Nutrition Therapy for Teen Eating Disorders in Pennsylvania

Nutrition Therapy for Teen Eating Disorders in Pennsylvania

Nutrition counseling is an ongoing process in Blue Ridge Eating Disorder Care Center. Our registered dietitian works individually with each resident to assess her usual dietary intake and identify areas where changes can be made to promote recovery. The dietitian provides education, support, and interventions to help make and maintain nutritional progress.

At Blue Ridge, we know that eating disorders aren't just about food, and that your daughter cannot recover from an eating disorder without food. No matter what your daughter's symptoms look like, she deserves freedom from disordered eating and to have a peaceful relationship with nutrition.

Weight Inclusive Eating Disorder Treatment

Blue Ridge recognizes the diversity in human bodies and welcomes young women of all body shapes and sizes into our care center. Working from a health at every size (HAES) framework, it allows us to focus on health-promoting behaviors to counter diet-culture and weight stigma. Blue Ridge also aligns with an 'all foods fit' mentality, which means that we believe that all foods can fit into a well-rounded diet.

Nutrition Therapy Goals

Our nutrition team at Blue Ridge will focus on awareness around feelings of hunger, fullness, and food preferences. We’ll also focus on awareness around feelings of hunger, fullness, and satisfaction. At the same time, we'll educate your adolescent about the important role nutrition plays in their growth and development.

• Evaluating present food intake, eating habits, and nutrient levels
• Nutrition education
• Creating a custom nutrition meal plan  
• Patient-dietitian collaboration
• Improve attitudes towards food
• Introduce creativity into the diet
• Identify and develop relapse prevention skills