Important Nutrition Points for Assisting an Athlete Diagnosed with an Eating Disorder: Recognition to Recovery

Course overview

For the diagnoses which fall under the category of eating disorders, these are very complex conditions which require a team to fully address all medical, psychological and nutritional impacts.  In this course we will focus on the nutrition impacts for the purpose of gaining a better understanding of recognizing red flags, assessing nutrition status, and assisting long-term recovery.  General energy balance will be reviewed, especially in light of the many physiological adaptions which can occur due to disordered eating behaviors.  In addition, optimal nutrition practices for fueling sport as well as maintaining optimal health will be highlighted.