Anorexia
Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-imposed starvation, extreme restriction of food intake, and significant weight loss. The restriction can co-occur with other symptoms used for weight manipulation.
How can the Registered Dietitians of Enhance Nutrition help?
At the first session, a Registered Dietitian will complete a full assessment of your health history and eating disorder history. At this meeting, your dietitian will give you their clinical recommendations for moving forward. Throughout treatment, your dietitian will work with you on your meal plan, achieving nutritional adequacy in eating, increasing quantity and variety of food, and facilitating body image discussions as you go through treatment. Your dietitian will help you move toward intuitive eating as you approach recovery.