Biography
Biography: Margaret A Geraci
Abstract
This presentation will review identifying eating disorders in the athletic population, medical implications of eating disorders and appropriate medical nutrition therapy for athletes with eating disorders. The audience will gain understanding in clinical care through a case study of an athlete with an eating disorder. Familial and teammate support will be explored for long-term treatment of eating disorders. Ways to incorporate positive body image thoughts, intuitive eating and challenging disorder eating thoughts will be investigated for clinicians and the team setting. Most sources and information were gathered from the Eating Disorder Journal and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.