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The Westernization of Nutrition: How Western Supremacy in Dietetic Care Impacts the Mental Health of BBIPOC

April 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT

This webinar, which is based on the article The Westernization of Nutrition: How Western Supremacy in Dietetic Care Impacts the Mental Health of Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Persons of Color, discusses the history of how the USDA has developed its nutrition guidelines and the influence diet culture has had on the country’s nutritional policies. We will further discuss gaps in the current guidelines as they relate to the lack of inclusivity from cultural, religious, trauma-informed, and equity perspectives. Providers will receive recommendations for working with nutrition clients in more inclusive ways. 

Learning Objectives:

Following this presentation, participants will be able to:

  1. Explain the role of diet culture in the USDA’s nutrition policies.
  2. Describe the flaws in the current national nutrition guidelines.
  3. Identify tools for working with nutrition clients in more inclusive ways.

Fatema Shakir, LMSW Bio:

Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir, LMSW (NY), LSW (IL) is an eating disorder therapist, writer, and speaker. She has extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, and couples in all levels of care. Her work is strongly informed by the Health at Every Size perspective and intersectional approaches to healing. Fatema has a special interest in working with BIPOC clients and has been featured in numerous publications including The Los Angeles Times, HuffPost, PopSugar, and HelloGiggles. Fatema is a therapist at Conason Psychological Services and a Board Member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals New York chapter. 
 

Brianna Theus, RDN, CDN (she/her) Bio:

Brianna Theus (she/her) is a black registered dietitian based in Connecticut who works with folks who struggle with eating disorders and disordered eating. She earned her bachelor’s in nutrition degree from the University of Saint Joseph in CT and completed her dietetic internship through Western Connecticut Health Network. Brianna has worked in various eating disorder treatment centers where she has developed a love for working with BIPoC clients and exploring the intersections of race, religion, and eating disorders. When Brianna isn’t counseling, you can catch her baking or pole dancing.

Details

Date:
April 16
Time:
10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT
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