Stress-Induced Eating Behaviors of Health Professionals: A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Perspective

Abstract

For health professionals, stress and eating often combine in unhealthy ways. The stress comes early in their training and lingers throughout their careers

Alignment With Health at Every Size May Be Associated With Lower Weight Blaming Among Registered Dietitians in the United States

“…Body image and weight are important concerns for RDs, and this field tends to attract individuals who are interested in food. Thus, there may be some relationship between personal beliefs, actions, or opinions, perceived success, and perception as a role model for patients among RDs 30. However, weight status (ie, individuals of a higher weight or a lower weight) would not be expected as a driver of alignment with the HAES approach because the main concept of HAES is being health-focused instead of being weight-focused 1.…”

“…Thus, there may be some relationship between personal beliefs, actions, or opinions, perceived success, and perception as a role model for patients among RDs. 30 However, weight status (ie, individuals of a higher weight or a lower weight) would not be expected as a driver of alignment with the HAES approach because the main concept of HAES is being health-focused instead of being weightfocused. 1 A recent study of RDs found that those who work in weight management are using intuitive eating approaches more often than traditional weight management practices.…”