Nutritional Needs and Well-Being for the LGBTQIA+ Community
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©2027, 298 pages
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Nutritional Needs and Well-Being for the LGBTQIA+ Community provides readers with a comprehensive overview of nutritional health considerations for LGBTQI+ individuals. Recognizing the underrepresentation of LGBTQIA+ populations in healthcare research and the existence of numerous health disparities, this text bridges the gap in dietary and nutritional studies with an aim to cultivate inclusive and holistic care approaches.
The textbook progresses strategically, moving from broader theories and terminology to precise nutrition needs. An andragogical framework supports adult learning, encompassing practical application of knowledge through varied learning domains. Core sections explore foundational theories, key health risks and nutrition considerations for LGBTQIA+ communities, distinctive nutritional needs for transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and intersex individuals, and concludes with evidence-based guidelines, resources, and best practices including case studies.
Nutritional Needs and Well-Being for the LGBTQIA+ Community is well suited for programs and courses in nutrition, dietetics, and public health, especially those with the goal of well equipping future practitioners with the knowledge and skills they need to support and advocate for LGBTQIA+ individuals through informed, sensitive dietary counseling and interdisciplinary healthcare collaboration.
A Statement from Coauthor Liam Oliver Lair in Recognition of Pride Month 2026
"While many people think of Pride Month only as celebratory, I want it to serve as a reminder that we still have so much more to do to advocate for more livable futures for queer and trans people. As a transmasc person, I am still shocked at how much I’ve had to advocate for my own health and well-being with medical professionals who never learned about what I need as someone on HRT, particularly around nutrition. Nutritional Needs and Well-Being for the LGBTQIA+ Community provides the content and tools to help practitioners develop skills to holistically support trans people, but also queer people more broadly."
- Liam Oliver Lair
The textbook progresses strategically, moving from broader theories and terminology to precise nutrition needs. An andragogical framework supports adult learning, encompassing practical application of knowledge through varied learning domains. Core sections explore foundational theories, key health risks and nutrition considerations for LGBTQIA+ communities, distinctive nutritional needs for transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and intersex individuals, and concludes with evidence-based guidelines, resources, and best practices including case studies.
Nutritional Needs and Well-Being for the LGBTQIA+ Community is well suited for programs and courses in nutrition, dietetics, and public health, especially those with the goal of well equipping future practitioners with the knowledge and skills they need to support and advocate for LGBTQIA+ individuals through informed, sensitive dietary counseling and interdisciplinary healthcare collaboration.
A Statement from Coauthor Liam Oliver Lair in Recognition of Pride Month 2026
"While many people think of Pride Month only as celebratory, I want it to serve as a reminder that we still have so much more to do to advocate for more livable futures for queer and trans people. As a transmasc person, I am still shocked at how much I’ve had to advocate for my own health and well-being with medical professionals who never learned about what I need as someone on HRT, particularly around nutrition. Nutritional Needs and Well-Being for the LGBTQIA+ Community provides the content and tools to help practitioners develop skills to holistically support trans people, but also queer people more broadly."
- Liam Oliver Lair
Anthony Robert Dissen (he/they) is an associate professor of health science at Stockton University. He is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and holds an Ed.D. from Stockton University, an M.P.H. from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, and an M.A. in integrative health from Georgian Court University.
Christina Riccardo (she/her) is an associate professor of nutrition at West Chester University. She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and holds an Ed.D. in nutrition education from Columbia University and an M.S. in nutrition from Boston University.
Liam Oliver Lair (he/him) is a professor of women’s and gender studies at West Chester University. He holds a Ph.D. in women, gender, and sexuality studies from the University of Kansas.
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