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I’ve been writing the column “On Nutrition” for The Seattle Times since 2012. You can visit my author page on the Times’ website to peruse the archives (all articles © Carrie Dennett). Links to my Today’s Dietitian articles here. Most of my articles appear on my Muck Rack page. I have also written regularly for The Washington Post (2016 to 2021) and Environmental Nutrition newsletter (2025 to present), and written or contributed to several Harvard Special Health Reports. Links to select articles below.

ARTICLES RELATED TO EATING DISORDERS, INTUITIVE EATING, OR WEIGHT STIGMA

The risks of undereating for weight loss: Why extreme restriction can lead to real health problems (Today’s Dietitian, January 2025)
Menopause and eating disorders: Why a “Window of Vulnerability” Increases the Risk in Midlife (Today’s Dietitian, May 2024)
Mindful eating: Learn how and when to discuss this practice with clients (Today’s Dietitian, April 2024)
Is your child developing an eating disorder? What to ask and look for (Seattle Times, October 23, 2023)
Is your child being ‘healthy,’ or do they have an eating disorder? (Seattle Times, October 16, 2023)
Debunking myths about eating disorders (Seattle Times, February 27, 2023)
Beyond the female athlete triad: Relative energy deficiency in sport (Today’s Dietitian, October 2022)
What will it take to get weight-inclusive health care? (Seattle Times, July 18, 2022)
Weight-centric health care is status quo, but it’s not helping patients (Seattle Times, July 11, 2022)
What public health gets wrong by focusing on weight (Seattle Times, June 20, 2022)
‘How to Raise an Intuitive Eater’ bridges a crucial knowledge gap (Seattle Times, January 10, 2022)
A study claimed to end the ‘fat but fit’ debate. But it had its own problems. (Washington Post, March 3, 2021)
‘Intuitive Eating’: 25 years in, it’s more relevant than ever (Seattle Times, July 27, 2020)
Yes, men and boys can have eating disorders, too (Seattle Times, June 16, 2020)
Thinking about your weight? What you might be getting wrong about the Health at Every Size approach. (Washington Post, May 1, 2020)
Four Intuitive Eating myths (Today’s Dietitian, April 2020)
Exercise and eating disorders (Today’s Dietitian, March 2020)
Why willpower is not the antidote to binge eating disorder (Seattle Times, February 24, 2020)
Anorexia and the gut microbiome (Today’s Dietitian, October 2019)
What is intuitive eating, and how do you do it? (Washington Post, September 11, 2019)
Is it ‘clean eating’ or orthorexia, an unhealthy obsession with food? The line between the two can be awfully thin (Seattle Times, August 5, 2019)
The many reasons a British writer was wrong to disparage Nike’s plus-size mannequins (Washington Post, July 17, 2019)
The overlooked crisis of eating disorders among middle-aged women (Washington Post, June 17, 2019)
Weight bias in dietetics education (Today’s Dietitian, March 2019)
Anorexia knows no body type — and thinking otherwise can be a barrier to treatment (Seattle Times, February 20, 2019)
Raising intuitive eaters (Today’s Dietitian, March 2018)
Understanding orthorexia (Today’s Dietitian, February 2018)
The health impact of weight stigma (Today’s Dietitian, January 2018)
3 little-known risk periods for eating disorders (Seattle Times, January 11, 2017)
Yes, men get eating disorders, too (Seattle Times, June 28, 2015)
Anxiety, desire for control can be at root of anorexia (Seattle Times, March 23, 2014)

