Taste, Tradition, and Transformation: Culturally Tailored Dietary Interventions for Treating Eating Disorders in the Black, Jewish, and Hispanic Communities
Presented by
Adee Levinstein, MS, RD, LD, CEDS-C (she/her/hers)
Jennifer Vittitow, RD, LD, CEDS-C (she/her)
Julia Cassidy, MS, RD, CIEC, CEDS-C
Mia Donley, MPH, RDN (she/her)
This presentation will explore the importance of curating culturally informed dietary interventions for individuals in Black, Jewish, and Hispanic communities who experience eating disorders. Addressing the unique sociocultural, economic, and historical factors that shape food relationships in these communities will be shared so that dietitians can provide compassionate care in a culturally respectful way. We will discuss the prevalence of eating disorders in each of these communities and will examine the systemic barriers to diagnosis and treatment, including medical bias, food insecurity, and cultural stigmas around mental health and body image. A key focus of the presentation will be on tailoring dietary interventions to align with cultural food practices, accessibility, and lived experiences. We will highlight strategies such as integrating traditional and familiar foods into nutrition plans, addressing socioeconomic challenges, providing trauma-informed and weight-inclusive care, and collaborating with culturally informed dietitians, therapists, and community leaders. Case studies and lived experiences will be shared to demonstrate how we can foster more inclusive and effective eating disorder care. The presentation will conclude with actionable steps for dietitians to implement in order to foster more tailored and effective eating disorder treatment when working with individuals from a variety of different backgrounds.
The target audience for this continuing education program is mental health providers and clinicians working with individuals with mental health diagnoses. Materials are appropriate for learners with an introductory level of understanding about mental health concerns.
Educational Objectives:
Following this presentation, participants will be able to…
- Explain how cultural, historical, and socioeconomic factors influence food relationships and eating disorder behaviors in diverse communities.
- Develop individualized dietary interventions that incorporate culturally relevant foods, traditions, and accessible nutrition strategies while respecting personal and community values.
- Identify ways to promote inclusive, community-centered care by collaborating with culturally informed dietitians, therapists, and community organizations to improve access to resources and support.
Questions about this event? Please email [email protected]
Available Continuing Education Credit
In support of improving patient care, Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center, LLC designates this live course for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 clinical continuing education credits.
Completion of this RD/DTR profession-specific or IPCE awards CPEUs (1.5 IPCE credit + 1.5 CPEU). If the activity is dietetics-related but not targeted to RDs or DTRs, CPEUs may be claimed which commensurate with participation in contact hours (One 60-minute hour = 1 CPEU). RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Log. Sphere and Competency selection is at the learner’s discretion.
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.
Eating Recovery Center, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0232.
Eating Recovery Center, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0280.
Eating Recovery Center, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0756.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
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 [email protected].
