Anorexia nervosa: psychological considerations for nutrition counseling.

摘要: This article presents the underlying psychological beliefs and self-perceptions held by individuals with anorexia nervosa. The intent of this is to help dietitians other nutrition counselors become more aware characteristics nervosa familiar various counseling skills that can assist when they are working toward reaching goal re-establishing normal eating patterns attitudes about food. Counseling approaches may be used counselor in an effort deal effectively displayed anorexics provided. Nutrition must well informed psychodynamic aspects prevail disorder, such as low self-esteem, frustration over gaining weight, a distorted body image. In addition, particular communication (e.g., attentive listening, empathic responses, verbal encouragement) basic therapeutic methods encouraging self decision making providing support acceptance thoughts, feelings, actions) for effecting positive growth changes dietary behavior anorexia.