{"id":87,"date":"2014-12-17T12:00:15","date_gmt":"2014-12-17T17:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/scnc\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2023-06-12T14:02:03","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T18:02:03","slug":"eating-disorders","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/scnc\/all-services\/eating-disorders\/","title":{"rendered":"Eating Disorders"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>What is the nutrition care philosophy of the SCNC?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Strength<br \/>\n<\/strong>Nutrition provides the underlying strength to fully engage in treatment, speed physical healing, overcome daily challenges, and achieve individual life goals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Collaboration<br \/>\n<\/strong>Nutrition care for eating disorders is a unique, collaborative process. You, your RDN, and each member of the multidisciplinary care team will work together toward your recovery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Confidence<br \/>\n<\/strong>Confidence in meal planning, food shopping, dining out, and eating in social situations is essential for lasting recovery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Freedom<br \/>\n<\/strong>A variety of evidence-based tools are used to help you achieve a balanced, flexible, and ultimately autonomous relationship with food.<\/p>\n<h3>Why choose the SCNC?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Our team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) with advanced degrees and specialized training in eating disorders.<\/li>\n<li>Specific expertise in associated and co-occurring concerns including female athlete triad, digestive disorders, food allergies, and vegetarian nutrition.<\/li>\n<li>The most current, evidence-based, outpatient and transitional nutrition care practices.<\/li>\n<li>Strong relationships with eating disorder treatment centers locally and across the country.<\/li>\n<li>SCNC is part of Boston University, a leading research institution with undergraduate and graduate programs in nutrition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our RDNs are participating providers\u00a0for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aetna<\/li>\n<li>Aetna Student Health<\/li>\n<li>Cigna Healthcare<\/li>\n<li>Blue Cross Blue Shield<\/li>\n<li>Harvard Pilgrim Health Care<\/li>\n<li>Tufts Health Plan<\/li>\n<li>United Healthcare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Register for an appointment with one of our experts today.<\/h4>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Individuals Outside the University<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>We encourage you to check with your insurance company to determine if your health plan includes a nutrition counseling benefit. Register below using our secure communication system, and our Staff Coordinator will contact you to answer any questions you may have and schedule your first appointment.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"register-btn\" href=\"\/scnc\/forms\/general\/\">Register<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU Students<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eating Disorder Support at Boston University<\/strong><br \/>\nThe SCNC works closely with the medical team at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/\">Student Health Services<\/a> and mental health professionals at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/behavioral\/\">Behavioral Medicine<\/a> to support students with eating disorders at BU. Students at nutritional risk are eligible for up to three nutrition counseling sessions per academic year (July 1 &#8211; June 30) at no charge. Students requiring more than three visits per academic year may continue to work with their SCNC RDN on a fee-for-service basis. Students may be eligible for health insurance coverage for these visits, depending on their healthcare plan. Deductibles, copayments, and\/or coinsurance may apply.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"register-btn\" href=\"\/scnc\/forms\/student\/\">Register<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU Faculty &amp; Staff<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nSCNC RDNs are conveniently located at two <a href=\"\/scnc\/contact-information\/\">locations<\/a> on the Charles River Campus. We encourage you to check with your insurance company to determine if your health plan includes a nutrition counseling benefit. Register below using our secure communication system, and our Staff Coordinator will contact you to answer any questions you may have and schedule your first appointment.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"register-btn\" href=\"\/scnc\/forms\/employee\/\">Register<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the nutrition care philosophy of the SCNC? Strength Nutrition provides the underlying strength to fully engage in treatment, speed physical healing, overcome daily challenges, and achieve individual life goals. Collaboration Nutrition care for eating disorders is a unique, collaborative process. 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