Asked by ASHISH SAPKOTA on Sep 25, 2024

You are a registered dietitian working with a client for weight management. After the fourth session, you find out your client had anorexia nervosa. However, your client admits she is "fine" and "recovered from that years ago." You do not have specialized training working with individuals with eating disorders. How would you proceed with this client?

A) Resume the counseling program as usual.
B) Provide education on calorie counting.
C) Provide education on MyPlate without calorie counting.
D) Refer the client to a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders.
E) Tell the client you can no longer see her and refer her back to her primary care provider.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to a refusal to eat sufficient food.

Registered Dietitian

A healthcare professional who is licensed to assess, diagnose, and treat nutritional problems.

Eating Disorders

Psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, which can significantly impact health.

  • Identify the value of cultural competence within the healthcare sector.
  • Underline the essentiality of active engagement in listening and exercising proficient communication techniques in nutrition guidance.