Yasmin Porter is a HCPC registered Dietitian, Health at Every Size (HAES®) practitioner and certified Binge Eating Professional.

She believes that everyone should have access to clear, evidence-based nutrition advice that is affordable when you need it. Equity and preventative healthcare are two values that shape her practice: Aligned Dietetics. She is trained to support clients with a range of clinical conditions, disordered eating and general nutrition health. Yasmin works in a trauma-informed manner where needed.

Presentation details

Uncoupling weight from health: Dietetic approaches to disordered eating and binge eating disorder recovery

Explore the intersection of weight-stigma, Binge eating disorder (BED) and recovery, and why a weight inclusive approach is essential for effective dietetic practice.

Learning objectives:

> Describe the evidence behind why weight does not indicate health status, and the history of BMI

> Explain how weight-focused approaches reinforce the restrict-binge cycle and increase body shame in BED recovery

> Identify helpful, weight-inclusive dietetic treatment approaches that align with Health At Every Size® principles.