Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Identifier
6785
Date
2021
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Major
Clinical Nutrition
Committee Member
Tracy Bruen
Committee Member
Irma Singarella
Committee Member
Sara Foley
Abstract
This study aimed to review primary research to assess the measured physical and psychological benefits of implementing the Health at Every Size (HAES) approach in treating adults with disordered eating. A scoping review was conducted between September 2020 and August 2021. Participants included those 18 years or older who were diagnosed with a DSM-5 recognized eating disorder or showing disordered eating pathology. We hypothesized that HAES would be a successful treatment approach for patients recovering from eating disorders, and that a focus on body size and weight would exacerbate and even cause eating disorder pathology. A weight-neutral approach to eating disorder recovery promotes self-compassion, supports intuitive eating practices, and protects from the harmful effects of weight-bias internalization. HAES-aligned care has the desired outcome of teaching patients with disordered eating to eat for well-being while promoting flexible, individualized eating based on hunger, nutritional needs, and pleasure, rather than external factors.
Library Comment
Dissertation or thesis originally submitted to the local University of Memphis Electronic Theses & dissertation (ETD) Repository.
Recommended Citation
Herin, Margaret Corrine, "The Efficacy of the Health At Every Size (HAES) Approach in the Treatment of Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating Patterns" (2021). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2367.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/etd/2367
Comments
Data is provided by the student.