The Plate-by-Plate Approach®

Why should you use the Plate-by-Plate Approach®? 🍽Counting and tracking have been shown to increase psychological distress and eating disorder impairment (PMID: 28214452, 30772765, 28843591). Though the ED loves “exactness,” the Plate-by-Plate Approach® avoids a hyper-focus around numbers, counting, and measuring. ⁠ ⁠ 🍽 The Plate-by-Plate Approach® teaches clients to fill the plate up and to include all food groups. With the structure of 3 meals + 2-3 snacks, clients can m