WASHINGTON POST ARTICLES

A study claimed to end the ‘fat but fit’ debate. But it had its own problems. (Washington Post, March 3, 2021)
Government may suggest men limit alcoholic drinks to one per day (Washington Post, August 25, 2020)
Veganism and eating disorders: Is there a link? (Washington Post, July 16, 2020)
Thinking about your weight? What you might be getting wrong about the Health at Every Size approach. (Washington Post, May 1, 2020)
Traffic light diets label foods ‘red,’ ‘yellow’ and ‘green.’ That’s too black and white. (Washington Post, January 20, 2020)
Do NAD-boosting supplements fight aging? Not according to current research. (Washington Post, November 26, 2019)
Beyond bread and beans: getting enough fiber when you have a food intolerance (Washington Post, November 4, 2019)
What is intuitive eating, and how do you do it? (Washington Post, September 11, 2019)
Herring and pumpernickel, anyone? Introducing the Nordic diet. (Washington Post, August 12, 2019)
The many reasons a British writer was wrong to disparage Nike’s plus-size mannequins (Washington Post, July 17, 2019)
The overlooked crisis of eating disorders among middle-aged women (Washington Post, June 17, 2019)
Trying to get in shape for ‘swimsuit season’? You’re doing it wrong. (Washington Post, May 6, 2019)
The sugar in fruit doesn’t make it bad for you, despite some trendy diet claims (Washington Post, April 16, 2019)
Celery juice will not work miracles, no matter what you read on Goop (Washington Post, February 25, 2019)
Paleo and veganism have given birth to peganism. But is this new diet any good for you? (Washington Post, February 4, 2019)
Cookies are not the enemy: Smarter ways of thinking about food during the holidays (Washington Post, December 10, 2018)
It’s too early to take baby aspirin to cut ovarian cancer risk, but not too early to improve your diet (Washington Post, November 12, 2018)
Fructans, not gluten, might cause wheat sensitivity. Here’s what you need to know. (Washington Post, November 6, 2018)
Low-carb diets could lead to premature death, if you replace them with the wrong things (Washington Post, September 19, 2018)
How to eat mindfully in the real world—and that doesn’t mean distraction-free (Washington Post, August 16, 2018)
Seven reasons not to compliment someone on weight loss — and what to say instead (Washington Post, May 23, 2018)
Will calorie counts on menu items do more harm than good? (Washington Post, April 8, 2018)
Be kinder to yourself. Research shows it could make you healthier (Washington Post, March 20, 2018)
Inside food cravings: How to deal when you’re just dying to have that cookie (Washington Post, February 20, 2018)
Why you’re still hungry: 6 obstacles to healthy eating (The Washington Post, January 25, 2018)
Five reasons not to diet in 2018, and what to do instead (The Washington Post, January 9, 2018)
Loving your food is (surprise!) good for you (The Washington Post, November 22, 2017)
Concerned about inflammation? These foods may help (The Washington Post, November 1, 2017)
The totally unsexy path to healthy eating (and why we’re not following it) (The Washington Post, October 5, 2017)
Are we putting too much blame on emotional eating? (The Washington Post, September 8, 2017)
Plant-based diet? Sure, but first understand what that really means (The Washington Post, August 9, 2017)
Low-carb vs. low-fat: New research says it doesn’t really matter (The Washington Post, July 17, 2017)
Despite the hype, intermittent fasting isn’t a magic weight loss cure (The Washington Post, June 15, 2017)
Confused about what’s healthy? A new nutrition survey shows you’re not alone (The Washington Post, May 16, 2017)
A healthy lifestyle doesn’t guarantee a long life, but it will add life to your years (The Washington Post, April 20, 2017)
Yo-yo dieting isn’t just counterproductive—it could put you at risk (The Washington Post, March 28, 2017)
Want a productive work day? Watch what you eat (The Washington Post, March 2, 2017)
How a full spice cabinet can keep you healthy (The Washington Post, January 26, 2017)
5 habits worth cultivating in 2017 (The Washington Post, December 29, 2016)
It’s time to get over our fear of dietary fat (The Washington Post, December 12, 2016)
How to eat for an energy boost (The Washington Post, November 3, 2016)
Sure, ‘eat the rainbow’ — but don’t pass over these paler foods (The Washington Post, October 11, 2016)
Beyond BMI: The other health markers you should be watching. (The Washington Post, September 27, 2016)
What to say (or not to say) to your overweight child (The Washington Post, September 15, 2016)
Don’t believe those who say smaller, more frequent meals will control appetite (The Washington Post, July 21, 2016)
What to know before trying to improve what you eat (The Washington Post, June 17, 2016)
How to feed a happy, healthy gut (Washington Post, May 29, 2016)
5 reasons we regain weight (The Washington Post, May 6, 2016)

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Dennett, Carrie C and Simon, Judy. “The role of polycystic ovary syndrome in reproductive and metabolic health: overview and approaches for treatment.” Diabetes Spectrum, May 2015; 28(2): 116-20. PMID: 25987810

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