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| What Shoud I Do? | What to Say? | The Role of the Educator |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition DO's and DON'Ts? | How to Survive an Eating Disorder | What Helped Me get Better |
Nutrition DO's and DON'Ts
DO accept the individual's right to choose his or her own food.
DO be willing to negotiate duties involving food.
DO allow each {amily member to make their own food decisions.
DO treat siblings fairly and equitably.
DO learn about eating disorders.
DO make the person with the eating disorder responsible for his or her actions:
replacing food that was hinged on cleaning up messes (bathroom, kitchen, etc.)
DO be a model for good eating habits and positive self image.
DO discuss with the person why you are concerned about his or her nutrition and
weight behavior-be caring, gentle and non-judgmental.
DO be supportive let the person know you care about him or her and there's more to care about than just weight and appearance.
DON'Ts
DON'T decide for the person what should or should not be eaten.
DON'T count points.
DON'T force the person to eat.
DON'T restrict food choices or amounts.
DON'T watch the person when eating or make comments about food.
DON'T apologize for or make excuses for the person's eating habits.
DON'T make mealtime a battle of wills.
DON'T play nutritionist.
DON'T give food and nutrition related advice.
DON'T read the person's journal (food or personal).
DON'T purchase or prepare food for the person only.
DON'T comment on people's weight or appearance.
DON'T blame yourself or others.
Reprinted with permission by EDAP tar Eating; Disorders Awareness Week Courtesy of Nebraska DtetHions;, EDAP 603 Stewart St Suite 803. Seathe. Washington 98101. (206) 382-3587 Working With People With Eating Disorders
