Eating disorders and disordered eating disproportionately affect the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. A 2021 Canadian study found that trans and gender non-conforming people reported the most severe eating-disorder psychopathology amongst those surveyed, and are up to 2.5x more likely to report having an eating disorder compared to straight, cis men. In spite of this, trans and gender non-conforming people are underrepresented in research on eating disorders. As a result, conventional eating-disorder care often doesn’t take into account the unique influence of gender norms and body image ideals on disordered eating in this population.
This three-hour training will give dietitians a solid foundation to provide affirming care to their transgender clients and others in the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Topics discussed include:
- Sex and gender 101, including key definitions and how providers can create a safer space for 2SLGBTQIA+ people
- The cisnormative structure of care, and how these can be a barrier to trans and gender non-conforming folks seeking affirming healthcare
- Relearning affirming approaches, including distinguishing between body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria, navigating BMI limits for gender-affirming surgeries, and how hormone therapy affects nutrition care
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