When intuitive eating isn’t enough: Addressing disordered eating patterns with patients

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It’s difficult to scroll through social media or read a consumer publication without mention of intuitive eating. Touted as a solution to disordered eating patterns affecting so many of our patients, the phrases “listen to your body,” or “eat until full,” are thought to simplify the eating process, which can be challenging for someone struggling with disordered eating. It’s a far cry from the more conventional approach to eating disorder management, where a patient may face regular weigh-ins,…