Shifting the Focus: A Weight-Neutral Approach to Nutrition and Health in Primary Care.
Webinar/Online
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:30pm PT - 8:00pm PT
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Credits Offered
This event offers
1.0 contact hour
to attendees.
Accreditation Info:
Pacific Lutheran University Center for Continued Nursing Learning is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Additional Information
6:30 PM Meet and Greet
7:00-8:00 pm Didactic content
In this session, attendees will explore the limitations of weight-centric care in primary care settings and the growing body of evidence supporting a weight-neutral approach. The presentation will focus on the importance of screening for eating disorders, understanding the impact of weight stigma, and utilizing Intuitive Eating principles to foster healthier relationships with food. Attendees will also learn practical strategies for supporting patients in achieving long-term health goals without focusing on weight loss. By shifting from BMI and weight-based metrics to a more holistic, individualized approach, healthcare providers can make a bigger impact in preventative care, and improve health outcomes. We will review validated screening tools for identifying eating disorders in the primary care setting and discuss commonly misunderstood eating disorders, such as atypical anorexia and binge eating disorder (BED), that are often overlooked in primary care.
Speakers
Registered Dietitian at Meredith Blumenthal Nutrition Therapy, PLLC
Meredith Blumenthal is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s degree in Nutrition from the University of Washington. She owns a private practice offering virtual nutrition therapy to clients throughout Washington. Specializing in weight-inclusive, evidence-based nutrition, Meredith supports individuals with disordered eating and eating disorder recovery, Intuitive Eating, as well as those seeking guidance on implementing nutrition and lifestyle recommendations to help prevent or manage nutrition-related chronic diseases. With a focus on cultivating positive relationships with food and body, Meredith empowers clients to adopt sustainable, health-focused practices without resorting to restrictive diets or harmful behaviors.