Helping Them “Go” Without Harm: Managing Common GI Diagnoses In Clients With Eating Disorders
The majority of people with eating disorders will experience gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort. This session will explore the connection between eating disorders and gastrointestinal disorders and provide information on how to recognize and treat - from a nutrition standpoint - the most common GI conditions that impact those with eating disorders. An introduction to the most common eating disorders will be included. Dietary interventions, as well as non-diet tools, supplements, and behavior modifications, will be explained so that dietitians and other healthcare providers can support their clients in improving their symptoms and quality of life without triggering disordered eating behaviors.
CONTINUING EDUCATION NOTICE: The CPEUs for this webinar expired on August 4, 2025, in accordance with the policies of the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Individuals who attended the live webinar or watched the on-demand recording between August 4, 2022, and August 4, 2025, may claim CPEUs
Learning objectives
- Understand the connection between GI disorders and Eating Disorders
- Recognize the most common GI conditions that clients with EDs will present
- Begin to apply dietary interventions and non-dietary tools to improve symptoms associated with GI issues
Note: Beth Rosen was contracted by Dr. Schar USA for this presentation. Beth has no other financial interests or relationships to disclose."