This week’s blog post features Edward Tyson, MD, a physician
in private practice, and Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDRD, Senior Fellow at Remuda
Ranch. Their session is titled: When
"Being Healthy" Goes Too Far: Assessment and Treatment for Orthorexia
and Pathological Exercise. In our
wellness-focused society, our clients are constantly bombarded with messages to
“eat well and exercise.” Taken to the extreme when used as a response to
emotional stress or a recent medical scare or diagnosis, or combined with the
drive to excel and a tendency toward perfectionism, these otherwise healthy
behaviors can cause illness, injury, and worse. Where is the line between
healthy and appropriate versus detrimental and dangerous? And how do we lead
our clients back from the danger zone? This presentation will provide answers
to both questions so that RDNs can identify and manage orthorexia and
pathological exercise in any area of practice.
