Adolescent & teen nutrition counseling

1. Preoccupation with Food: Preoccupation can manifest in various ways, such as constantly thinking about food, excessively planning meals, or having an intense fear of certain foods.
2. Changes in Eating Habits: Shifts in eating patterns such as avoiding certain food groups, eating very slow or fast, or skipping meals entirely.
3. Body Comments or Comparisons: An intense focus on body shape, size, and appearance, fear of weight gain or body dissatisfaction.
4. Social Withdrawal: A tendency to withdraw from social activities, especially those involving food or eating.
5. Food Rules: Having food judgements, counting calories, or labeling foods as good or bad.

Eating disorder dietitians are nutrition specialists who help individuals with disordered eating. Unlike nutritionists, they are experts in this area and are able to create personalized meal plans, clear up misconceptions, and offer coping strategies. Their goal is to help the patient build a positive relationship with food and their bodies while improving their overall well-being.

During counseling sessions, the dietitian addresses various aspects to support the patient’s unique needs. This involves handling school challenges, providing support for physical activity, and teaching skills for independent settings to include all foods without overwhelming stress. Overall, nutrition counseling brings benefits like reduced anxiety, balanced nutrition, a clearer understanding of the body’s needs, and awareness of food-related triggers.

1. Specialized Team: Our professionals are experienced in treating adolescents and teens with eating disorders, offering age-appropriate care. Our dietitians have experience working in higher level of care and can support the step down process. 
2. Evidence-Based Care: We provide evidence-based treatment methods proven effective for this age group.
3. Family-Centered Approach: Involving families in the treatment process, recognizing the crucial role they play in recovery.
4. Safe and Supportive Environment: We offer a safe and nurturing environment where adolescents and teens can openly discuss their concerns and challenges.
5. Education and Life Skills: Helping adolescents and teens develop skills for managing their health and well-being as they transition into adulthood.
6. Support For Parent and Caregivers: We offer a support group specifically for parents and caregiver of a loved one with an eating disorder. Check out our Parent Support Groups or ARFID Support Group for more information.

Check out the skilled members of our team and their specialties on our Meet the Team page.