Nutrition That Heals

Eating Disorders Are More Common Than You Think

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Over 30 million Americans will have an eating disorder within their lifetime. While the science isn't fully established yet, what we do know is that eating disorders are often a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental influence.

This is why you sometimes see eating disorders tied to certain careers and professions like the medical field, or truck-driving where the access to healthier foods and ability to eat on a regular schedule is greatly impacted by your working hours.

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Eating Disorders Are More Dangerous Than You Think​

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While public perception is often that eating disorders are a minor behavior tied to insecurity or adolescents, the truth is that eating disorders carry the highest risk of death of any psychiatric illness.

 

Up to 20% of people with chronic anorexia will die as a result of their illness if it is not treated.

 

Eating disorders are serious, and they often are occurring alongside other health challenges such as depression, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorders.

 

Eating Disorders Are More Treatable Than You Think

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Up to 60% of patients make what's considered a "full recovery" with eating disorder counseling, nutritional guidance, and further treatment. The most successful outcomes typically involved an experienced physician, a mental health provider, and a registered dietitian (that's us!).

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At Nutrition That Heals we're equipped to help you with all manner of eating disorders, and provide science-backed nutritional advice and guidance for your own personal challenges. And the best part?

 

Most of our clients are fully covered under their insurance for nutritional counseling from a registered dietitian. If you'd like to check with your provider, we've created an easy to use script.

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