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Screening for Feeding and Eating Disorders: What Dietitians Want Pediatricians to Know

Rebecca Jaspan, MPH, RD, CDN, CDCES       There is a growing interest in early eating difficulties in children and their impact on growth and development in later years. A number of research studies suggest that 25% to 35% of children will struggle with some type of feeding and/or growth issue at some point …

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Screens for Eating Disorders: Which To Use and When To Use Them

Rebecca Jaspan, MPH, RD, CDN, CDCES   Eating disorders are complex neurobiological and psychiatric illnesses that are difficult to identify and frequently overlooked.  Identifying relevant medical and psychological symptoms and using the appropriate screening tools are imperative to addressing eating disorder concerns early.  The American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that primary care providers routinely screen …

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