Sigma Nutrition Radio #550: Eating Disorder Risk in Sport, Wellness & Fitness – Jillian Lampert, PhD, RD
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Jan 21, 2025 Jillian Lampert, a registered dietitian and PhD in public health nutrition, specializes in eating disorders, particularly within sports and fitness. She discusses the complexities of eating disorders, highlighting how rigid ‘clean eating’ obsessions and diet culture contribute to disordered eating. Dr. Lampert explores the unique pressures athletes face and emphasizes the need for better awareness and systemic change in treatment. She advocates for open conversations and practical strategies to support recovery and healthier relationships with food.
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Broad Impact of Eating Disorders
- Eating disorders affect diverse demographics, not just young, adolescent females.
- They encompass various behaviors beyond under-eating, including overeating and body image issues.
Eating Disorders vs. Disordered Eating
- Diagnosed eating disorders meet specific criteria from manuals like the DSM.
- Disordered eating, while not clinically diagnosed, still disrupts an individual's relationship with food.
Workplace Conversations and Disordered Eating
- Socially acceptable conversations about diets and exercise normalize disordered eating.
- Shame and isolation prevent open discussions about disruptive food behaviors, hindering support.