Assessing and Managing Malnutrition in Adolescents with Restrictive Eating Disorders - Part 2 Case Studies

Webinar Date

27/05/2026

About this Webinar

Malnutrition in adolescents with restrictive eating disorders is common, complex, and sometimes under recognised. Understanding its presentation and impact is essential for dietitians working with adolescents and families experiencing eating disorders.

Part 1 provided an overview of the assessment and management of malnutrition in adolescents with restrictive eating disorders, including an introduction to:

• Identifying malnutrition in adolescents (acute versus chronic)

• Understanding the impact of malnutrition on acute medical stability, physical health, emotionalwellbeing, growth, and puberty

Part 2 will builds on the Assessment and Management of Malnutrition session, focusing on nutrition intervention and rapid re-nutrition in adolescents. Case studies will be used to illustrate practical, adolescent and family sensitive approaches to care.

Presented By: Kate àBeckett , Senior Eating Disorders Dietitian, John Hunter Children’s Hospital

Kate has worked for more than 20 years with children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing eating disorders, across a range of healthcare settings and multidisciplinary teams. Kate has extensive experience in acute medical stabilisation, nutritional rehabilitation, and collaborative, team-based approaches in paediatric and adolescent settings. She is trained in a range of therapeutic models, including Family-Based Treatment (FBT), CBT-E, SSCM, DBT, and ARFID-AR, and is experienced in integrating these frameworks into her dietetic practice. Kate has a particular interest in recognising and building on the strengths and resources within families, and in how multidisciplinary teamwork and family partnership can create the best outcomes for adolescents and their families.