We welcome back to the show Ramiro Saavedra MS, RD, CSR, LD who shares with us incredible insights on eating disorders in the Latino population. He discusses barriers to recognizing eating disorders, risk factors that affect the Latino population, the dangers of social media, and the surprising impact of eating disorders on Latino men. He also provides valuable information on treatment and resources for those wanting to learn more. You’re going to want to hear this one. Listen now!
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00:00 Preview
00:42 Podcast Welcome
01:24 Meet Ramiro
02:41 Why Latinos Are Overlooked
05:02 Family Food Beliefs
07:48 Prevalence and Risk Factors
13:16 Diet Culture in Healthcare
16:31 Research and Screening Gaps
22:09 Case Study Trauma and Bingeing
27:42 Cultural Foods in Recovery
29:26 Stigma and Food Fears
30:16 Weight Management Risks
31:09 Stress and Coping Gaps
32:27 Workaholic Culture Stories
37:23 Social Media Downsides
40:45 Looksmaxing and Machismo
46:36 Culturally Inclusive Treatment
49:00 Relapse Plans and Support
52:06 Resources and Wrap Up
