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September 10, 2025Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsOpen Access

Integrating disordered eating, eating disorder and body image content within dietetics’ curricula in Australia: a qualitative exploration of student perceptions

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AHAlana HeafalaRRRoshan R. RigbyCBChristie Bennett

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Overview

Qualitative exploration revealed students' perceptions on integrating disordered eating and body image content in dietetic programs, highlighting necessary curriculum enhancements.

Key Points

  • Including disordered eating and eating disorder content improves students' professional preparedness to care for affected individuals.
  • Students expressed challenges with the current curriculum and recognized the importance of a healthy relationship with food.
  • A qualitative multimethod approach involved surveys and focus groups to gather insights from students across different years.
  • Themes identified indicate the need for educational changes that address personal and professional identity related to nutrition.

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Heafala et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1aac654b1d3bfb60e31a2https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2025.07.010
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