This is not a webinar or course for purchase- this is a module for credit claiming for our 2018 Spring Symposium attendees and cannot be purchased or taken by non-attendees. These sessions are exclusive to our symposium, however, the topics may be revisited in the future in the form of a webinar or self-study course.

Suggested CDR Learning Codes: 1050, 5200, 6010, 6020

Suggested CDR Performance Indicators: 8.1.4, 8.3.6, 9.1.3, 12.4.3

The word “diet” is deeply ingrained, not only in the name dietitian, but also as a description of what we do and how we are trained throughout our careers. Even though many of us recognize “diet” to mean “way of eating,” the vast majority of people in our culture see “dieting” as something people do for weight loss. Additionally, our typical learning opportunities and day-to-day responsibilities may still center around a weight-normative approach despite evidence that demonstrates weight loss dieting can do more harm than good and isn’t as helpful at improving mind and body health as a weight-inclusive approach. The body positivity and antidiet movements continue to pick up speed in popularity, with increasing consumer demand for compassionate support focused on well-being enhancement. It’s imperative that dietitians are positioned to provide this scientifically supported approach in community, clinical, long term care, and even nontraditional career spaces. What does an antidiet dietitian do? What about MNT? What about clients who want to lose weight? How do you help people change? The workshop will address these questions and much more. Be prepared to learn and grow through self-reflection, small group sharing, visual demonstration, and more. Leave with ideas tailored to your personal interests in moving forward, no matter where you are now.