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  • Understanding Your Child’s Eating Disorder (Video) for Parents


    An eating disorder affects the way people think about food and eating. This leads to behaviors that harm physical and mental health. Anyone can develop an eating disorder. Learn more in this video.

  • A to Z: Eating Disorder for Parents


    Eating disorders involve self-critical, negative thoughts and feelings about body weight and food, and eating habits that disrupt normal body function and daily activities.

  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) for Parents


    Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder. Children who have it are extremely picky eaters and have little interest in eating food, which can lead to poor growth and poor nutrition.

  • Bulimia for Parents


    People with the eating disorder bulimia often eat large amounts of food over short periods of time (binge eat). Then, they try to prevent weight gain by doing things like exercising too much or throwing up what they ate.

  • Anorexia for Parents


    People with the eating disorder anorexia are very afraid of gaining weight. They have unrealistic views of their body and try to eat as little as possible. They also might exercise too much or do other things to lose weight.

  • Binge Eating Disorder for Teens


    Binge eating is a type of eating disorder. This article explains what it is, how to recognize it, and how to get help.

  • Meal Support for Eating Disorders (Video) for Parents


    Help your child develop a healthier relationship with food by working with the care team and being supportive during mealtimes.

  • A to Z: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) for Parents


    Learn about personality disorders and complications of mental illness.

  • A to Z: Bulimia for Parents


    Learn about eating disorders and complications of negative thoughts about eating, food, and body image.

  • A to Z: Anorexia Nervosa for Parents


    Learn about anorexia nervosa, a type of eating disorder.