Useful links

• Why become a dietitian? (YouTube)
• What do mental health dietitians do? (British Dietetic Association)
• Food Facts (British Dietetic Association)
• Eating Disorders Self-Help Resources (Centre for Clinical Interventions)
• The UK’s Eating Disorder Charity – Beat (BEAT Eating Disorders)
• Diet and mental health (Mental Health Foundation)

Training

Engaging in and Achieving Therapeutic (E.A.T) Meal Support Training

This training is designed for professionals and family members supporting an individual recovering from an eating disorder.

The training covers multiple environments where meal support may occur: an acute hospital, SEDU (Specialty Eating Disorder Unit) and a community environment.

It is important to note that the skills highlighted are transferable to all environments and the scenarios demonstrated may occur in any environment.

The aim of this training is to increase confidence and competence with delivering meal support.