In honor of LGBTQIA+ History Month, I wanted to spread awareness of the unique experiences and increased risk of eating disorders in the LGBTQIA+ community. While I am a registered dietitian that specializes in eating disorders and strives to always support clients of all gender identities and sexual orientations, I am a cisgendered female; because…
~ by Sina King-Smith, MS, M.Ed., RDN, LD (she/her/hers) It’s National School Counselor Week and in honor of this week, let’s take a look at how school counselors can support students with eating disorders, common signs and symptoms of disordered eating and eating disorders, as well as resources that may help along the way. Let’s…
Why is Self-Esteem a Protective Factor against Eating Disorder Risk? ~Sina King-Smith, MS, M.Ed., RDN, LD (she/her/hers) We talk a lot about eating disorders, and I recently wrote about different signs and symptoms to look out for. Remember, risk factors associated with eating disorders are complex and layered, involving biological, social, and environmental factors. Body…