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Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. They often involve harmful eating behaviors and can significantly impact physical health, emotional well-being, and daily life. Early intervention and proper treatment are essential for recovery. Understanding the different types of eating disorders and their unique challenges can help individuals and their loved ones take the first steps toward healing.

Eating Disorder Treatment for:

• Anorexia Nervosa

• Bulimia Nervosa

• Binge Eating Disorder

• Atypical Anorexia Nervosa

• Orthorexia

• Pica

• Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports (RED-S)

• Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

• Rumination Disorder

• Night Eating Syndrome

Look for signs and symptoms, including:

• Inability to maintain a consistent weight

• Eating more rapidly than normal

• Persistent mouth ulcers

• GI complaints and dysfunction

• Erosion of dental enamel

• Fatigue, dizziness, cold intolerance

• Regular laxative use

• Acid Reflux/ GERD

• Abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea

• Hair thinning/ hair loss; decreased skin and nail integrity

• Eating large amounts of food when not feeling hungry

• Deviation from normal growth chart curves (under age 18)

Our registered dietitians provide a comprehensive assessment and create tailored nutrition interventions to address gastrointestinal symptoms. With support, you can mitigate symptoms while also maintaining nutritional integrity for your health.

Types of GI issues we manage:

• Constipation

• Diarrhea

• Crohn’s Disease

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome

• Gallbladder Disease

• Celiac

• Ulcerative Colitis

• GERD

• Acid Reflux

• Gastric Surgery

• Gastroparesis

• Diverticulitis

• Ulcers

• Cyclical Vomiting

• Small Intestinal Bacterial Growth (SIBO)

Look for signs and symptoms, including:

• Bloating

• Abdominal cramping and pain

• Excessive gas

• Heart burn

• Urgent and frequent diarrhea multiple times in a week

• Constipation or long periods of time without having a BM

• Difficulty swallowing, gagging

• Vomiting

• Retching

• Feeling full very quickly

• Excessive or poor appetite

In conjunction with other medical treatments, nutrition therapy can prevent and reduce complications of chronic medical conditions. We use an evidenced-based approach to tailor your nutrition plan to your individual needs.

Our clinicians are trained to manage the following chronic conditions:

• Kidney Disease

• Gastrointestinal Disorders

• Diabetes

• Cancer Care

• Metabolic Syndrome

• Heart Disease

• Bariatric Surgery

• Malnutrition

• Unstable Weight

• Failure to Thrive

• Food Allergies / Intolerances

• Drug-nutrient Interactions

• Vitamin Deficiencies

Ongoing support from a registered dietitian is known to improve glycemic control, regulate lipid levels, reduce complications, and delay onset of further complications related to diabetes and/or heart disease.

We provide education and support for those experiencing or at risk of:

• Type I Diabetes

• Type II Diabetes

• Gestational Diabetes

• Pre-Diabetes

• Stroke

• Heart Failure

• Heart Attack

• Coronary Artery Disease

• High Blood Pressure

• High Cholesterol

• High fasting blood sugar

• Abnormal lipid panels

We believe a person’s health status can not be determined on their body size. Come learn how misinformation and unnecessary fear mongering has contributed to the increased rate of obesity alongside the increased rate of dieting/restriction. At Northern Nutrition Group we strive for healthy weight stabilization, not a number based goal.

Areas we’ll explore to develop healthy behaviors:

• Nutrient Needs

• Energy Intake

• Eating Patterns

• Movement and Energy Usage

• Sleep Habits

• Self-Care

• Lab Test Results

• Nutrition Education

• Cultural Messaging and Misinformation

• Social Determinates of Health

• Relationship with Food

• Medication Interactions

• Habit and Behavior Change Needs

The role of an oncology registered dietitian is multifaceted, aiming to enhance the overall quality of life for patients undergoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, surgery and radiation.

• Personalized Nutrition Counseling: Tailoring dietary recommendations to meet the unique needs and challenges of each patient undergoing all stages of cancer treatment.

• Weight Management: Addressing weight changes and providing guidance on maintaining a healthy weight during treatment.

• Nutritional Education: Offering information on the importance of proper nutrition during chemotherapy, including its impact on energy levels, immune function, and overall well-being.

• Side Effect Management: Providing strategies to manage common side effects such as nausea, dehydration, weight loss, taste changes, mouth sores, and appetite loss through dietary modifications.

• Navigate Taste Changes: Taste changes during chemotherapy or radiation therapy, are a common side effect. These changes can make food less appealing, lead to weight loss, or cause difficulty maintaining proper nutrition. Learn holistic solutions to bring out flavors and enhance the taste of foods by amplifying flavors, balancing unusual tastes to make food more appealing

• Supplement Guidance: Recommending appropriate supplements, if necessary, to fill nutritional gaps and support overall health.

• Hydration Support: Emphasizing the importance of staying hydrated and suggesting ways to maintain adequate fluid intake.

• Collaboration with your Healthcare Team: Working closely with oncologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care and address specific patient needs.

• Long-Term Survivorship Planning: Providing guidance on nutrition and lifestyle choices for post-treatment survivorship, focusing on overall health and well-being.

• Support Groups and Resources: Facilitating or recommending support groups and resources that can provide additional emotional and nutritional support for patients.

Nutrition Support Therapy

• Enteral nutrition delivers nutrients through the gastrointestinal tract via a feeding tube.

• Parenteral nutrition delivers nutrients through the bloodstream (intravenously).

Nutrition Assessment: Conducting thorough assessment to determine appropriate caloric and nutrient needs for individuals.

Personalized Treatment Plans: For acute and chronic conditions across infant, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients. Adapted from American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) and other evidence-based guidelines.

Education and Training: Offering comprehensive education and training to patients and their caregivers on proper techniques, equipment use and maintenance.

Transition Planning: Assisting patients in transitioning to oral nutrition when appropriate, with a focus on restoring natural eating patterns and promoting independence.

Bridging the Gap: Coordinated care from the hospital to your home, ensuring a smooth and confident transition and providing ongoing monitoring and evaluation.

With our knowledge of nutrition and metabolism we develop your personalized nutrition plan to help you properly fuel yourself for peak performance and fast recovery.

• Athletic Fueling

• Sports Performance

• Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports (RED-S)

• Endurance

• The Female Athlete Triad

Throughout each age and stage of womanhood, nutritional needs vary due to our reproductive ability and metabolic rate. Nutrition affects the way you experience the physical, emotional, and mental changes of development. Nutritional guidance from a registered dietitian can improve the way your body functions and feels.

Nutritional guidance to support each stage of a woman’s life:

• Reproductive Health

• Irregular Menstrual Cycles

• Pregnancy & Fetal Health

• Postpartum & Lactation Support

• Gestational Diabetes

• Fertility Difficulties

• Menopause

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

• Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) & Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)