Minnesota Starvation Study: Making Sense of Restrictive Eating Disorder Behaviors  

Wednesday, May 6th at 7:30pm (EDT)

It is not uncommon for a majority of those struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating habits to have an overwhelming amount of thoughts and concerns regarding food, body and weight. In the 1940’s a scientific study was launched to understand the impact starvation had on the body and mind. The outcome was an increase in food preoccupation, urges to overeat, an impact on mood and distorted self-image. In this webinar, melainie rogers nutrition, llc Nutritionist Blake Bittle, RDN will lead a reading and discussion of the Minnesota Starvation Study and explain what it tells us about the impact of eating disorder behaviors and restriction has on our body and mind.

BENEFITS

  • Understand the impact restriction and disorder behaviors has on our mind and bodies.

  • Identify similarities between the outcome of the study and your experience

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Blake Bittle, RDN

Blake Bittle, RDN is a weight inclusive, HAES (Health At Every Size) informed registered dietitian - nutritionist. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at West Chester University of Pennsylvania before completing her dietetic internship. Prior to joining melainie rogers nutrition, llc, Blake provided medical nutrition therapy and group education at the New York State Psychiatric Institute, an in-patient hospital affiliated with Columbia University Medical Center. Blake employs a Non-Diet, All Foods Fit approach to assist clients in rediscovering their internal cues and help them make peace with food and eating. She brings evidence based counseling principles, health promoting interventions, and a curiosity for lived experience into her sessions. Her professional affiliations include the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and The International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals.

 

DISCLAIMER REGARDING WEBINARS: 
Webinars are meant to provide individuals with information and personal support from peers. Blake Bittle, RDN, the facilitator, will at times provide general information about psychological and emotional issues, but will not engage in rendering psychological or healthcare advice for any individual or for his or her particular situation. The support group does not provide medical, mental health or any other type of healthcare service. No diagnosis or treatment of, or advice regarding, any medical or mental health condition or illness of any group member will be offered during the webinar.  The webinar cannot substitute for, and is not an alternative to, medical or other healthcare diagnosis and treatment when a medical or mental health condition or illness is present. Webinar participants are advised to seek diagnosis, treatment and advice regarding medical or mental health conditions or illnesses from physicians, psychotherapists and other licensed healthcare professionals.