Is diet culture damaging our bodes? In this episode of the Nutritank podcast, Dietitian Aisling Piggott discusses the impact of diet culture, disordered eating, and how healthcare professionals can promote a more nuanced, holistic approach to health and nutrition. She shares insights from her TED talk, clinical experience, and research on preventing eating disorders.
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key topics
Impact of diet culture on healthDisordered eating behaviors and their signsRole of social media in eating disordersEffective communication about weight and healthPreventative strategies for eating disordersSystemic change in health messaging00:00 Introduction to diet culture and its effects02:17 Why health and wellness culture can have a dark side04:34 Understanding disordered eating behaviors07:15 Clinical experiences with young people and diabetes11:16 Systemic change needed in health messaging15:23 What works in preventing disordered eating18:18 Shifting the health narrative from weight to well-being21:12 Supporting intuitive eating and mindful habits25:15 Clinician strategies for sensitive conversations41:19 Social media's role in exacerbating eating disorders45:28 Policy on social media restrictions for young people48:52 Guidance for parents and clinicians on early signs51:07 Research on prevention programs for eating disorders54:32 Importance of interprofessional education in healthcare58:46 Supporting patients with complex dietary needsTedTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xus_vsiZ5c&t=97s Weight stigma, how we should talk about weight in clinical practice https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/stigma-and-inclusive-language-in-dietetics.html