Jennie David - Body Image, Weight Stigma and Pediatric GI

In this special Bowel Sounds and Nutrition Pearls collaboration episode, hosts Dr. Jennifer Lee and clinical dietitian Jennifer Smith talk to Dr. Jennie David about body image children with GI disorders.   This podcast delves into body image, connecting it to weight stigma and its impact on patients of all genders, especially those with pediatric GI conditions. It examines how social media influences body image and offers tips for discussing these concerns neutrally in clinical settings. The episode also provides practical advice for navigating sensitive topics like weight and eating disorders.

Dr. Jennie David is a pediatric psychologist who specializes in Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Her clinical work and research centers on body image, medical decision-making, and perioperative IBD care. 

Learning Objectives:

1.  Understand the Concept of Body Image and Its Impact 
2.  Identify the Influence of Social Media and chronic GI diseases on Body Image 
3.  Develop Strategies for Discussing Body Image in Clinical Settings 

Links:
Strings, S. (2019). Fearing the Black body: The racial origins of fat phobia. New York University Press

Kite, L., & Kite, L. (2020). More than a body: Your body is an instrument, not an ornament. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

David JG et al. Assessing the prevalence of and risk factors for disordered eating attitudes and behaviors in adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease. Inflam Bowel Dis. 2022;28(1):143-145.