Incorporating Weight-Inclusive Approaches in Higher Education Curriculum for Future Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals

While weight-inclusive approaches are becoming more widely accepted and used in nutrition and dietetics, educators and professionals often lack adequate training. The purpose of this paper is to provide faculty and preceptors with strategies to incorporate weight-inclusive approaches into nutrition and dietetics curricula. We present a framework for demonstrating how students can meet knowledge and competency requirements embedded in courses in nationally accredited nutrition and dietetics programs using a variety of weight-inclusive concepts and learning activities. Providing weight-inclusive approaches is essential for equipping nutrition professionals to offer patient-centered care that minimizes weight stigma and disordered eating.