How can a nutritionist help treat bulimia?

How can a nutritionist help treat bulimia?

Barton Blinder, MD (Clinical Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry) gives expert video advice on: When should I seek treatment for bulimia?; What is the first step in getting help for bulimia?; What can I expect when I first seek treatment for bulimia? and more...

We work very closely with nutritionists in treating bulimia. I often make the statement that although usually the psychiatrist or the physician is the leader of the team because of medical responsibility, really, probably the nutritionist is the most important. The relationship to the nutritionist as a guide, as a mentor, as an educator, both to the patient and the family is essential. The nutritionist is an essential component of the team and often works very closely with the physiotherapist, with the psychiatrist, and with the attending paediatrician in order to advance things.