Nutrition Counseling in the Treatment of Eating Disorders

Marcia Herrin, EdD, MPH, RD, LD, is the founder of Dartmouth College’s eating disorders program. She has worked in the area of eating disorders since 1987 and is co-author of The Parent’s Guide to Eating Disorders. Dr. Herrin is a frequent presenter at conferences and offers supervision for other professionals. She has a private practice in Lebanon, New Hampshire.Maria Larkin, MEd, RD, LD, is head of nutrition counseling at the University of New Hampshire and also has a private practice in Durham, New Hampshire. Larkin has a master’s degree in counseling with a specialization in eating disorders. As a writer and workshop presenter, she has worked in the field of nutrition for over 30 years and specialized in eating disorders for over 10 years.

"This book provides an avenue by which clinicians can access current techniques regarding the care of clients with eating disorders. It is much needed and undoubtedly will impact quality of care." -- Doody's Review, Neva L. Crogan, Ph.D., APRN, BC, University of Arizona College of Nursing"...absolutely spectacular.This volume is a goldmine for professionals in all fields, novices to experts, who treat patients with eating disorders. It combines a sophisticated review of the literature, the integration of current advances in treatment, the wisdom of an experienced clinician, and an array of practical tools and techniques. A much needed and invaluable book." -- Diane Mickley, MD, Co-president, National Eating Disorders Association & Founder and Director of the Wilkins Center for Eating Disorders in Greenwich, CT"Marcia Herrin details nutrition-focused strategies in the treatment of eating disorders in the most comprehensive work on the topic published to date...The author combines her extensive personal and professional experience with exhaustive support from the literature for her refreshingly functional suggestions in an easy to read style and format...This book should be required reading for any professional interested in eating disorders..." -- Richard Kreipe, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Rochester"The book is well referenced and very readable. Herrin provides a particularly thorough body of information on the dilemmas faced by clients and strategies to use to deal with these. She provides the practitioner with insights into understanding the person with an eating disorder and how to increase confidence in providing nutritional guidance, education and support. For these reasons, it is a valuable and recommended resource." -- Megan Lorimer, Nutrition & Dietetics, The Journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia

• Part 1: Nutrition Counseling 1. Clinical Features of Eating Disorders 2. Course of Treatment 3. The Process of Counseling 4. Counseling Interventions Part 2: Tools 5. Food Planning 6. Self-Monitoring 7. Levels of Care Part 3: Treatment 8. Assessing Weight 9. Restoring Weight 10. Treating Binge Eating 11. Managing Purging 12. Managing Exercise 13. Working with Families. Appendix