36. Physical Activity and Disordered Eating with Nicole Otto
Episode 36 of the Diet Culture Dropout podcast, hosted by Atheana Brown RD, titled "36. Physical Activity and Disordered Eating with Nicole Otto" was published on February 22, 2023 and runs 36 minutes.
February 22, 2023 ·36m · Diet Culture Dropout
Summary
Today's interview is with Nicole Otto which is exploring disordered eating and how it relates to physical activity and sport culture. Here is what we review: Discuss how common are disordered eating is for athletes and the general population. How sport culture influences disordered eating and in many ways normalizes it. Review the types of activities or sports that are “more common" for having disordered eating issues. Explore how a coach, loved one, or parent would recognize disordered eating behaviours for themselves or in their child. Discuss how an athlete would identify an unhealthy relationship with food. Strategies parents can take to help their child. Some key nutrition interventions to support healing from disordered eating. Resources mentioned: Rock Climber Instagram account Drew Hulsey @drewclimbswalls Connect with Nicole by: Her website OR Instagram @nickyottord OR Facebook at Nicky Otto Dietetics Join the podcast community here! A safe non-diet space that keeps you updated on the latest episodes. Follow along the podcast on Instagram at @dietculturedropoutpodcast --------------------- As always if you would like a question answered on a future episode send a DM to my podcast Instagram account at @dietculturedropoutpodcast
Episode Description
Today's interview is with Nicole Otto which is exploring disordered eating and how it relates to physical activity and sport culture.
Here is what we review:
Discuss how common are disordered eating is for athletes and the general population.
How sport culture influences disordered eating and in many ways normalizes it.
Review the types of activities or sports that are “more common" for having disordered eating issues.
Explore how a coach, loved one, or parent would recognize disordered eating behaviours for themselves or in their child.
Discuss how an athlete would identify an unhealthy relationship with food.
Strategies parents can take to help their child.
Some key nutrition interventions to support healing from disordered eating.
Resources mentioned:
Rock Climber Instagram account Drew Hulsey @drewclimbswalls
Connect with Nicole by:
Her website OR Instagram @nickyottord OR Facebook at Nicky Otto Dietetics
Join the podcast community here! A safe non-diet space that keeps you updated on the latest episodes.
Follow along the podcast on Instagram at @dietculturedropoutpodcast
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As always if you would like a question answered on a future episode send a DM to my podcast Instagram account at @dietculturedropoutpodcast
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