ONLY IF IT'S WHITE: Exploring Picky Eating and Selective Eating Disorders

Kronberg, Sondra

Thursday, March 22, 2012: 10:45 AM-12:15 PM

Opal Two (The Charleston Marriott)

This workshop will explore the emotional, behavioral and physical consequences of selective/picky eating disorder (SED) and learn how SED fits in the spectrum of eating disorders, similarities, differences and origins of such strong food intolerances. Sondra will share cases and interventions. Participants will have opportunity to brainstorm cases/share strategies.

Picky Eating and Selective Eating Disorders

1. Description and Definition

2. Incidence

3. Development

4. Recognition

5. Medical, Physical and Physiological Consequences

6. Difference between Eating Disorders and Selective Eating

7. Similarities between Eating Disorders and Selective Eating

8. Contribution of Selective Eating Disorders and Selective Eating

9. Treatment Options

10. Exposure Therapy Applications

11. Case Presentation

12. Case Discussions from Participants

13. Questions and Answer

14. Resources

Eating Disorders are a continuum of eating behaviors that are fueled by thoughts and feelings related to body image and weight. But where does finicky, picky and selective eating habits fit in the spectrum of eating disorders, how are they different, the same and what are the origins of such strong eating preferences and intolerances. Picky or selective eating disorder is under consideration in the next edition of the DMSV for 2013 and there is now a national registry where picky eaters can register and researchers are working to better understand the determinants, manifestations and consequences of selective eaters. As experts in the treatment of eating disorders how does this information impact us? How many of our patients are picky eaters? To what degree is this disorder biologically determined and have we given enough credence to the physiological determinants and variations of taste and eating appeal in the treatment of eating disorders? Is this an alterable trait and to what degree can we change taste, texture and sensory acceptability of particular foods and food groups.

As a nutrition therapist with 30 years experience I have seen patients with varying degrees of selective eating behaviors that are not necessarily related to their body image or weight attachments. I am often amazed by the degree of intolerance and variation among clients for specific foods, tastes, or food groups. This workshop will explore the phenomenon of picky or selective eating disorder, SED. We will look at the difference and similarities between SED and other eating disorders as well as the connection and contribution they may have to each others development. This workshop will offer case exploration, references, and techniques for dealing with SED. We will look at selective eating in adults, picky eating in children and the emotional, behavioral, social and physical consequences.

Sondra will share cases and interventions from her practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share cases. Will brainstorm together to better understand this disorder and how we can assist those who are looking for help and also be able to address this phenomenon amongst our eating disorder clients.

Primary Presenter:

Sondra Kronberg, MS, RD, CEDRD

Sondra Kronberg, MS, RD, CDN, CEDRD, Founder/Nutritional Director of the Eating Disorder Treatment Collaborative Nutrition Counseling Specialists with offices in Westbury, Hauppauge and Manhattan, NY. Author: Comprehensive Learning/Teaching Handout Series for Eating Disorders on CD and author Beyond Talk Therapy, Let's Eat: The Use of Therapeutic Eating Events. Former Board Trustee: NEDA. Member: NEDA, AED, IAEDP, SCAN, ADA. Specializing in the training and treatment of the collaborative approach to eating disorders. Currently working on F.E.E.D. (Family and Friends Eating Events and Direction) treatment programs. Awarded IAEDP 2010 Eating Disorder Specialist Certification for nutritionists, CEDRD. National workshop leader/speaker.

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