Diet modification has become a fundamental clinical tool for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) within dysphagia management, particularly for acutely ill patients. However, for dietary modifications to meet intervention goals of increased intake and prevention of negative health consequences, adherence is needed across healthcare professionals,…

Weight and eating disorder biases have been implicated as significant barriers to healthcare access and provision of appropriate care, potentially contributing to health disparities. Registered dietitians are vital constituents of multidisciplinary teams and a healthcare system dedicated to eliminating health disparities. However, research…

A relative large number of women on college campuses report experiencing eating afflictions. About 61% of college women indicated that they either occasionally or regularly used extreme measures to control their weight (Mintz & Betz, 1988). No clear consensus on the relative prevalence of eating disorder symptoms across ethnic groups has…