Ultra-Processed Foods, Sedentary Lifestyles, and Mental Health: Breaking the Cycle

Attorneys often face unique pressures that make them vulnerable to poor nutrition choices, sedentary routines, and mental health challenges. These factors create a cycle that not only undermines well-being but also impacts professional competence and raises ethical considerations under the ABA Model Rules.

In this program, registered dietitian Amy Goodson and attorney Gabriella DiSilvio explore the science behind ultra-processed foods, inactivity, and mental health, and how these interrelated factors affect attorney performance. Through practical strategies and small, sustainable changes, participants will learn how to break this cycle, improve daily functioning, and build healthier habits that support long-term resilience and professional responsibility.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the relationship between ultra-processed foods, sedentary lifestyles, and attorney mental health

2. Identify how these lifestyle factors contribute to stress, burnout, and ethical risks in legal practice

3. Apply nutrition and movement strategies that improve cognitive performance, energy, and mood throughout the workday

4. Recognize how building sustainable wellness habits supports ethical obligations under the ABA Model Rules

5. Commit to practical steps attorneys can take to foster lasting improvements in health and professional performance