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Anorexia by proxy: are the children of anorexic mothers an at-risk group?
1Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510-3223, USA.
The International Journal of Eating Disorders
|December 1, 1995
Insights
Children of women with anorexia nervosa exhibit diverse abnormal eating behaviors. Recognizing these presentations is crucial for identifying at-risk children needing early intervention and support.
Area of Science:
- Child psychology
- Eating disorder research
- Developmental pediatrics
Background:
- Maternal anorexia nervosa is a significant risk factor for offspring psychopathology.
- Eating disorders in parents can influence the development of disordered eating in children.
- Identifying at-risk children is essential for timely intervention.
Abstract:
Three different presentations of abnormal eating behavior in children of anorexic women are described. The author believes that the various presentations should increase our awareness of such children who may be considered an at-risk group.