Public Health

Trauma Informed Nutrition

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(509) 962-7515
publichealth@co.kittitas.wa.us

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Trauma

  • A scary or stressful event, situation, or experience.
  • Different for everyone depending on life experiences.

Trauma is common. It can change your views about yourself, the world, and the future.

Trauma Informed Nutrition

  • Recognizes the impact of trauma on mind and body reactions to food.
  • Understands that unhealthy eating habits, chronic disease, and poor health outcomes could be a result of trauma.
  • Avoids shaming, stigma, and blame.

Challenging Food Experiences

  • Unpredictable meals
  • Restriction and control over food
  • Body shaming
  • Loss of food traditions
  • Punishment or reward with food
  • Shame or stigma with using food assistance programs
  • Untrustworthy nutritional support

Potential Food Behaviors

  • Hoarding food, binge eating
  • High fat, sugar, and/or salt diets
  • Eating disorders or food addiction
  • Reliance on convenience foods
  • Decision making to meet short-term needs.
  • Not planning for long-term needs.
  • Lack of budgeting

Interested in Learning More?

We can share information about Trauma Informed Nutrition with you or your organization! We are available both virtually and in person.


KCPHD Trauma Informed Presentation Slides

Resources



This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.