Nutrition Resources 

Nutritional Therapy

There are many variations of eating disorders and so proper nutritional therapy will also take a varied approach depending on the type of eatind disorder and the individual needs of the client.

In general, nutritional therapy seeks to "...develop a neutrality toward food through re-developing intuitive understandings of hunger, fullness and satiety."

- The National Eating Disorders Association

Registered Dietition vs Nutritionist

While most registered dietitions consider themselves nutritionists, there is actually a significant difference.

A nutritionist must complete a course of study that is typically 10-12 weeks and upon completion receives a certificate for specific nutrition 'coaching'.

A registered dietition or RDN has much more rigourous requirements including:

This is not to say that a standard nutritionist cannot be helpful. We simply suggest verifying the credentials of any nutritionist you choose to see because the levels of education and experience can vary.

Given the common medical complications that can arise with eating disorders however, we do recommend seeking help from a nutritionist who is a Registered Dietition (RD/RDN) that specializes in nutritional therapy for eating disorders.

Registered Dietitions in Central Ohio

Here are several Registered Dietitions in Central Ohio who specialize in treating individuals with an eating disorder.

• Erica Drewry CEDRD, RDN, LD - Aligned Nutrition
  "Nutrition ALIGNED with what matters."
• Jamie Keever RDN, LD, CEDS - Empowered Nutrition Counseling
  "Cultivate a balanced, nourishing and Joyful relationship with food."
• Sonja Stotz RDN, LD - Nutrition with Sonja
  "ALL foods can fit into a BALANCED way of eating."
• Lindsay Mathes RDN, LD - Lindsay Mathes Nutrition
  "Heal Your Relationship with Food and your Body"

Other Resources

For more nutrition information check out our links to other resources in the Education menu above.