The article discusses the complexities of recognizing and addressing eating disorders in children and teenagers, emphasizing that they can occur in individuals of any body type. Experts, including Gita Chaudhuri and Dr. Doreen Marshall, highlight the importance of understanding that less than 6% of those with eating disorders are clinically underweight. Parents are encouraged to monitor for sudden weight changes and behavioral shifts rather than relying solely on weight status. The piece also notes the lack of routine screenings for eating disorders during pediatric visits, which can result in missed diagnoses.
"Eating disorders do not discriminate. We see eating disorders in all genders, all races, all socio-economic groups, all body types." - Dr. Doreen Marshall.
"If you believe that eating disorders only happen in smaller bodies or thin bodies, then you may be missing someone who's struggling with an eating disorder that does not appear that way." - Dr. Doreen Marshall.
"Parents should focus more on 'sudden and big' changes in both weight and behavior." - Sarah Boss.
"This is challenging because parents want to protect their children." - Gita Chaudhuri.
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