Practical guidelines for eating disorder risk mitigation in patients undergoing obesity treatment for the pediatric provider.
Curr Opin Pediatr
; 36(4): 367-374, 2024 Aug 01.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE OF REVIEW Pediatric obesity is a growing concern globally. Patients with a history of overweight/obesity often experience stigmatization, especially in the healthcare setting, and are at increased risk of developing psychological comorbidities including eating disorders. This review appraises the most recent studies evaluating eating disorder risk in youth undergoing treatment for obesity, identifies gaps in the literature, and offers practical guidelines to pediatric providers regarding the management of this population. RECENT FINDINGS:
Recent studies suggest that structured weight management programs may decrease the risk of and/or improve symptoms of certain eating disorders such as binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa. There is a paucity of research on some components of obesity management such as obesity pharmacotherapeutics and eating disorder risk.SUMMARY:
Children and adolescents with obesity are a psychologically vulnerable population with increased risk for the development of eating disorders. Further study is needed to evaluate general risk in the setting of specialized and primary care obesity interventions and develop appropriate screening and mitigation tools. Some evidence-based strategies can aid pediatric providers in both weight management and eating disorder prevention and risk assessment.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Trastornos de Alimentación y de la Ingestión de Alimentos
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Guías de Práctica Clínica como Asunto
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Obesidad Infantil
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Curr Opin Pediatr
Asunto de la revista:
PEDIATRIA
Año:
2024
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Article