Specialized Nutrition for Eating Disorders (EDs)

Treating Eating Disorders (EDs) or other forms of disordered eating requires a specialized multidisciplinary approach, where the specialized nutritionist plays a key role in the therapeutic process.

Beyond simply “what to eat,” nutritional intervention addresses the physical consequences of the disorder, the fear of food, irregular eating patterns, and the conflicted relationship with food and the body—always in coordination with the rest of the clinical team.

At Clínica ART, nutrition is part of a comprehensive treatment plan alongside psychotherapy and medical monitoring, ensuring care that is consistent, safe, and tailored to each patient.

Nutritional support for EDs is vastly different from general nutritional guidance. It requires specific training, clinical experience, and a deep understanding of the complexities of these conditions.

Our specialized nutritionist supports individuals with:

• Anorexia Nervosa

• Bulimia Nervosa

• Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

• Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

• As well as those with a damaged relationship with food, even without a formal diagnosis.

This support does not focus on doing it “perfectly,” but on building a relationship with food that is safe, flexible, and compatible with your physical and mental health.

At Clínica ART, a center specialized in Eating Disorders in Barcelona, nutrition is a fundamental part of our comprehensive treatment. We specialize in providing nutritional support for individuals with Eating Disorders and obesity. Thanks to our teamwork, we operate under a multidisciplinary approach.

Nutritional guidance is offered on an individual basis and, in some cases, may be complemented by group sessions focused on working on your relationship with food and eating habits.

• First Session: This is the initial step toward understanding the eating difficulties. We conduct a personalized interview to identify patterns, habits, vicious cycles, and obstacles, proposing a roadmap for change. Additionally, it allows us to assess your nutritional health status and recommend the most suitable nutritional treatment modality.

• Feedback Session: In this session, we define the therapeutic goals and present a personalized nutritional intervention proposal to the patient.

• Follow-up Sessions: We conduct sessions every 1-2 weeks. During these meetings, we review progress and difficulties together, re-evaluate established goals, and support the patient throughout their recovery process.

• Team Coordination: During our team’s clinical sessions, we discuss patient progress. This ensures that the nutritional, medical, and psychological work is complementary, consistent, and of the highest quality.