ISI - FN 4510 - Eating Disorders
Course Description
Eating Disorders provides an examination of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, compulsive eating, obesity, and weight preoccupation, discussion of cultural and nutritional factors, family issues, and psychological consequences, as well as preventative and therapeutic interventions.
Learner Outcomes
- Distinguish between anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, compulsive eating, and weight preoccupation.
- Describe predisposing, precipitating, and sustaining factors in eating disorders (ED).
- Identify psychological and physiological consequences of eating disorders.
- Explain the nutritional consequences and appropriate medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for ED.
- Summarize the goals of therapy in treating eating disorders.
- Explore eating disorders in special populations.
- Evaluate your own relationship with food and weight.
Required Course Materials
Gaudiani, J. (2019). Sick Enough. New York, NY. Routledge.
Supplemental:
Costin, C. (2007). The Eating Disorder Sourcebook 3rd ed. New York, NY. McGraw Hill.
Herrin, M. &, Larkin, M. (2013) Nutrition Counseling in the Treatment of Eating Disorders 2nd ed. New York, NY. Routledge.
Recommended Preparation
Although there is no prerequisite for this course, it is recommended that you take PSYC 1101 and FN 2050 before enrolling.
Expected Course Timeline
Most ISI courses are designed so that students can complete them within 3 months to 1 year. If you are attempting to complete a course more quickly than this, please contact ISI to explore your options.
Sponsor Institution
Credits earned for this course are included in a University of Idaho transcript.
This is an INDEPENDENT STUDY IN IDAHO course
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