Nutrition for Transgender and Gender-diverse Individuals

Pathway Contributor: Catherine Morley

Credentials:
FDC, MA, PhD, RD

Degree(s):
PhD, Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies; MA, Adult Education; BASc, Applied Human Nutrition

Relevant Dietetic Experience and Accomplishments:

• Professor (retired), Teaching Affiliate, School of Nutrition and Dietetics, Acadia University
• Ryley-Jeffs Memorial Award recipient
• Life Member of Dietitians of Canada (as past Board Chair)

Practice Focus:
social justice; trans and gender diversity food, nutrition and eating issues; malnutrition risk reduction in community dwelling elders; dietetics history; feeding and eating with serious illness; caregivers and feeding loved ones who are sick

Contributions:

• What are the considerations for nutrition assessment when working with transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals?  

  Role: Co-Author

• What role, if any, do foods, herbals or dietary supplements facilitate in medical transition?  

  Role: Co-Author

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