Nutrition Counseling in the Treatment of Eating Disorders

Marcia Herrin and Maria Larkin have collaborated on the second edition of Nutrition Counseling in the Treatment of Eating Disorders, infusing research-based approaches and their own clinically-refined tools for managing food and weight-related issues. New to this edition is a section on nutrition counseling interventions derived from cognitive behavioral therapy-enhanced, dialectical behavioral therapy, family-based treatment, and motivational interviewing techniques. Readers will appreciate the state of the art nutrition and weight assessment guidelines, the practical clinical techniques for managing bingeing, purging, excessive exercise, and weight restoration as well as the unique food planning approach developed by the authors. As a comprehensive overview of food and weight-related treatments, this book is an indispensible resource for nutrition counselors, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, physicians, and primary care providers.


About the Author

Marcia Herrin, EdD, MPH, RD, LD, is the founder of Dartmouth College's eating disorders program. She has worked in the area of eating disorders since 1987 and is co-author of The Parent's Guide to Eating Disorders. Dr. Herrin is a frequent presenter at conferences and offers supervision for other professionals. She has a private practice in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

Maria Larkin, MEd, RD, LD, is head of nutrition counseling at the University of New Hampshire and also has a private practice in Durham, New Hampshire. Larkin has a master's degree in counseling with a specialization in eating disorders. As a writer and workshop presenter, she has worked in the field of nutrition for over 30 years and specialized in eating disorders for over 10 years.