Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Presented by: 

Jennifer Belanger, MS RD LDN

Date & time: 
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 6:00pm
Location: 

Virtual (Zoom)

About the Speaker: Jen Belanger is a Registered Dietitian specializing in pediatric nutrition and complex care needs. Her areas of interest include infant and toddler nutrition, extreme picky eating, disordered eating and eating disorders, and body image. Jen works with pediatric and adolescent clients both in person and virtually within her private practice in Belchertown, MA. She's been featured on WWLP's lifestyle show Mass Appeal and is the host of the podcast "Mom, What's For Dinner?" on Apple Podcasts, a podcast all about feeding kids and raising good eaters.

Program Objectives:

  • Define ARFID and name 3 subtypes of ARFID
  • Identify common co-occurring conditions and underlying reasons for development of ARFID
  • Name 3 strategies/interventions to begin working with a child or adolescent with ARFID

    • *2 RD CEU’s for attending*

    Location: Virtual- Zoom link to be emailed prior to program

    When: Tuesday November 7th at 6pm

    RSVP Information: RSVP to [email protected]; Please RSVP by Monday November 6th

    Cost Prior to Event: WAMDA Members $10, Non-Members $15, Students/Interns FREE (Please RSVP via email to receive the link)

    Cash or Check payable to:
    WAMDA c/o Program Planning Committee
    PO Box 934
    West Springfield, MA 01090

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