The Lab Log
Curious about what’s inspiring us lately? Interested in knowing about what we’ve been researching at MEAL? We’re excited you’re interested in learning more.
Our lab log will keep you in the loop.
Experiences and perspectives of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among Indigenous adults living in Manitoba
This qualitative study published in Appetite explored perspectives and experiences with addictive-like consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages among Indigenous adults. In collaboration with three Indigenous-led organizations as well as researchers Natalie Riediger and Anne Waugh at the University of Manitoba, interviews were conducted with residents of three communities: Island Lake Anisininew First Nation, Flin Flon, and Winnipeg’s North End.
Overcoming Barriers in Eating Disorder Care
Hot off the press: our recently-published article in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism! This paper highlights the importance of understanding how systemic factors such as racism, weight stigma, and COVID-19 affect the assessment and treatment of eating disorders, and proposed strategies for addressing these inequities. We provide actionable recommendations for clinicians working with individuals with eating disorders; professional development, cultural competence, and equitable assessment and treatment practices are discussed.
Nutritional considerations for gender-diverse people: A qualitative mini review
This article summarizes qualitative literature on nutritional considerations for gender-diverse people. We discuss the need for increased trans literacy among clinicians, the creation of safe spaces for gender-diverse people with eating disorders, and the importance of dual competencies in eating disorders treatment and gender-affirming care. Read it in Frontiers in Nutrition!
Use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in eating disorder populations
Despite glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1As; e.g., semaglutide) increasingly being the topic of clinical and public discourse, little is known about their potential impact on ED symptoms. Read more about it in our article in IJED!
Normative body image development: A longitudinal meta-analysis of mean-level change
Check out this recent publication in the Body Image!
Secondary outcomes and qualitative findings of an open-label feasibility trial of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate for adults with bulimia nervosa
Check out this recent publication in the Journal of Eating Disorders!