Eating Disorders: Mental Health of the “Tweens"

Overview

In this practical, case-based discussion, we will explore the less “traditional” ways that eating disorder can present in pediatric and adolescent patients. Specifically, we will discuss the diagnosis of ARFID and how to approach treatment for this condition. We will also discuss eating disorder presentation and treatment in male patients and athletes. Finally, we will touch upon the nuances of treating patients with Binge Eating Disorder in this new era of widespread weight loss medication use.

Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate understanding of the diagnostic criteria for ARFID and develop a framework for initial stages of diagnosis and treatment.
• Demonstrate understanding of the unique challenges that male adolescents with eating disorders face and increase comfort with addressing these challenges in the primary care setting.
• Demonstrate understanding of the diagnostic criteria for RED-S, and develop an approach to counsel adolescent athletes about this condition.
• Demonstrate appreciation for the nuances of treating patients in larger bodies who have eating disorders.