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When we talk about nutrition, health, and wellness, we often assume that everyone has the same opportunities, abilities, and experiences. But for the more than one billion people worldwide living with a disability, the reality can be very different. Misconceptions, stigma, inaccessible environments, and communication barriers can all impact health outcomes and the ability to access nutrition care.

In this podcast episode, we're discussing empathetic nutrition counseling for the disability community. We explore some common myths about disability and mental illness, share practical disability etiquette tips, and discuss the role of adaptive cooking, adaptive fitness, and health literacy in supporting healthier lives.

Tune in to this episode to learn about:

• · empathetic nutrition counseling
• · understanding how disabilities impact health
• · myths about disabilities and mental health
• · barriers to physical activity
• · adaptive fitness and sports
• · adaptive cooking tools and techniques
• · the role of convenience foods
• · disability etiquette and awareness
• · how to be an ally to the disability community
• · resources for health professionals and the public

This episode awards 1.0 CPEU in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration's CPEU Prior Approval Program.