Perception and Practice of Inclusion of Exercise and Exercise-Related Nutrition in Eating Disorder Treatment
2022-05
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Perception and Practice of Inclusion of Exercise and Exercise-Related Nutrition in Eating Disorder Treatment
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2022-05
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to gain information regarding the utilization of exercise and exercise-related nutrition in current eating disorder treatment as well as gain insight into perceived effectiveness of including it in current or future practice from the viewpoint of both providers of eating disorder treatment as well as those with active eating disorders. Additionally, we hoped to gain an overall understanding of how providers and patients define exercise and how it is practiced within their own lives.Methods: This study was a descriptive research study and mostly exploratory in nature. This study included two study groups: patients with eating disorders and providers treating people who have eating disorders. Data was collected using two separate anonymous surveys via online portals.
Results: Patients reported the inclusion of exercise in eating disorder treatment, while providers had more variance on whether they support or include exercise in eating disorder treatment. There was no consensus on the inclusion of exercise in treatment. Patients reported that they did not feel confident in their ability to provide adequate nutrition for exercise as well as providers stated that they believe inclusion of exercise-related nutrition benefits treatment but that it is not adequately talked about in treatment.
Conclusion: There was no overall consensus on inclusion of exercise in treatment nor for approach taken in treatment. In regard to exercise-related nutrition there was more consensus that it would in fact be beneficial for treatment, however, it is not adequately covered in eating disorder treatment currently.
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University of Minnesota M.S. thesis.May 2022. Major: Nutrition. Advisor: Scott Crow. 1 computer file (PDF); viii, 133 pages.
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Gelhaus, Ashley. (2022). Perception and Practice of Inclusion of Exercise and Exercise-Related Nutrition in Eating Disorder Treatment. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/241266.
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