Of course, eating disorders are not just about food, but because your eating behaviour is disrupted as a result of the eating disorder, part of your treatment programme will involve ensuring that your nutrition and energy intake are restored to a healthy level.
It is usually recommended that a registered dietitian is part of your team if you are getting treatment for an eating disorder. They may be supporting you directly, or indirectly through the advice and support they give to the other therapists and doctors on your team who are working with you.
Food and Nutritional Supplements
The first time you worry about whether your eating behaviour is affecting your health, or whether you might have an eating disorder can be very confusing and you may feel very alone.
Bodywhys is the national Eating Disorder Association of Ireland and it provides a wide variety of supports and information for people worried about eating disorders and their families and carers.
If you are feeling in a crisis and in need of advice or support, the following contacts are useful places to start.
