Nutritional therapy is a critical component in the recovery from an eating disorder. Dr. Kari Hamrick specializes in the nutritional component of eating disorder treatment using a delicate balance of compassion and education to help patients recover from bulimia, anorexia and binge eating disorder. Nutritional therapy includes separating food intake and weight-related behaviors from feelings and emotional issues, discussions of food restrictions and food behaviors, self-imposed food rules, and nutritional requirements for health.

Honest understanding of current food intake and emotional associations with food is the first step in working with a dietitian. Often, food records are requested to assist in the process. This is for evaluation of current eating habits, but also to improve food choice to meet the minimal needs of the body. Communication between a client and the dietitian is a first and necessary step in developing a trusting counseling relationship. This is nutrition therapy, where honesty and caring communication about eating develop into a safe environment for recovery from eating disorders.

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