The Role of the Adolescent Health Provider and Nutritionist in Family-Based Therapy

Abstract

Adolescent health providers (AHPs) and nutritionists each have a unique role in the care of adolescents with eating disorders. Their respective roles and responsibilities are especially refined in the context of family-based therapy (FBT). The role of the AHP and nutritionist in the context of FBT requires a fundamental change in how these members of the interdisciplinary team think about and provide care to young people with eating disorders. This article focuses on the distinct roles of the AHP and nutritionist in FBT in the care of adolescents with eating disorders and their families.