Registered Dietitians Are Essential For Successful Treatment Of Eating Disorders, Says American Dietetic Association

Not hardly.

In fact, they are the problem when it comes to the most common eating disorder, i.e., the you eat too many Calories eating disorder.

As one of the most complicated sets of illnesses to treat, eating disorders have mental health, as well as medical and nutritional, aspects. While treatment by a multidisciplinary health-care team is considered the best practice, there is considerable debate over how to most effectively treat eating disorders and who should be on a treatment team.

In a newly updated position paper, the American Dietetic Association says nutrition counseling by a registered dietitian is an "essential component" of successful care for people diagnosed with eating disorders.

Vested interest/bias, anyone?