학술논문
Nutritional Management and Dietary Counseling in Bulimia Nervosa: Some Preliminary Observations.
Document Type
Article
Source
Subject
*NUTRITION counseling
*BULIMIA
*NUTRITIONISTS
*DIET
*VOMITING
*EATING disorders
*PATIENTS
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Language
ISSN
0276-3478
Abstract
A retrospective study evaluating the effectiveness of nutritional counseling in the management of patients with bulimia was carried out on 28 consecutive outpatients. They were referred to a clinical nutritionist experienced in the treatment of eating-disordered patients, whose approach included nutritional and cognitive strategies. The effectiveness was assessed in terms of the reduction in the occurrence of binge eating, self-induced vomiting, and laxative abuse. Of the 28 patients initially referred, 18 continued in treatment for an average of 9.5 sessions. All patients ceased laxative abuse, and there was a significant reduction in the frequency of binge eating and self-induced vomiting. The role of the clinical nutritionist in the management of patients with bulimia is discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]