Fact or Fiction: Sifting Through Nutrition Messages to Find the Science

This session is designed for those who want to cut through the noise and focus on what really matters when it comes to nutrition. Join us for an engaging and practical training session that will empower you to navigate the often-confusing world of nutrition. We will explore some of the most common nutrition myths and provide evidence-based insights to help you reinforce recovery-orientated nutrition concepts. No prior nutrition knowledge is required – just a desire to learn! Less...

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Learning Objectives

Recognize common nutrition myths and misinformation that impact eating disorder treatment.
Evaluate nutrition claims using levels of evidence and a critical thinking framework.
Apply evidence-based strategies to compassionately address nutrition myths in clinical practice.

Target Audience

Professional counselors, mental health professionals, dietitians, social workers, healthcare providers, and individuals seeking to expand their knowledge in these areas.

Learning Levels

Beginner

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Live Interactive Webinar

11:00 AM CST - 12:00 PM CST

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EARN 1 CE Credit Hours

About the speakers

Bethany Dieringer

Program Dietitian

Bethany Dieringer (she/her) works with the Triangle Outpatient team in Durham, North Carolina as a program dietitian. She primarily serves as a partner in care for patients at the partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) levels of care, though has experience working with patients and their families at all levels of care. Bethany received her Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health. She has worked with The Emily Program since becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in September of 2024 and is a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) in the state of North Carolina. She is committed to advancing equitable eating disorder care through community-based work, clinical practice, and systems-level thinking. She thrives on collaboration with peers who share her passion for creating a more just and inclusive healthcare system to support healing, dignity, and agency for all. When she is not working, Bethany enjoys spending time with her family, playing outside, and creating tasty meals in her kitchen.

Kirsten Nielsen, RDN, LD

Recovery Support Services Director/Dietetic Internship Director

Kirsten Nielsen (she/her), RDN, LD, is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian in Minnesota who has worked in the eating-disorders field for more than two decades. She currently serves as the Dietetic Internship Director and Recovery Support Services Director at The Emily Program, where she develops training content and oversees educational rotations for dietetic interns. Kirsten is also part of the Clinical Expert Education Team, providing training to staff and the public. Kirsten brings extensive experience in multidisciplinary eating-disorder care and is proud to have helped expand services for individuals across Minnesota.

CE Information - Earn 1 CE Credit Hour

CE Approvals

American Psychological Association

The Emily Program is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Emily Program maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

National Board for Certified Counselors

The Emily Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP no. 7166. Programs that do not qualify are clearly identified. The Emily Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

CE Process Info

Each professional is responsible for the individual requirements as stipulated by their licensing agency. Please contact your individual licensing board/regulatory agency to review continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Please note: You must attend "live" (in real-time) to earn CE credits. No partial credits.

Before the event, you will receive an email from CE-Go with access to the virtual event. After the event, you will receive access to your evaluation and continuing education certificate via a personalized "attendee dashboard" link, hosted on the CE-Go website. This link and access to the virtual event will be sent to the email account you used to register for the event.

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Complete evaluation forms for the event
Download your continuing education certificate in a PDF format

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Disclosure

This educational program is made available to the public free of charge through the financial support of The Emily Program Foundation.