Integration of Nutritional and Psychological Interventions in the Management of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Other Eating Disorders
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition Methodology & Assessment".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 October 2026 | Viewed by 7434
Special Issue Editor
Interests: eating disorders; obesity; eating disorder psychopathology; anorexia nervosa
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Dear Colleagues,
The integration of nutritional and psychological interventions is crucial for effectively managing anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and other eating disorders. This Special Issue explores multidisciplinary approaches that combine nutritional interventions with psychological therapies to improve treatment outcomes.
Nutritional interventions address undereating, extreme and rigid dietary rules, and malnutrition while promoting healthy weight restoration and eating behaviors. They also aim to correct dysfunctional cognitions related to food and eating. Meanwhile, evidence-based psychological therapies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, family therapy, and others, target the mechanisms and features that maintain eating disorder psychopathology. Integrating these approaches creates a comprehensive treatment model addressing physiological and psychological factors.
This Special Issue will feature research on novel treatment models, personalized nutrition plans and management, and the effectiveness of integrated programs. It will also examine challenges in multidisciplinary care, patient adherence, and long-term recovery strategies across different levels of treatment. Contributions from clinicians, dietitians, psychologists, and researchers will provide critical insights into optimizing interventions.
This Special Issue will advance scientific understanding, enhance clinical practice, and improve patient outcomes and quality of life by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
Dr. Riccardo Dalle Grave
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- anorexia nervosa
- bulimia nervosa
- binge-eating disorder
- eating disorder
- treatment
- nutritional intervention
- diet
- psychotherapy
- cognitive behavior therapy
- family therapy
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