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Published on: May 10, 2022
Classification of child and adolescent eating disturbances. Workgroup for Classification of Eating Disorders in
T Bravender1, R Bryant-Waugh, D Herzog
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA 94305, USA.
Objective:
: The purpose of this article is to summarize major conceptual and clinical variables related to age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate classification of eating problems and disorders in children and adolescents.
Method:
A review of current classifications and related literature in child development is provided. Problems with current classification schemes are identified and discussed.
Results:
Current classifications are inadequate to address the clinical and research needs of children and adolescents with eating disturbances and disorders.
Conclusion:
A range of possible changes in classification strategies for eating disorders in children and adolescents are described.
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