Eating Disorders and Judaism: The Impact of Culture and Religion

The origins of eating disorders are known to be multi-faceted with both biological and genetic factors as well as socio-cultural or environmental influences as well. Studies have indicated that Jewish females with eating disorders are overrepresented in North America and Israel. It is hypothesized that the cultural and religious rituals around food and meals, the influence of Jewish values as well as the degree of religious affiliation within the Jewish religion play a role. This will be explored and practical treatment implications from both a psychological as well as dietary perspectives will be provided.

Educational Objectives

Following this presentation, participants will be able to...

• Identify the specific cultural and religious factors that impact eating disorders in the Jewish population.
• Explain the interrelatedness of Jewish dietary cultural practices and eating disorder challenges.
• List treatment approaches that incorporate cultural sensitivity and awareness in the Jewish population.
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• Available Continuing Education Credit

• Eating Recovery Center, LLC is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR credentialed practitioners will receive 1.5 continuing professional education units (CPEU) for completion of this activity.
• Eating Recovery Center, LLC is approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6815 Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Eating Recovery Center is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
• Eating Recovery Center, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Eating Recovery Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  
  All Eating Recovery Center, LLC sponsored educational activities are presented in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you are in need of accommodations, please contact Wendy Foulds Mathes at Wendy.Mathes@ERCPathlight.com.