About this course

Learning Objectives

• Identify the three key nutrition concepts in eating disorder care.
• Describe one way the key nutrition concepts support and align with evidence-based practices.
• Explain the overarching intention of the three key nutrition concepts.

Learning Levels

• Beginner

Target Audience

Course Instructor(s)

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  Shena Washburn

  Senior Director of Clinical Nutrition & Culinary Services

  Shena Washburn is the Senior Director of Clinical Nutrition and Culinary Services at Accanto Health and The Emily Program. With over 15 years of experience in nutrition, mental health, and eating disorders, she brings deep clinical and operational expertise to her role. As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant (CEDS-C) through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP), Shena leads efforts to advance the integration of nutrition and culinary services within eating disorder care. In addition to her leadership role, she is passionate about supporting individuals in developing a balanced and sustainable relationship with food, movement, and their bodies. Shena is equally dedicated to fostering collaborative, multidisciplinary care, with a strong focus on mentoring professionals, improving systems, and cultivating leadership within her teams. Her clinical interests include sports nutrition, digestive health, nutrition-focused physical exam, mindfulness-based approaches, and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). Outside of work, Shena enjoys dancing, gardening, and spending time with her two young children.

Disclosure

References

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