About the Webinar
Food restriction and avoidance are common in individuals with gastrointestinal disorders both to control disease severity and to minimize GI discomfort. For some individuals, however, the avoidance of food becomes problematic in a way that negatively impacts physical health and psychosocial functioning. This webinar will explore when food restriction becomes maladaptive in the condition Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). It will explore possible causes and the role GI clinicians can have in identifying and treating the condition.
Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this presentation, listeners will be able to:
- Implement evidence-based nutrition interventions for individuals with co-occurring ARFID and gastrointestinal disorders.
- Screen and assess for ARFID in GI practice.
- Recognize and support patients with co-occuring ARFID and GI disorders using patient-centered communication.
Janelle Smith & Sophia Scattahlia
MS, RDN, CSDH, CEDS DCN, MS, RDN, CEDS
Janelle Smith, MS, RDN, CSDH, CEDS and Sophia Scattaglia, DCN, MS, RDN, CEDS, are two registered dietitians with the EDGI Training Project, whose mission is to educate other providers about the intersection of gastrointestinal disorders and eating disorders. Through online learning, digital downloads, and the textbook Comprehensive Nutrition Therapy for Co-Occurring Gastrointestinal and Eating Disorders, they combine in-depth clinical experience and peer-reviewed research to offer recommendations on how to appropriately assess and treat individuals with these comorbidities. Please visit EDGItraining.com for more information.
CPD Information
This webinar has been approved for 1 CPEU by the Commission of Dietetic Registration. If a CEU certificate is needed, please email your name and CDR number to info@giinstitute.com.
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