Eating disorders are bio-psycho-social disorders in which individuals use eating behaviors as a coping mechanism. They involve extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding weight and food.
At DietitiansABQ, we work with individuals of all ages struggling with eating disorders. We frequently work within an interdisciplinary team, which includes the individual’s primary care physician and clinical therapist, to help clients work towards recovery and minimize eating disorder behaviors. This team approach blends monitoring their medical stability and emotional well-being.
Some examples of Eating Disorders are: