Appropriate for any medical or mental health practitioner.
Delve into the core principles of Health at Every Size (HAES), challenging misconceptions surrounding weight and health.
Discuss the dangers of weight stigma from a holistic lens and gain insights into the importance of embracing HAES principles in patient care in any setting.
HAES stands for Health at Every Size. It’s a weight-inclusive approach to health that focuses on healthy behaviors rather than the number on the scale. It promotes respect for all body sizes, intuitive eating, joyful movement, and challenging weight stigma.
Health at Every Size (HAES) principles in patient care emphasize a weight-inclusive, compassionate, and individualized approach to health and well-being. Here are the core HAES principles applied in patient care:
Weight Inclusivity – Recognize and respect body diversity. Avoid weight-focused interventions and instead support patients in pursuing health behaviors without the expectation of weight loss.
Health Enhancement – Support holistic well-being by improving access to healthcare, reducing weight stigma, and focusing on health-promoting behaviors rather than weight-based outcomes.
Respectful Care – Provide patient-centered care that acknowledges and challenges weight bias, ensuring that all individuals receive compassionate and equitable treatment regardless of body size.
Eating for Well-Being – Encourage flexible, attuned eating based on internal cues of hunger, fullness, and satisfaction, rather than external rules or restrictions.
Life-Enhancing Movement – Promote enjoyable, accessible movement that supports physical and mental health rather than exercise solely for weight control or aesthetic goals.
This training includes a 45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A session. At this time, we are unable to provide Continuing Education (CE) credits for this training. There is no minimum participant requirement, and sessions can be conducted either online or in person. Additionally, if your group is interested in multiple training sessions, we can customize the program to extend beyond the standard one-hour format.
The Side by Side Nutrition team has a team of 12+ outpatient registered dietitians. We provide online nutrition counseling to patients in Colorado and around the country. We offer one-on-one and family nutrition counseling for patients either online or in person, with offices located in Colorado Springs and Fort Collins. We specialize in eating disorder recovery and body image healing.
RD - Registered Dietitian
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
MS - Masters of Science
Strive to create a safe and nurturing space for individuals on their journey to wellness.
Understand the profound impact that eating disorders can have on one's life.
Are committed to fostering a supportive community where every client feels seen, heard, and understood.
Work from an intuitive eating, HAES (Health at Every Size) Informed Approach.
Believe everyone has the right to high-quality care – accessibility and inclusivity are at the core of our values.
Stand firm in our belief in the possibility of full recovery.
Continually invest in our education to stay at the forefront of the field.
Are committed to ongoing learning.
Channel all our resources into becoming the best eating disorder nutritionist counselors.
Are dedicated to guiding our clients toward a life of lasting health and empowerment.
Yes. Research supports that HAES can and does improve holistic health as well as health markers markers like blood pressure, cholesterol, and self-esteem, without focusing on weight loss. It also improves mental and phsycial health.
No. HAES isn’t anti-weight loss, it’s anti-weight obsession. It focuses on behaviors over outcomes, letting your body settle where it feels best.
HAES models vary, but all share a few basics: body respect, eating for well-being, joyful movement, and challenging weight stigma.
A HAES dietitian helps you focus on health without shame or restriction. They support sustainable habits, not quick fixes.
