTube.

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.