Nourishing Dance

This book is written with an insider's understanding of the dance world and the expertise of an eating disorder specialist, dietitian, clinician, and educator. This resource provides essential information on nutrition, body image, and eating disorder prevention.

Monika Saigal, MS, RD, CEDS, CDN, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, and former professional dancer specializing in nutrition for dancers and the prevention and treatment of eating disorders/disordered eating. Monika has over 15 years of experience providing nutrition counseling to dancers and performing artists in her private practice and extensive experience working with dance organizations-from small studios to world-renowned schools, conservatories, and companies. Monika regularly delivers workshops for dancers as well as specialized trainings for dance educators, staff, parents, and healthcare professionals.

ACT I: Setting the Stage 1. Dancing in Diet Culture 2. Dancing on Empty 3. Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating in Dancers ACT II: Prevention, Prevention, Prevention 4. Prevention: Why, Who, What, and When? 5. Prevention: Language, Messages, and Modeling ACT III: Nourishing the Whole Dancer 6. Gentle Nutrition for Dancers 7. Nourishing a Dancer through Injury 8. Nourishing Balanced and Resilient Body Image in Dancers 9. Whole Dancer Health Epilogue