Childhood-onset Eating Problems Findings from Research

Within the last few years, eating problems in childhood have become a real public health issue. Problems at this stage in the life course have a huge potential impact on the growth and development of the child and cause high anxiety for parents and carers. This report provides an up-to-date information resource about childhood-onset eating problems and discusses the current position of research within the field. It will be of practical use to general practitioners and paediatricians as well as other specialists working with children. Features: • Focuses on eating problems found in children between the ages of 5-12 years

• Provides data about incidence

• Practical information about interventions and treatments

• Examines aetiological and maintaining factors

• Assesses long-term effects of an inadequate diet

• Discusses potential and actual outcomes for the different disorders

• Includes a review of the research conducted within the field and critical appraisal of key research papers